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1. Fitch assigns ‘A(lka)’ rating to Merchant Bank of Sri Lanka debentures EconomyNext · 12 Nov 2026

   ECONOMYNEXT – Fitch Ratings has assigned a final ‘A(lka)’ National Long-Term Rating to Merchant Bank of Sri Lanka & Finance PLC’s (AA-(lka)/Stable) planned 1 billion rupee subordinated listed debenture issue. MBSL’s National Long-Term Rating is driven by Fitch’s expectation of extraordinary…

2. Europe has a lot to gain by working closely - Taoiseach RTÉ · 12 Nov 2026

   The Taoiseach has said that Europe has a lot to gain by working closely together on shared challenges as European Political Community summit begins.

3. Morning Briefing: Nov. 12 Anadolu · 12 Nov 2026

   Anadolu’s recap of top stories from around the globe

4. Anwar confirms economic talks with Taiwan postponed, says trade ties remain strong despite friction over One-China remarks Malay Mail · 12 Nov 2026

   KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 12 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim told Parliament today that investments and trade from Taiwan remain unaffected despite recent diplomatic friction over Malaysia’s adherence to the One-China policy. Speaking during PM Question Time, Anwar said checks with the Ministry of…

5. Netflix Launches The Tupac Tapes With Angie Martinez Trailer for 4-Part Podcast ComingSoon.net · 12 Nov 2026

   Photo Credit: @Netflix / YouTube Netflix dropped the first trailer for The Tupac Tapes With Angie Martinez , a four-part video podcast event hitting the platform later this month. The series features host Angie Martinez finally sharing a nearly 30-year-old interview with Tupac Shakur alongside…

6. Coalmine reopens despite previous owners saying royalties made it unprofitable ABC News (Australia) · 12 Nov 2026

   A new Queensland company has purchased its fourth Bowen Basin coal mine, employing 275 workers to reopen a coalmine.

7. Malaysia to make data centre operators disclose power use, GPU imports under new law, says Johari Ghani Malay Mail · 12 Nov 2026

   KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 12 — The requirement to disclose data centre operations information, including electricity usage and the number of graphics processing unit (GPU) chips imported, will be embedded in law to enable the government to monitor data centre operations, said Minister of Investment, Trade…

8. EU household electricity and gas prices fell in the first half of 2026: Who pays the most? Euronews · 12 Nov 2026

   Household electricity and gas prices in the EU fell in the first half of 2026 compared with the same period in 2025. Prices rose in many European capitals in October, and households could face higher bills in early 2027.

9. Moment historic SS United States sinks off Florida’s coast Euronews · 12 Nov 2026

   The historic SS United States, once the fastest ship on the seas, made a slow final journey beneath the waters Wednesday.

10. Victorian Big Build inquiry rebukes agency on redactions ABC News (Australia) · 12 Nov 2026

    Heavily redacted documents from the Big Build authority have prompted harsh words from the Royal Commission into alleged corruption on major public projects.