Some Amazon Employees Were Laid Off With Early-Morning Messages: Report
Thousands of Amazon employees woke up early Tuesday morning to find text messages informing them that they had been fired from their jobs.
Day: October 29, 2025
CNBC Daily Open: Rallies and tech ‘revolution’ — all powered by AI
Investors can’t get enough of AI, despite worries over high valuations — and tech companies can’t get enough of each other, either.
’50 times stronger response’: Pakistan warns Afghanistan; accuses Kabul of acting as India’s puppet
Pakistan’s Defence Minister warned Afghanistan of a “50 times stronger” response if attacks on Islamabad continue, accusing Kabul of being an “Indian puppet.” These remarks followed the dramatic collapse of peace talks in Istanbul, with Pakistan claimi…
Jamaica declares disaster as ‘Monstrous Melissa’ ravages island
Prime minister expects ‘loss of life’ after powerful hurricane damages homes, hospitals and inundates parishes.
Fears of mass atrocities after Sudan’s el-Fasher falls to paramilitaries
Paramilitaries seize el-Fasher amid reports of mass killings and fears Sudan’s humanitarian crisis is deepening.
Hurricane Melissa charges toward Cuba after devastating Jamaica
On Tuesday night, Hurricane Melissa had top sustained winds of 130 mph and was moving northeast at 9 mph .
How Jupiter shaped the early solar system and the birth of planets
Jupiter’s rapid early growth dramatically reshaped our solar system, scientists now reveal. Its immense gravity acted as a cosmic divider, separating materials and influencing where planets formed. This giant planet’s influence created stable zones, pr…
Polls open in Tanzania’s election as key opponents barred
President Samia Suluhu Hassan is expected to win the election as the two main opposition parties have been barred.
Israel kills dozens in Gaza attacks, Hamas delays handover of captive’s remains
The Israeli military has killed tens of Palestinians in attacks across the Gaza Strip after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered “powerful” strikes following an exchange of gunfire in southern Rafah, during which one Israeli soldier was wounded.
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EU Envoy Sees Strong Momentum, Eyes India-EU FTA Deal By Year-End
The European Union’s Ambassador to India, Herve Delphin, has lauded the positive developments in the ongoing Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations between India and the European Union.Speaking after the latest round of talks in Brussels, he emphasised that both sides are working steadily towards concluding the agreement by the end of the year. Ambassador Delphin cited substantial progress and