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ASEAN leaders open Manila summit with South China Sea and Myanmar in focus
Draft communiques seen by AP signal no breakthroughs, while US President Donald Trump is due to join the final day of talks on 17 November.
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Washington shifts Hormuz policing from airstrikes to convoys and sanctions
Marco Rubio says economic pressure has made further strikes on Iran unnecessary, leaving US warship escorts, a port blockade and secondary interdiction to keep the strait open.
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Iran claims new tanker hits in Hormuz as Trump says no deal needed
Tehran says four oil tankers caught fire on Thursday and an LNG carrier hit a mine on Friday, but no ship has been named and only one fire has been independently reported. Trump has stepped back from talks while warning he would strike 'with no hesitation'.
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Pacers lead Knicks 58-49 at halftime of NBA Cup group game in Indianapolis
Indiana erased an early New York lead in the East Group B game on Friday, 13 November 2026, according to Yahoo Sports' scoreboard. The final result had not been confirmed at the time of writing.
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White House warns Democrats that planned Trump probes could be criminal
A letter from the White House counsel to Rep. Robert Garcia and a federal prosecutor's letter to Sen. Richard Blumenthal raised the prospect of crimes. Attorney General Todd Blanche later said no lawmakers are under criminal investigation.
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Jordy Caicedo goal gives Ecuador half-time lead over Costa Rica in Quito
Ecuador led 1-0 at the break in Marcelo Gallardo's first home match as coach, at a stadium the national team had not used in years. The full-time result had not been confirmed when this report was filed.
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Uruguay beat Argentina 2-1 at La Bombonera in first meeting since Messi exit
Maximiliano Araújo scored Uruguay's second goal in Buenos Aires on 13 November 2026. Ronald Araújo, the centre-back with the same surname, was listed in Uruguay's starting line-up but did not score.
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Bucks bring eight-game losing streak to Orlando for NBA Cup game
Milwaukee (1-11) played Orlando (4-7) at the Kia Center on Friday, 13 November 2026. The final score has not yet been confirmed from an official box score or wire recap, so this report covers the verified pre-game position.
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West Jakarta police name eight suspects in network recruiting Indonesians for Russia
Police say the network signed up 23 people, mostly former online gambling administrators and casual workers, and sent 15 to Russia on tourist visas. A Russian and a Ukrainian are among the suspects.
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What is confirmed about the FAA's nationwide ground stop on 13 November
The FAA halted departures at all US airports shortly before 4pm Eastern on Friday, citing communication problems at regional air traffic control centres. The root cause, the number of centres affected and the time departures resumed have not been officially confirmed.
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