(London, Reuters) Britain has launched its biggest immigration reform in 50 years. Illegal immigrants and those relying on social welfare will have to wait 20 to 30 years for permanent residency the waiting period for high-income visa holders will be shortened to three years.

(Washington, D.C.) The International Monetary Fund (IMF) said that the world’s 20 largest economies will grow by only 2.9% in 2030, the weakest medium-term outlook since the 2009 global financial crisis, due to headwinds from protectionism and policy uncertainty.

(Sydney) Social media giant Meta announced on Thursday that it will ban Australians under the age of 16 from using its social media platforms, including Facebook and Instagram, starting next month on April 4.

On Thursday morning (November 20), a municipal worker crossed the Yamuna River, shrouded in foam and polluted by pollution, in a small boat in New Delhi, India. New Delhi, with a population of approximately 30 million, is one of the world's most polluted national capitals. Every winter, cold air traps pollutants near the ground, mixing with pollutants from burning crops, factories, and cars, shrouding the city in thick smog. Water pollution in New Delhi is also severe, and the local government is attempting to clean up the Yamuna River to launch recreational boat and ferry services. (AFP)

(Bloomberg, Washington) U.S. President Donald Trump has indicated that immigrants with high-tech skills should be allowed into the United States to support the expansion of advanced manufacturing.

(London/Kyiv/Ankara Combined Dispatch) Sources revealed that the newly drafted US peace proposal for Russia and Ukraine demands that Ukraine cede territory and reduce its military size by more than half. It is understood that Washington has made it clear to Ukrainian President Zelensky that he must accept the US framework. This is a major setback for Ukraine.

(Washington, D.C.) U.S. President Donald Trump signed a bill on Wednesday (November 19) directing the release of the files of the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The Justice Department is required to release these documents within 30 days.

(Washington, D.C.) U.S. officials have reportedly indicated privately that tariffs on semiconductor imports may not be imposed in the near future. This suggests that the Trump administration may postpone the implementation of this core economic policy.