Republican President-elect Donald Trump claims an “unprecedented and powerful” mandate to govern, having won all seven swing states and secured a majority in both chambers of Congress. However, his victory was not as decisive as suggested, with his popular vote share falling below 50%. Trump’s win in the electoral college system was amplified by relatively narrow victories in key states, giving him an edge over Democratic rival Kamala Harris.
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Pakistan army says 300 hostages freed from train
Pakistan's army has freed over 300 hostages from a passenger train seized by militants in Balochistan province, with 33 militants killed during the operation. The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) killed 21 civilians and four military personnel before the operation began. The military is conducting a search operation to eliminate any remaining threats, with the BLA being designated as a terrorist organization by Pakistani and Western authorities. Full Article
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