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Donald Trump plans to sign Russia sanctions Bill: White House official
The President plans to sign the bill," a White House official told PTI when asked about the presidential signing of the Act into law
 "Donald Trump plans to sign Russia sanctions Bill: White House official")
Will Turkiye COP bring countries back to the emissions discussion table?
The first of a 3-part series looks at how emission will be a major issue at the Antalya climate summit to be held in November
 "Will Turkiye COP bring countries back to the emissions discussion table?")
China is scared of AI, but not in the way US and its tech leaders are
China and the US have differing concerns over AI risks, but shared fears over cyberattacks and runaway systems could provide scope for safety cooperation
 "China is scared of AI, but not in the way US and its tech leaders are")
US Fed builds credibility, but hawkish turn leaves investors edgy
Higher rates stand to slow the economy, by raising borrowing costs for consumers and companies, and also could pose a headwind for the performance of stocks and other risk assets.
 "US Fed builds credibility, but hawkish turn leaves investors edgy")
Michael Kremer named World Bank chief economist, to take charge on Oct 1
Kremer was awarded the 2019 Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences jointly with Abhijit Banerjee and Esther Duflo "for their experimental approach to alleviating global poverty
 "Michael Kremer named World Bank chief economist, to take charge on Oct 1")
Canada and Europe should ally to protect markets, democracies: PM Carney
Carney did not adopt the term "associate member" used a day earlier by von der Leyen, but said he appreciated "the ambition" that her suggestion conveyed.
 "Canada and Europe should ally to protect markets, democracies: PM Carney")
Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Pilgrim at Tinker Creek dies at 81
With the publication of Pilgrim at Tinker Creek in 1974, Dillard, just 28, was recognised as a major new voice in American letters.
 "Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Pilgrim at Tinker Creek dies at 81")
US sanctions Bill: India says energy security for 1.4 bn people a priority
The legislation gives President Donald Trump discretion to impose tariffs of up to 100 per cent on major buyers of Russian energy, including India, but does not trigger them automatically
 "US sanctions Bill: India says energy security for 1.4 bn people a priority")
EU steel quota opens 2.8 million tonnes export window for India
India secures 1.9 mt country-specific quota as EU steel safeguard regime imposes 50% tariff beyond duty-free limits
 "EU steel quota opens 2.8 million tonnes export window for India")
Important that EU listens to India's concerns on CBAM: Finnish minister
Finland's climate minister says cooperation with India can boost clean energy, industrial decarbonisation and circular-economy investment
 "Important that EU listens to India's concerns on CBAM: Finnish minister")
Copper rallies as Chinese buyers return to market, demand outlook brightens
Copper gains as Chinese physical demand strengthens and a softer dollar makes dollar-priced metals cheaper
 "Copper rallies as Chinese buyers return to market, demand outlook brightens")
Energy disruption hits Bangladesh and Pakistan as Gulf crisis worsens
More than 2,000 km (1,200 miles) away on the other side of South Asia, in Pakistan, the government has started a fuel subsidy that went into effect on Wednesday to ease the sharp rise in fuel prices.
 "Energy disruption hits Bangladesh and Pakistan as Gulf crisis worsens")
China opposes US sanctions bill, says will not accept long-arm jurisdiction
China rejected the US "long-arm jurisdiction" to impose tariffs on purchases of Russian oil and gas, saying trade and economic cooperation with other countries should not be subject to interference
 "China opposes US sanctions bill, says will not accept long-arm jurisdiction")
Russia says new US sanctions would make Ukraine peace deal harder
Moscow called the sanctions package an "unfriendly" move after the US House passed legislation aimed at increasing economic pressure on Russia over its war in Ukraine
 "Russia says new US sanctions would make Ukraine peace deal harder")
Pakistan, China activate boundary joint commission in Islamabad for talks
The inaugural meeting of the Commission -- based on the 2013 Agreement on the Boundary Management System -- was held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Islamabad on Wednesday
 "Pakistan, China activate boundary joint commission in Islamabad for talks")
'Hostile act': Trump warns EU with tariffs over Canada's associate status
The EU has proposed making Canada its first associate member, prompting Trump to warn of 'very heavy tariffs' if he sees the move as a 'hostile act' by Europe
 "'Hostile act': Trump warns EU with tariffs over Canada's associate status")
Asian shares trade mixed after Wall Street falls following Fed rate hike
Japan, South Korea and Australia gained, while Hong Kong and Shanghai declined after the US Federal Reserve raised its key rate by 25 basis points to 3.75-4 per cent
 "Asian shares trade mixed after Wall Street falls following Fed rate hike")
'Hopefully we are towards end' of Iran war, says Trump as conflict drags on
Trump is expected to meet leaders or foreign ministers from six Gulf Cooperation Council states in New York next week to discuss US postwar plans, Axios reported
 "'Hopefully we are towards end' of Iran war, says Trump as conflict drags on")
Is Canada joining the EU? The story behind its 'associate member' plan
The EU wants Canada to become its first 'associate member', paving the way for closer economic and defence ties, but the proposed status has no established legal framework yet
 "Is Canada joining the EU? The story behind its 'associate member' plan")
Huawei set to unveil new AI chips as it challenges Nvidia in China
The Ascend 960 chips are expected to be commercially available in 2027 as Huawei seeks to expand its AI hardware footprint despite US export restrictions
 "Huawei set to unveil new AI chips as it challenges Nvidia in China")