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North Korea denies role in Binance crypto heist, criticizes FBI probe

Kim Yo Jong, the influential sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, called the FBI announcement 'a trite provocation' and 'an absurd rhetoric'

Pakistan's economic rebound masks deeper problems despite market rally

High energy costs and the war with Iran have pushed up inflation, while renewed militancy in Pakistan's border provinces is adding to risks for investors

Multiple explosions heard on Iran's Qeshm island, Bandar Lengeh near Hormuz

There was no immediate official information on the cause of the explosions or reports of casualties

Walt Disney eyes thousands of job cuts as it targets 20% cost savings

Disney has cut billions of dollars worth of costs and eliminated thousands of positions in recent years, with reductions impacting every division including ABC, Pixar, ESPN, the film studio

US had good conversations with Iran on finding deal to end conflict: Vance

Vance on Monday suggested there's reason to believe that the US and Iran could still come to an agreement

Iran wants deal 'more than ever', no rush to decide on fresh strikes: Trump

Trump said the United States had significantly weakened Iran's financial position but was willing to give diplomacy more time before deciding on its next course of action

US Supreme Court rejects Trump admin's push to set aside California ballots

It was the latest in a flurry of election-related litigation the day before the midterm elections, which will decide control of Congress for the last two years of Trump's second term

US voters in a sour economic mood heading into midterm elections

Despite low unemployment and solid GDP growth, Americans remain concerned about rising prices, slowing wages and housing costs as they prepare to vote in the midterm elections

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri to visit Nepal on November 4-5: MEA

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri to visit Kathmandu on November 4-5 to prepare for Balendra Shah's India visit

Iran says US peace contacts continue as Qatar talks end without a deal

Tehran says it is exchanging messages with Washington through mediators and has condensed its peace proposal, but differences over sanctions, nuclear talks and the Strait of Hormuz remain

Cyberattacks hit supermarket fridges across Europe, causing food losses

Supermarkets across Europe reported cyberattacks that raised refrigeration temperatures, disrupted operations and spoiled food, with authorities investigating the incidents

Approval of India-made HIV-prevention shot raises hopes in poorer nations

US regulators have approved a generic version of lenacapavir, a long-acting HIV-prevention drug, for sale in low-income countries, potentially widening access to preventive treatment.

What's inside China's 18-point plan to protect workers from AI job losses?

The State Council guidelines call for employment-risk assessments of AI projects, advance notice to affected workers, retraining support and stronger labour protections as businesses adopt AI

US consortium pushes for $4.4 billion LNG project in Pakistan: Report

The proposed project will cover imports, storage, regasification, gas transmission and sales to large consumers on a merchant basis

Russia, Ukraine report cyberattacks on emergency, air raid alert systems

Residents received warnings of a 'nuclear danger' on Sunday through the air raid alert app, which millions of Ukrainians rely on for information about incoming Russian missile and drone strikes

Why Tesla, Samsung are pushing back against new US tariffs on Vietnam

Vietnamese goods currently face a 12.5 per cent US tariff, imposed in July over concerns that the country failed to stop imports of goods made using forced labour

Bitcoin's resilience after Binance hack masks lingering market jitters

The original cryptocurrency rose about 1% Monday, trading around $78,300 at 1 p.m. in Singapore

Bangladesh garment unrest shuts 529 factories, puts export orders at risk

Workers are demanding a minimum monthly wage of Tk 30,000 (about $245), against the existing Tk 12,500

US pushes to restore Russian gas sales to Europe via Ukraine before winter

Washington is supporting a rapid restart of Russian natural gas exports through Ukrainian pipelines as part of talks to secure an energy ceasefire before winter

Trump banks on rallies to turn out Maga faithful in final midterm push

For Republicans, though, it's unclear whether the president's rallies are a help or a distraction