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Houthis say Saudi-led airstrikes kill 13 at crowded market in Yemen
Houthi officials said Saudi-led airstrikes killed 13 people in northern Yemen, while fighting intensified in Taiz and Israeli strikes left one dead in Gaza.
 "Houthis say Saudi-led airstrikes kill 13 at crowded market in Yemen")
Fed keeps interest rates unchanged, awaits more data on inflation
The US Federal Reserve held interest rates at 3.75-4.00% in a 10-2 vote, citing persistent inflation, as two policymakers backed a 25-basis-point hike ahead of the midterm elections.
 "Fed keeps interest rates unchanged, awaits more data on inflation")
Unilever raises volume growth outlook as Q3 sales beat estimates
Unilever raised its 2026 volume growth outlook to at least 3% after Q3 underlying sales rose 5.2%, beating estimates, driven by strong demand in India and other emerging markets.
 "Unilever raises volume growth outlook as Q3 sales beat estimates")
Unilever raises volume growth outlook as Q3 sales beat estimates
Unilever raised its 2026 volume growth outlook to at least 3% after Q3 underlying sales rose 5.2%, beating estimates, driven by strong demand in India and other emerging markets.
Mbappe faces China backlash over Mao remark as major sponsors cut ties
Kylian Mbappe's remarks on Mao Zedong sparked a backlash in China, prompting brands to sever sponsorship ties and highlighting growing political risks for global companies.
 "Mbappe faces China backlash over Mao remark as major sponsors cut ties")
Trump says Putin-Zelenskyy meeting will be set up soon to end Ukraine war
US President Donald Trump said a meeting involving Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelenskyy could be arranged soon to end the Russia-Ukraine war, but gave no timeline.
 "Trump says Putin-Zelenskyy meeting will be set up soon to end Ukraine war")
British PM Andy Burnham commits to 'strongest possible' links with India
'We are trying to bring the light back, and bring the hope back': Burnham's diwali address
 "British PM Andy Burnham commits to 'strongest possible' links with India")
At least 64 killed as two high-speed trains collide in Spain near Toledo
Two high-speed trains collided near Toledo, killing at least 64 people and derailing several carriages, as authorities investigate Spain's second deadly rail accident this year
 "At least 64 killed as two high-speed trains collide in Spain near Toledo")
Israel exit polls show tight contest between Netanyahu and Eisenkot
Netanyahu's religious right-wing alliance and Eisenkot's more centrist bloc are both on track to secure 51 of Israel's 120 parliamentary seats, according to two exit polls
 "Israel exit polls show tight contest between Netanyahu and Eisenkot")
Netanyahu bloc falls short of majority as partial count points to deadlock
According to Israeli media reports, 72.4 per cent of ballot boxes had been counted as of 10 am local time, with Netanyahu's bloc projected to win 54 seats and Eisenkot's bloc 48
 "Netanyahu bloc falls short of majority as partial count points to deadlock")
Who is Gadi Eisenkot, the ex-army chief challenging Netanyahu in Israel?
The 66-year-old leader of the Yashar party has emerged as a central figure in the effort to replace Netanyahu, Israel's longest-serving prime minister
 "Who is Gadi Eisenkot, the ex-army chief challenging Netanyahu in Israel?")
Flavio Bolsonaro flees Brazil following defeat in presidential election
Flávio Bolsonaro, who is facing multiple criminal investigations in Brazil, was ordered to surrender his passports to Federal Police by Tuesday but failed to do so
 "Flavio Bolsonaro flees Brazil following defeat in presidential election")
AI will improve software: Oracle's Larry Ellison rejects 'SaaS apocalypse'
Ellison rejected talk of a 'SaaS apocalypse', in which businesses would use AI to build their own applications instead of buying software-as-a-service (SaaS) products
 "AI will improve software: Oracle's Larry Ellison rejects 'SaaS apocalypse'")
Captain Smit Machchhar, flydubai crew honoured by UAE President for bravery
The medals were presented by Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence
 "Captain Smit Machchhar, flydubai crew honoured by UAE President for bravery")
China warns global stars risk brand fallout as Mbappe backlash spreads
Mbappe quickly apologized Tuesday for comments perceived as insulting Mao Zedong, but criticism continued to spread across Chinese social media
 "China warns global stars risk brand fallout as Mbappe backlash spreads")
JPMorgan to lead US retail offering in Anthropic's potential record IPO
The company behind Claude has weighed a retail offering of about 15% to 20% of the shares available in the IPO overall
 "JPMorgan to lead US retail offering in Anthropic's potential record IPO")
US costs of Iran war top $47 billion, 25% above Pentagon's July estimate
The war's impact on global energy costs has weighed on support for Republican candidates and hurt President Donald Trump's approval ratings
 "US costs of Iran war top $47 billion, 25% above Pentagon's July estimate")
Hackers target US Federal Election Commission's website ahead of midterms
The FEC does not play a role in administering US elections and the outage should have no effect on voters' ability to cast ballots
 "Hackers target US Federal Election Commission's website ahead of midterms")
Iran hasn't tried to repair nuclear sites hit in US strikes: IAEA chief
IAEA chief Rafael Grossi urged Iran to give inspectors access to all nuclear sites, including those damaged in the military attacks
 "Iran hasn't tried to repair nuclear sites hit in US strikes: IAEA chief")
Sheikh Hasina accuses Bangladesh govt of mass arrests, repressing opponents
Hasina, who was ousted following the anti-government protests in 2024, alleged that law enforcement agencies were conducting block raids and mass searches in various areas across the country
 "Sheikh Hasina accuses Bangladesh govt of mass arrests, repressing opponents")