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US probes China-linked factories in Vietnam, stoking new tariff fears
US customs officials have conducted spot inspections at China-linked factories in Vietnam to check for transshipment, local value addition and intellectual property violations
 "US probes China-linked factories in Vietnam, stoking new tariff fears")
Johnson & Johnson to pay $5.5 billion to settle talc-related cancer claims
The agreement requires the participation of lead plaintiff firms in ovarian talc litigation pending in state and federal courts that represent at least 95% of claims
 "Johnson & Johnson to pay $5.5 billion to settle talc-related cancer claims")
Trump backs new talks but it's unclear what he hopes to achieve this time
Iran denied President Trump's claim that it wants to talk, and gave no sign that it would make concessions or speak directly with US officials
 "Trump backs new talks but it's unclear what he hopes to achieve this time")
Seats on hundreds of Boeing 737 MAX jets may need inspections: US FAA
The FAA's proposed airworthiness directive issued on Monday would apply to 453 jets registered in the US
 "Seats on hundreds of Boeing 737 MAX jets may need inspections: US FAA")
US looks to boost anti-China spending worldwide by hundreds of millions
Trump admin notified Congress that it intends to spend $175.8 million to replace outdated and aging undersea telecommunications cables in Caribbean and Central America to prevent China from moving in
 "US looks to boost anti-China spending worldwide by hundreds of millions")
Gunfire targets US Consulate in Toronto again, no injuries reported
The US Consulate was targeted March 10, when two suspects allegedly fired multiple shots at the building before driving away in a stolen vehicle
 "Gunfire targets US Consulate in Toronto again, no injuries reported")
Trump admin urges SC to revive mail voting order before midterm polls
The emergency appeal comes after an appeals court upheld a ruling blocking the president's order in nearly half the country ahead of November's midterm elections
 "Trump admin urges SC to revive mail voting order before midterm polls")
Houthis seek to mirror Iran's Hormuz strategy in Red Sea, says Yemeni FM
Yemen's foreign minister-designate says the Houthis aim to replicate Iran's Strait of Hormuz strategy by disrupting shipping through the Bab el-Mandeb, raising the risk of wider conflict in Red Sed
 "Houthis seek to mirror Iran's Hormuz strategy in Red Sea, says Yemeni FM")
US, Tehran having 'good talks' as drones hit Iran's neighbours, says Trump
Despite Trump's optimism, Tehran appeared to quickly test the pause in the US military campaign, with Saudi Arabia, Jordan and Iraq reporting drone attacks on Monday
 "US, Tehran having 'good talks' as drones hit Iran's neighbours, says Trump")
Foreign secy meets vice minister of Chinese Communist Party in Beijing
Foreign Secretary Misri and Vice Minister Sun discussed ways to deepen implementation of the guidance of the leaders for bilateral relations
 "Foreign secy meets vice minister of Chinese Communist Party in Beijing")
Kevin Warsh faces biggest challenge yet as Fed weighs rate decision
Keeping rates unchanged would leave the Fed's policy options open while giving officials more time to see how the economy is evolving
 "Kevin Warsh faces biggest challenge yet as Fed weighs rate decision")
Amazon Leo proposes 5,105-satellite network for phone connectivity
The proposed network would provide voice, messaging, data and emergency services in areas beyond the reach of terrestrial cellular networks, with satellite deployment beginning in 2028
 "Amazon Leo proposes 5,105-satellite network for phone connectivity")
US 'forced labour' tariffs unjustified, amount to protectionism: China
The commerce ministry, in a statement, accused Washington of long manipulating the issue of forced labour, calling the new tariffs a typical act of unilateralism and protectionism
 "US 'forced labour' tariffs unjustified, amount to protectionism: China")
Mediators report progress in US-Iran talks as regional tensions persist
Two drone attacks were reported against a Kurdish Iranian dissident group in Iraq, and Jordan said it had shot down two drones, without saying where they originated
 "Mediators report progress in US-Iran talks as regional tensions persist")
Nvidia in talks with OpenAI to guarantee $250 bn financing for data centre
The backstop from Nvidia would help the ChatGPT maker lease a 10-gigawatt project that SoftBank's energy subsidiary is developing in southern Ohio
 "Nvidia in talks with OpenAI to guarantee $250 bn financing for data centre")
Dollar slips as Iran truce hopes lift risk appetite before Fed meeting
Against the yen, the U.S. dollar was down 0.1% at 163.645 yen, on course for its sharpest daily decline since July 10
 "Dollar slips as Iran truce hopes lift risk appetite before Fed meeting")
Why is Warner Bros taking Amazon to court over one executive hire?
Amazon is facing a lawsuit from Warner Bros. Discovery over the hiring of a senior executive. Here's what the legal battle is about
 "Why is Warner Bros taking Amazon to court over one executive hire?")
What is CXMT and how did it become China's most valuable listed firm?
China's biggest memory chipmaker has stunned global markets with a blockbuster stock market debut. Here is what the company does and why investors are betting big on it
 "What is CXMT and how did it become China's most valuable listed firm?")
Trump admin's Section 301 tariff policy may face legal challenge, says GTRI
GTRI says the US is offering preferential tariff treatment to some recent trade partners despite identical Section 301 determinations, preserving the benefits of recent trade agreements.
 "Trump admin's Section 301 tariff policy may face legal challenge, says GTRI")
CXMT surges 466% in debut, becomes China's most valuable listed firm
The explosive debut crowned CXMT as China's most valuable listed company, overtaking banking giant Industrial and Commercial Bank of China, long the market's heavyweight
 "CXMT surges 466% in debut, becomes China's most valuable listed firm")