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US, Russia discuss Nord Stream gas flows to Europe amid Ukraine war
US and Russian officials discuss bringing a US investor into Nord Stream pipelines, raising the prospect of renewed Russian gas flows to Europe after the Ukraine war.
 "US, Russia discuss Nord Stream gas flows to Europe amid Ukraine war")
78 incidents involving Indian seafarers in Hormuz, 139 sailors in Strait
Shipping Secretary Vijay Kumar said 78 incidents involving Indian seafarers have been reported since the Iran war began, while eight vessels of Indian interest remain in Hormuz
 "78 incidents involving Indian seafarers in Hormuz, 139 sailors in Strait")
El Nino to continue to intensify ahead of its forecast peak in Dec: WMO
WMO says El Nino is strengthening rapidly and has a near-100% chance of persisting through February 2027, raising risks of heat, drought and ecological damage in India.
 "El Nino to continue to intensify ahead of its forecast peak in Dec: WMO")
'Wait till you discover other guy': Rahul responds to Musk's 'Ambani' post
Musk questions whether Mukesh Ambani is the "real boss of India"; government says security clearances are pending for all three satcom licensees
 "'Wait till you discover other guy': Rahul responds to Musk's 'Ambani' post")
Trump says US will not attack Iran before November midterm elections
Trump says US-Iran discussions are productive and rules out an attack on Iran before the November 3 midterm elections, while the US blockade of Iranian ports remains in effect.
 "Trump says US will not attack Iran before November midterm elections")
Markets tumble to 18-month low as US-Iran tensions lift crude oil
Nifty slides 1.64% as rising crude prices, higher US Treasury yields and geopolitical tensions trigger broad-based selling
 "Markets tumble to 18-month low as US-Iran tensions lift crude oil")
US suspends 8 IT firms from permanent labour certification programme
US Labour Department suspends Cognizant, Infosys, Tata, Wipro, HCL, Capgemini, Microsoft and Adobe from the permanent labour certification programme.
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TSMC Q3 revenue surges 50% to $46.71 billion, beats market forecast
TSMC reports record third-quarter revenue of $46.71 billion, beating market estimates as surging demand for AI applications drives chip sales.
 "TSMC Q3 revenue surges 50% to $46.71 billion, beats market forecast")
Indian airlines cancel Riyadh flights after Houthi missile attack
Air India and Air India Express have suspended Riyadh services until October 10, while IndiGo has cancelled several flights and diverted a Hyderabad service to Dammam
 "Indian airlines cancel Riyadh flights after Houthi missile attack")
PepsiCo cuts forecast, deepens cost cuts as North America recovery lags
PepsiCo cuts its 2026 core earnings forecast and plans deeper cost reductions as weak North American demand and margin pressure delay its turnaround.
 "PepsiCo cuts forecast, deepens cost cuts as North America recovery lags")
Canadian poet Anne Carson wins 2026 Nobel Prize for literature
The prize was announced by the Swedish Academy in Stockholm
 "Canadian poet Anne Carson wins 2026 Nobel Prize for literature")
Skydance CEO warns staff of 'difficult decisions' after Paramount-WBD deal
Speaking after the $110 billion deal closed, David Ellison said Skydance would invest in storytelling and technology while acknowledging the changes required to integrate the two companies
 "Skydance CEO warns staff of 'difficult decisions' after Paramount-WBD deal")
Ukraine grapples with shortage of troops at front after over 4 years of war
Long-standing mobilisation problems, draft dodging and desertion have left some Ukrainian units at half strength, limiting Kyiv's ability to exploit advances in drone warfare or mount new offensives
 "Ukraine grapples with shortage of troops at front after over 4 years of war")
Hedgehog, Puffin to replace Churchill, historical figures on UK banknotes
The Bank of England selected four native species for future banknotes after a public consultation, despite criticism from right-wing politicians who called the move "woke"
 "Hedgehog, Puffin to replace Churchill, historical figures on UK banknotes")
TikTok accused by New York AG of secretly testing safety features on teens
New York Attorney General Letitia James added allegations to a child safety lawsuit, claiming TikTok withheld a safety feature from 10% of US users in a 2021 test involving about 15 million people
 "TikTok accused by New York AG of secretly testing safety features on teens")
Iran's shadow fleet: How sanctioned oil is moving through Malaysia's waters
Companies continue to service a "dark fleet" of Iranian tankers in waters off Malaysia in spite of Washington's threat to target them
 "Iran's shadow fleet: How sanctioned oil is moving through Malaysia's waters")
Death in Siberia lab sparks plague fears, but Russia says no epidemic risk
Death of 28-year-old Darya Shipilova at a Siberian anti-plague research facility has raised concerns over possible exposure to Yersinia pestis, though officials have not linked her death to bacterium
 "Death in Siberia lab sparks plague fears, but Russia says no epidemic risk")
Ebola outbreak in Congo spreads to new hotspots, health workers warn
More than 70 per cent of new cases are outside known contacts, and 60 per cent of deaths occur outside treatment centres, raising concerns over gaps in the response
 "Ebola outbreak in Congo spreads to new hotspots, health workers warn")
Trump's retreat: US forces pull back from Gulf, Britain amid Iran war
A war that was intended to demonstrate the reach of American power has now done the opposite. It is a lesson in unintended consequences
 "Trump's retreat: US forces pull back from Gulf, Britain amid Iran war")
US to invest over $100 million on STEM programmes amid AI race with China
The initiative will fund fellowships for US citizens pursuing PhDs in science and engineering, while the NSF's Young Scholars programme will return with $30 million in government funding
 "US to invest over $100 million on STEM programmes amid AI race with China")