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Exporters to get an extra year on methane rules: EU's Ursula von der Leyen
Ursula von der Leyen said the EU will give methane exporters an extra year to prepare for its methane regulation amid concerns over high energy costs
 "Exporters to get an extra year on methane rules: EU's Ursula von der Leyen")
FBI removes Accenture contractor after breach exposes employee data: Report
The breach reportedly exposed highly sensitive information, including detailed descriptions of some FBI employees' counterintelligence roles, street addresses of human intelligence operatives
 "FBI removes Accenture contractor after breach exposes employee data: Report")
Citigroup takes top spot in global IPO underwriting through September
Citi was just ahead of Goldman Sachs Group Inc. in the league tables, according to data compiled by Bloomberg
 "Citigroup takes top spot in global IPO underwriting through September")
Banks chase risky chip loans as Asia's $8.2 trn AI buildout gathers pace
Companies building hundreds of data centers across the region are also seeking funds to buy the advanced computer chips that will power them
 "Banks chase risky chip loans as Asia's $8.2 trn AI buildout gathers pace")
World Bank raises India growth forecast to 7.1% for FY27 on strong demand
The region's governments have responded more aggressively than peers elsewhere as the US-Iran war drove global prices up, and they've relied more heavily on subsidies
 "World Bank raises India growth forecast to 7.1% for FY27 on strong demand")
OpenAI's agents possibly tied to data service disruption in May: Wikipedia
Wikimedia said heavy traffic from OpenAI's rogue agents may have contributed to a partial outage of its Wikidata Query Service and led to unauthorized and potentially malicious edits
 "OpenAI's agents possibly tied to data service disruption in May: Wikipedia")
Elon Musk is a trillionaire again as SpaceX claws back post-IPO slump
The fortune of the world's richest person jumped by $65 billion on Monday to $1.04 trillion, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index
 "Elon Musk is a trillionaire again as SpaceX claws back post-IPO slump")
Trump eases restrictions on use of dyed diesel in bid to cut fuel costs
Trump signed an order allowing wider use of tax-exempt red diesel on roads through year-end, seeking to ease fuel costs for farmers, truckers and workers ahead of the midterm elections
 "Trump eases restrictions on use of dyed diesel in bid to cut fuel costs")
Trump says his super PAC will pay for taxpayer-funded ads glorifying him
Trump defended the ads, which cost at least $1.5 million in federal funds and have drawn intense criticism
 "Trump says his super PAC will pay for taxpayer-funded ads glorifying him")
All 3 Indians safe after vessel attacked in Black Sea, 2 foreigners killed
The vessel, MV ROYAD MAMMADOV, was attacked in the Black Sea, following which some crew members were injured and taken to Romania for medical treatment
 "All 3 Indians safe after vessel attacked in Black Sea, 2 foreigners killed")
Pak, Saudi, Turkey agree on rapid force deployment amid Houthi attacks
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkiye have agreed to move quickly on deploying military forces and capabilities in Saudi Arabia amid escalating security tensions and Houthi attacks
 "Pak, Saudi, Turkey agree on rapid force deployment amid Houthi attacks")
Jeffrey Archer, novelist whose real life rivaled his thrillers, dies at 86
In a life of achievement and disgrace, he wrote best-selling novels with themes he knew intimately: ambition, self-promotion, misbehavior and scandal
 "Jeffrey Archer, novelist whose real life rivaled his thrillers, dies at 86")
Norway proposes temporary ban on AI glasses in public spaces
Norway plans temporary curbs on AI glasses in places such as schools, healthcare facilities, parks and beaches over privacy concerns
 "Norway proposes temporary ban on AI glasses in public spaces")
India, Switzerland to set up special group to review trade pact progress
The group will examine constraints hindering trade and investment flows under TEPA as India seeks greater market access for its agricultural and marine exports
 "India, Switzerland to set up special group to review trade pact progress")
Schneider Electric confirms $22.6 billion deal to acquire US firm PTC
Schneider Electric's all-cash offer values PTC's equity at $22.6 billion and carries a 42.3 per cent premium to the US software firm's last closing price
 "Schneider Electric confirms $22.6 billion deal to acquire US firm PTC")
West Asia crude exports exceed pre-war levels despite tanker attacks
West Asia crude exports exceeded pre-war levels on four days in late September even as tanker attacks increased in and around the Strait of Hormuz
 "West Asia crude exports exceed pre-war levels despite tanker attacks")
Iran oil minister resigns as exports dry up amid mounting US pressure
Mohsen Paknejad's exit comes as a US naval blockade brings Iran's oil exports to a halt, forcing production cuts and worsening domestic energy shortages
 "Iran oil minister resigns as exports dry up amid mounting US pressure")
Ukraine claims its attacks have reduced Russia's refining capacity by 51%
Ukraine says long-range strikes have put 51 per cent of Russia's oil refining capacity out of action, hampering Moscow's ability to supply its forces
 "Ukraine claims its attacks have reduced Russia's refining capacity by 51%")
Saudi-backed Yemeni govt forces secure control of Bab el-Mandeb Strait
Houthis make advances in Taiz; UN says war has displaced 184,000
 "Saudi-backed Yemeni govt forces secure control of Bab el-Mandeb Strait")
AkzoNobel to sell Southeast Asia business to Nippon Paint for $1.35 billion
The Dulux paintmaker earlier divested its decorative paints operations in India and Pakistan for $1.6 billion and 50 million euros, respectively
 "AkzoNobel to sell Southeast Asia business to Nippon Paint for $1.35 billion")