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US targets three Turkey-based entities with Iran-related sanctions
The entities targeted are Golden Global Portfoy Yonetimi Anonim Sirketi, Golden Global Varlik Kiralama Anonim Sirketi, and Golden Global Yatirim Bankasi Anonim Sirketi
 "US targets three Turkey-based entities with Iran-related sanctions")
World food prices rise in August to their highest since late 2022: FAO
The FAO's price benchmarks for cereals, vegetable oils, sugar, meat and dairy all rose in August
 "World food prices rise in August to their highest since late 2022: FAO")
A year after Armani's death, firm faces challenge of 'inevitable evolution'
Industry executives and analysts warn, however, that a year on, the late designer's heirs and advisers must now focus on evolving, to keep the brand fresh and relevant
 "A year after Armani's death, firm faces challenge of 'inevitable evolution'")
Volkswagen board approves plan to cut 50K more jobs, close 4 German plants
Volkswagen's board approved a cost-cutting plan that will cut 100,000 jobs, halve its model lineup and end vehicle production at four German plants
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Nepal floods: Death toll rises to 1,295; two workers rescued from tunnel
Nepal's flash flood death toll has risen to 1,295, while two men were rescued alive from a tunnel at the Trishuli 3A hydropower project after being trapped for nine days
 "Nepal floods: Death toll rises to 1,295; two workers rescued from tunnel")
Australia eyes space-sector tie-ups in India; 3-5 deals likely next week
Australia sees opportunities in earth observation, satellite manufacturing, launch services and space biotechnology as it seeks deeper commercial cooperation with India
 "Australia eyes space-sector tie-ups in India; 3-5 deals likely next week")
Jordan caught in crossfire as Iran targets bases hosting US forces
Jordan faces repeated Iranian drone and missile strikes on military bases hosting US forces as the kingdom maintains its decades-old security alliance with Washington despite rising regional risks
 "Jordan caught in crossfire as Iran targets bases hosting US forces")
OpenAI launches 'most intelligent' model, says it beat Anthropic: Report
OpenAI says its latest AI model has moved ahead of rival Anthropic in software, science and cybersecurity, as the two companies compete for the AI industry's top spot
 "OpenAI launches 'most intelligent' model, says it beat Anthropic: Report")
Khosla Family takes charge of Seattle Seahawks after record $9.6 bn deal
The deal ends the Allen family's ownership of the franchise and comes months after Seattle secured its second Super Bowl title
 "Khosla Family takes charge of Seattle Seahawks after record $9.6 bn deal")
Nepal flash floods: Two workers rescued alive from tunnel after 10 days
Two men trapped inside a tunnel at Nepal's Trishuli 3A hydropower project have been rescued alive 10 days after the Bhotekoshi flash floods disaster
 "Nepal flash floods: Two workers rescued alive from tunnel after 10 days")
Around 600 children missing in Nepal's Rasuwa, Nuwakot after flash floods
An estimated 280 children are missing in Rasuwa, and between 300 and 350 others remain unaccounted for in the neighbouring Nuwakot in central Nepal
 "Around 600 children missing in Nepal's Rasuwa, Nuwakot after flash floods")
US job growth may rebound in August; unemployment rate forecast at 4.1%
US payrolls are expected to rebound in August as a temporary drag from local government education fades, though job losses linked to Haiti's protected status could limit the recovery
 "US job growth may rebound in August; unemployment rate forecast at 4.1%")
Pacific leaders criticise China's new missile test, call for advance notice
Pacific island leaders voiced concern over an ICBM test that flew over several member states without adequate notice and called for at least 24 hours' warning for future launches
 "Pacific leaders criticise China's new missile test, call for advance notice")
Natural disaster insurance: How Nepal will finance its reconstruction
The Bhotekoshi floods have left Nepal facing a huge rebuilding bill. But with only part of the damage insured, who will ultimately pay for the recovery?
 "Natural disaster insurance: How Nepal will finance its reconstruction")
Adobe names Anil Chakravarthy as CEO, Narayen to become executive chair
Adobe will name Anil Chakravarthy as chief executive on December 1, with longtime CEO Shantanu Narayen becoming executive chair as AI tools challenge its creative software business
 "Adobe names Anil Chakravarthy as CEO, Narayen to become executive chair")
Why Nepal's flood aftermath may be more complex than the disaster itself
From a $4-5 billion rebuilding bill and damaged hydropower to broken trade routes, lost livelihoods and weak local capacity, Nepal's recovery could stretch far beyond the floodwaters
 "Why Nepal's flood aftermath may be more complex than the disaster itself")
Beyond the flood: What Nepal's disaster means for Himalayan ecosystems
The floodwaters have receded, but Nepal's rivers, slopes and habitats may bear deeper scars. What does a debris-heavy flash flood leave behind in one of the world's most fragile ecosystems?
Nepal floods in numbers: A look at major deluges that hit the country
With 1,252 bodies recovered and 4,216 people still missing, the Bhote Koshi disaster is nearing Nepal's deadly 1993 flood benchmark, even as data remains preliminary
 "Nepal floods in numbers: A look at major deluges that hit the country")
Asian shares climb as Fed rate hike fears ease ahead of US jobs data
Asian shares rose as investors awaited key US jobs data, while the yen rallied 2.6% this week after Fed Governor Christopher Waller eased fears of a rate hike
 "Asian shares climb as Fed rate hike fears ease ahead of US jobs data")
Vance says US-Iran fighting isn't 'war', avoids giving timeline, end date
US Vice President JD Vance rejected describing the six-month-old US-Iran fighting as a war and declined to say whether the conflict would end before the November 3 midterm elections
 "Vance says US-Iran fighting isn't 'war', avoids giving timeline, end date")