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US labour board accuses Apple of imposing unlawful workplace rules

The complaint accuses Apple of "interfering with, restraining, and coercing employees in the exercise of" their rights under federal labor law

Walz, Vance argue their running mates would reduce Mideast instability

Walz, 60, the liberal governor of Minnesota and a former high school teacher, and Vance, 40, a bestselling author and conservative firebrand US senator from Ohio

Sheinbaum becomes Mexico's first female prez, vows 'it's time for women'

Sheinbaum also used her first speech as head of state to address investor concerns after the passing of a sweeping judicial reform pushed by her predecessor, Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador

US dockworkers begin strike, halting half the nation's ocean shipping

The walkout could cost the American economy roughly $5 billion a day, JP Morgan analysts estimate, as shipments are disrupted from busy terminals

Iran says attack on Israel is over as fears grow of wider regional conflict

Israel renewed its bombardment early on Wednesday of Beirut's southern suburbs, a stronghold of the Iran-backed armed Hezbollah group, with at least a dozen airstrikes

Asia stocks slide, oil extends gains as tensions in Middle East rise

Japan's Nikkei slumped 1.5per cent as of 0022 GMT, while South Korea's KOSPI dropped 1.3per cent and Australia's benchmark lost 0.3 per cent

Zoom taps Microsoft veteran Michelle Chang for chief financial officer role

Chang, who joined the tech giant in April 2000, was most recently the CFO of Microsoft's Commercial Sales & Partner Organization

Russia asks Israel to withdraw troops from Lebanon, warns of escalation

Israel said commando and paratroop units launched raids into Lebanon on Tuesday as part of a "limited" ground incursion, while Iran-backed Hezbollah said it had fired a barrage of missiles into Israel

IIFL Home Finance to raise up to Rs 3,000 cr via public issue of bonds

Trust Investment Advisors and IIFL Securities are the lead managers to the home finance company's issue, which is rated AA by Crisil and India Ratings

PepsiCo to buy Texas-based tortilla-chip maker Siete Foods for $1.2 billion

Texas-based Siete Foods, founded in 2014 by Veronica Garza, also makes products such as enchilada sauce and Mexican wedding cookies

Microsoft revamps AI Copilot with new voice and reasoning capabilities

In one demonstration of the updated Copilot, a consumer asked what housewarming gift to buy at a grocery store for a friend who did not drink wine

SUVs outpace small cars as top carmakers' Sep sales to dealers drop

Levels of unsold cars rose to a record 70-75 days in August. Inventory levels for September and retail sales figures will be published later this month

Opec+ unlikely to recommend changes in output policy at Oct 2 panel meeting

Oil prices have fallen in 2024 with Brent crude last month slipping below $70 a barrel for the first time since 2021, pressured by concern about global demand and rising supply outside Opec+

Sebi tightens rules for booming equity derivatives market effective Nov 20

Sebi said that existing regulatory measures have been reviewed to ensure investor protection and the orderly development and strengthening of the equity derivatives market

India likely to receive above-average rains, rising temp in October

October's rainfall is projected at more than 115 per cent of the 50-year average, said Mrutyunjay Mohapatra, director-general of the India Meteorological Department (IMD)

Apple may turn to China after Tata plant fire in Tamil Nadu: Report

The weekend blaze has caused an indefinite production halt at Tata's Hosur plant in Tamil Nadu, the only Indian supplier of iPhone back panels

M&M leads carmakers' sales rebound ahead of festive season; Tata lags

However, top EV maker Tata Motors' domestic sales slid 8% in September, falling for the fourth straight month

Ola Electric's dominance fades as Indian e-scooter battle intensifies

Ola Electric sold 23,965 vehicles in September, recording a month-on-month decline. In that period, Ola's closest rivals TVS Motor and Bajaj Auto have narrowed the gap

Boeing considers raising at least $10 billion by selling stock: Report

The planemaker is working with advisers to explore its options, the report said, adding that raising equity is not likely to happen for at least a month

China, US to hold talks in near future on economic, trade issues: Reports

The tariffs were imposed after a review by the Office of the US Trade Representative of levies that had been previously introduced by former US President Donald Trump