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US benchmark yield at its highest since 2002 amid rising oil prices
The 10-year yield was down about 5 basis points on the day at 5.24% after earlier climbing as high as 5.34%.
 "US benchmark yield at its highest since 2002 amid rising oil prices")
US Supreme Court to weigh Trump's mandatory immigration detention policy
The Supreme Court, which has a 6-3 conservative majority, has allowed a number of Trump's hardline immigration policies to go into effect.
 "US Supreme Court to weigh Trump's mandatory immigration detention policy")
US fuel supplies hit 12-year low as global oil crisis rages on
Stockpiles of gasoline dropped to 204 million barrels last week, according to US Department of Energy data released Wednesday.
 "US fuel supplies hit 12-year low as global oil crisis rages on")
US inflation rises less than expected in August, consumer spending surges
The Personal Consumption Expenditures Price Index rose 0.3% last month after a downwardly revised 0.1% gain in July
 "US inflation rises less than expected in August, consumer spending surges")
Major food crisis coming for Global South, says EAM S Jaishankar
External Affairs Minister says trade negotiations created bumps in India-US ties, while Washington's approach to terrorism and mobility also affected the relationship
 "Major food crisis coming for Global South, says EAM S Jaishankar")
Russian envoy Dmitriev discussed peaceful resolution to end Ukraine war: US
Putin envoy arrived "to continue constructive discussions on a peaceful resolution to the Russia-Ukraine conflict and possible US-Russia energy initiatives after the war ends," the US official said
 "Russian envoy Dmitriev discussed peaceful resolution to end Ukraine war: US")
Trump asked China's president if he wanted to buy US arms, ambassador says
China has pressed Washington to halt the arms sales, most prominently during a previous summit in May between Trump and Xi in Beijing.
 "Trump asked China's president if he wanted to buy US arms, ambassador says")
China and US have agreed to tariff cuts on $60 billion of goods
Under the US-China Board of Trade, both countries have each recommended $30 billion of trade in non-sensitive goods for more favourable tariff treatment, US Trade Rep said
US pitches trilateral meeting with Ukraine, Russia in UAE: Zelenskyy
"The American side has proposed... meeting at a technical level in a three-way format," Zelenskyy told reporters.
 "US pitches trilateral meeting with Ukraine, Russia in UAE: Zelenskyy")
Trump told Xi that China helping Iran is unacceptable, US ambassador says
Asked separately on Fox News if that meant China would stop assisting Iran, Perdue said Washington received assurances from Beijing on Thursday.
 "Trump told Xi that China helping Iran is unacceptable, US ambassador says")
Details on our trade talks with China to come Monday: US Trade Rep. Greer
Greer also said that the current talks did not cover a small amount of high quality US-made chips requiring licenses.
 "Details on our trade talks with China to come Monday: US Trade Rep. Greer")
Is Canada joining the EU? What does ‘associate member’ status mean
The European Commission has proposed making Canada the EU’s first “associate member”, allowing deeper cooperation without full EU membership. The proposal aims to expand ties beyond trade into defence
 "Is Canada joining the EU? What does ‘associate member’ status mean")
Apple Pay eyes India rollout, starting with Axis Bank credit cards
The launch, starting with a single major banking partner, would help the US company offer its payment service in the world's most populous country
 "Apple Pay eyes India rollout, starting with Axis Bank credit cards")
Early voting begins in US midterms that could flip control of Congress
In-person voting for this year's midterm elections begins Friday, ushering in the final six weeks for Americans to decide who they trust to lead Congress through a cost-of-living crisis, a prolonged war in Iran and other pressing issues. Election administrators say they're prepared and confident the vote will be accurate and secure. Nevertheless, President Donald Trump has continued with efforts to denigrate certain voting methods and reshape how US elections are run, through court challenges, an expansive federal hunt for noncitizen voters and a pressure campaign to force election officials to share sensitive voter data. Friday marks the start of early voting in Virginia. Voters in a handful of other states, including Idaho, Minnesota and South Dakota, are able to cast absentee ballots in person, typically at a local election office or voting centre. More expansive early voting is scheduled to begin in those and other states in the coming weeks. The November 3 election includes vot
 "Early voting begins in US midterms that could flip control of Congress")
US Fed builds credibility, but hawkish turn leaves investors edgy
Higher rates stand to slow the economy, by raising borrowing costs for consumers and companies, and also could pose a headwind for the performance of stocks and other risk assets.
 "US Fed builds credibility, but hawkish turn leaves investors edgy")
China opposes US sanctions bill, says will not accept long-arm jurisdiction
China on Thursday rejected the US "long-arm jurisdiction" to impose tariffs on purchases of Russian oil and gas, saying its normal trade and economic cooperation with other countries should not be subject to interference or coercion by third parties. The US House of Representatives passed the Lindsey O Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act 2026 that authorises Trump to impose sanctions on Russia and steep tariffs on its leading trading partners such as India and China. Asked about the bill, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun told a media briefing here that China opposes any action that lacks UN Security Council authorisation. "China consistently opposes long-arm jurisdiction that lacks a basis in international law and is not authorised by the United Nations Security Council," Guo said. He said that China has always carried out normal economic and trade cooperation with countries around the world based on equality and mutual benefit. "Such cooperation neither targets
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US confirms for first time it has weapons deployed in space
The US has publicly acknowledged having weapons in orbit, but their capabilities remain secret. Here’s what Washington revealed, why it is keeping details classified, and what it means for the growing
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India monitors US debate on Russia sanctions Bill enabling 100% oil tariffs
The Brics joint declaration, adopted unanimously, criticised unilateral coercive sanctions and secondary sanctions, and also unilateral tariffs and non-tariff measures.
 "India monitors US debate on Russia sanctions Bill enabling 100% oil tariffs")
US stock market: Nasdaq, S&P 500 climb ahead of keenly awaited Fed decision
The rate move will be crucial to investor sentiment at a time when elevated Treasury yields, inflation and the escalating Middle East conflict have kept risk appetite in check
 "US stock market: Nasdaq, S&P 500 climb ahead of keenly awaited Fed decision")
US energy chief says Saudi's oil pipeline should be back online within days
The 1,200-km (745-mile) East-West Pipeline running across the Arabian Peninsula has served as the main route for global supplies of Middle Eastern oil for the past six months
 "US energy chief says Saudi's oil pipeline should be back online within days")