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Pagers that exploded in Lebanon, Syria were made in Budapest: Taiwan firm

The pagers were manufactured by BAC Consulting KFT, based in Hungary's capital, according to a statement released Wednesday by Gold Apollo

Chandra Grahan 2024: When and where to watch Lunar Eclipse in India?

On September 18, 2024, there will be a lunar eclipse, known as Chandra Grahan, which can be seen in five continents. But since the Moon will be behind the horizon, India can't witness the event

With Fed's rate cut at hand today, debate swirls over how big a move

A half-percentage-point cut - now given more than a 60% probability in rate futures markets - would signal a commitment to sustaining the current economic expansion and the job growth

Bangladesh's interim govt gives Army magistracy powers for 2 months

The powers will be given to commissioned officers of the Army. The order will remain in force for the next 60 days

What are pagers? Why are they still being used to communicate by people?

Pager explosions in Lebanon left 9 Hezbollah members dead, with around 2750 people injured. The devices, widely used in the 1980s, are back in headlines. Here's all you need to know

Sri Lanka's workers live on margins, politicians still want their votes

Both leading candidates in Saturday's presidential election are promising to give land to the country's hundreds of thousands of plantation workers, but Manohari says she's heard it all before

Ukraine drone attack forces evacuation in Russia's Tver region: Governor

Fourteen more drones were downed over the Bryansk region that borders Ukraine, and several more were destroyed over the regions of Oryol and Tula, the governors of those regions said

Harvey Weinstein to be arraigned on additional sex crimes charges in NY

Weinstein's lawyer Arthur Aidala said the jailed ex-movie mogul will appear in court in person to face his latest legal hurdle after he was excused from a hearing last week

Tupperware files for bankruptcy as its colourful containers lose relevance

The company listed $500 million-$1 billion in estimated assets and $1 billion-$10 billion in estimated liabilities

Biden to address UN General Assembly and meet world leaders in New York

During this event, Biden will address the assembly on September 24, outlining his administration's priorities and vision. His speech will focus on fostering international cooperation

Secret Service again faces scrutiny after another gunman targets Trump

Biden administration officials praised the agency's response, and former Secret Service agents say there are key differences between what unfolded Sunday and the security lapses

Pager explosions in Lebanon: How attack was planned over 6 months ago

Simultaneous pager explosions in Lebanon on Tuesday killed at least nine people and injured 2,700. These devices were being used by the militant group Hezbollah, which blamed Israel for the attack

Donald Trump pledges tariffs, repeats false claims of Chinese automakers

Trump said his tariffs would make Chinese vehicles built in Mexico unsellable in the US, forcing automakers from China and elsewhere to set up factories in the US

US decision on Nippon bid for US Steel pushed back until after election

Robust CFIUS reviews take 90 days but it is common for companies to withdraw their filings and resubmit them to give them more time to address the panel's concerns

How Israel's Mossad planted explosives in 5,000 Hezbollah's pagers

The pager blasts came at a time of mounting concern about tensions between Israel and Hezbollah

Trudeau says there's 'more work to do' after party suffers by-election loss

Obviously it would have been nicer to be able to win . . . but there's more work to do, Trudeau said in Ottawa

Trump holds first event since assassination bid; Harris does rare interview

The two candidates briefly put their differences aside in a phone call Trump described as very, very nice even as crowds booed when he mentioned Harris by her first name

Harris understands fracking ban raises energy costs: Industry execs

Several executives at the conference also called on the Biden administration to make it easier for US companies to export LNG

EV tariffs will damage Germany, China: Chinese commerce minister

Wang is visiting Europe for talks on the EU's anti-subsidy case against Chinese-made EVs ahead of a vote on more tariffs

US military acknowledges Houthi rebels shot down 2 MQ-9 Reaper drones

US Air Force Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder, the Pentagon's press secretary, said authorities continue to investigate Monday's downing, but declined to elaborate