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Harris, Trump offer starkly different visions on climate change, energy

Harris briefly mentioned climate change as she outlined fundamental freedoms, Trump, meanwhile, led chants of drill, baby, drill and pledged to dismantle the Biden administration's green new scam

UAE signs agreement with UNICEF to aid humanitarian efforts in Sudan

The agreement allocates $ 6million for UNICEF's operations in Sudan and $ 1million for its activities in South Sudan

Trump questions acceptance of transgenders at Moms for Liberty gathering

Trump said transgender women should not be allowed to play in women's sports and said access to gender-affirming health care should be restricted

Donald Trump vows to tackle inflation, corruption at Pennsylvania rally

Trump said that he will work towards making the country a dominant energy producer in the world and claimed the country will experience a reduction in energy costs

Houthi rebels target ship with missiles in Gulf of Aden as oil tanker burns

The attack comes after the Houthis repeatedly assaulted and then boarded a Greek-flagged oil tanker in the nearby Red Sea

UN releases $100 million for humanitarian emergencies in 10 countries

Acting UN humanitarian chief Joyce Msuya said a lack of funding in these countries is preventing aid agencies from providing life-saving assistance

Top Brazilian judge orders suspension of X platform amid feud with Musk

The move on Friday further escalates the monthslong feud between the two men over free speech

Trump endorses free IVF; campaign stumbles over Florida abortion measure

IVF treatments became an additional flashpoint after the Alabama Supreme Court ruled in February that frozen embryos could be considered children under state law

Chinese Communist Party tightens rules of behaviour for its members

Comprising 27 articles, these new rules are crucial for exercising full and rigorous Party self-governance, an official from the Organisation Department of the CPC Central Committee told Xinhua

MCA-Nepal signs contract for cross-border power transmission line to India

The Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) Nepal Compact is jointly funded by the government of Nepal and the US government

Typhoon Shanshan disrupts Japan: Factories closed, 3 dead. Top updates

One of the most powerful storms to hit Japan in recent years, Typhoon Shanshan made landfall in Kyushu on August 29, causing widespread disruptions to transportation and prompting mass evacuations

Sunita Williams assures mother of safe return amid extended space mission

Originally planned as a week-long mission, Sunita Williams' stay has been extended by several months due to repeated helium leaks and other technical challenges

Prez Biden called to inform about decision to not seek reelection: Harris

In the first major television interview of her presidential campaign on Thursday, the 59-year-old Vice President said she was with her family when she got the call from Biden, 81

China's central bank starts trading govt bonds to influence yield curve

After starting with just verbal warnings earlier this year, the PBOC's pushback against the bond rally has evolved into action since early August

Japan's defence ministry seeks record budget amidst growing Chinese threat

Japan has been rapidly building up the defense of the southwestern region in recent years amid China's growing military threats and tension in the regional seas

US futures rise, inflation data in spotlight as Fed's Sept meeting nears

Economists polled by Reuters forecast a marginal rise to 2.6% on an annual basis, from the previous month's 2.5%

How the US will choose its next president: Election process explained

The upcoming US presidential election is shaping up to be a historic battle, with ex-President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris emerging as the primary contenders

China's market regulator says Alibaba completed 3-yr 'rectification' period

In 2021, the regulator slapped a record $2.75 billion fine on the e-commerce giant for abusing its market position by forcing merchants on its platforms not to work with rival platforms

Inflation fell to 2.2% in Europe, clearing way for ECB's Sept rate cut

The monthly figure is now close to the ECB's target of 2 per cent, the level considered best for the economy, now the bank is responsible for maintaining stable prices

China lacks ability to fully invade, but has other options: Taiwan military

China's aim with the drills was to practice cutting off communication with the outside world and blockade Taiwan, and boarding foreign cargo ships is an option China could take