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J&J gets plaintiff backing for $6.5 bn to resolve lawsuits over baby powder

Separately, the company said in May it has resolved 95% of claims its baby powder was tainted with asbestos and caused mesothelioma, a type of cancer that forms in tissues around the heart and lungs

J&J gets plaintiff backing for $6.5 bn to resolve lawsuits over baby powder
Updated On : 13 Aug 2024 | 8:18 AM IST

UN chief pushes for Security Council reforms, permanent seat for Africa

In a high-level debate on Monday, United Nations Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, addressing Security Council said that the composition of the UNSC has failed to keep pace with a changing world

UN chief pushes for Security Council reforms, permanent seat for Africa
Updated On : 13 Aug 2024 | 8:15 AM IST

US will continue to monitor 'human rights' situation in B'desh: White House

Over the past few days, hundreds of Hindu-Americans in various US cities have been holding peaceful protest rallies against the alleged human rights violations of minority Hindu community in B'desh

US will continue to monitor 'human rights' situation in B'desh: White House
Updated On : 13 Aug 2024 | 8:11 AM IST

US election: Pro-Trump PAC plans $100 mn ad blitz as Harris gains steam

The group is launching a $70 million ad blitz in four states - Michigan, Wisconsin, Nevada and North Carolina

US election: Pro-Trump PAC plans $100 mn ad blitz as Harris gains steam
Updated On : 13 Aug 2024 | 8:11 AM IST

Fitch cuts Israel's rating to A+ as Gaza war seen lasting into 2025

The action reflects the impact of the continuation of the war in Gaza, heightened geopolitical risks and military operations on multiple fronts, analysts wrote

Fitch cuts Israel's rating to A+ as Gaza war seen lasting into 2025
Updated On : 13 Aug 2024 | 8:05 AM IST

Trump blames assassination bid on 'lack of coordination' in Musk interview

Monday's meeting also highlighted the evolving personal relationship between Trump and Musk, two of the world's most powerful men

Trump blames assassination bid on 'lack of coordination' in Musk interview
Updated On : 13 Aug 2024 | 8:01 AM IST

Collapsing land sales in Hong Kong threatens city's funding model

For decades, the city's government generated massive income from auctioning off land to cash-rich developers as prices soared

Collapsing land sales in Hong Kong threatens city's funding model
Updated On : 13 Aug 2024 | 7:48 AM IST

White House denies allegations of US involvement in Bangladesh crisis

We have had no involvement at all, any reports or rumours that the United States government was involved in these events is simply false, White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre told reporters

White House denies allegations of US involvement in Bangladesh crisis
Updated On : 13 Aug 2024 | 7:34 AM IST

Spiraling electricity bills overtake rent costs for some people in Pakistan

The South Asian nation - where nearly half the population survives on less than $4 a day - has seen electricity prices surge 155 per cent since 2021

Spiraling electricity bills overtake rent costs for some people in Pakistan
Updated On : 13 Aug 2024 | 7:23 AM IST

Ukraine's incursion into Russia embarrasses Putin; how will it affect war?

The Russian military has thus far struggled to deal with the surprise attack, which has led tens of thousands of civilians to flee the region

Ukraine's incursion into Russia embarrasses Putin; how will it affect war?
Updated On : 13 Aug 2024 | 7:14 AM IST

1 person dead in Athens wildfires; firefighter continue as winds drop

The blaze started Sunday near Lake Marathon, about 35 kilometres (22 miles) northeast of Athens, coursed across Mount Pendeli and reached capital's northern suburbs, burning several homes, businesses

1 person dead in Athens wildfires; firefighter continue as winds drop
Updated On : 13 Aug 2024 | 7:04 AM IST

US beefs up posture in Mideast, warns of an Iran-backed attack on Israel

Officials have been on the lookout for retaliatory strikes by both Iran and Hezbollah for the killings, and the US has been beefing up its presence in the region

US beefs up posture in Mideast, warns of an Iran-backed attack on Israel
Updated On : 13 Aug 2024 | 6:52 AM IST

Harris, Trump paint different pictures for voters as campaign intensifies

Kamala Harris is pushing joy- branding Democratic ticket, which includes her running mate, Minnesota Gov Tim Walz, as joyful warriors; Trump, meanwhile, has promoted a gloomier view for Republicans

Harris, Trump paint different pictures for voters as campaign intensifies
Updated On : 13 Aug 2024 | 6:51 AM IST

4.4 magnitude quake felt in LA, San Diego; buildings sway, no big damage

The quake was felt from greater Los Angeles south to San Diego and east to the Palm Springs desert region, according to the USGS community reporting page, swaying buildings, shattering objects

4.4 magnitude quake felt in LA, San Diego; buildings sway, no big damage
Updated On : 13 Aug 2024 | 6:30 AM IST

US beefs up naval, air forces in West Asia ahead of Gaza truce talks

Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin ordered the USS Abraham Lincoln carrier group, equipped with F-35C fighters, to speed up its arrival in the region

US beefs up naval, air forces in West Asia ahead of Gaza truce talks
Updated On : 12 Aug 2024 | 11:20 PM IST

Los Angeles looks ahead for next Olympics, hopes to turn a profit

LA28 has an estimated budget of nearly $7 billion to cover costs including the opening and closing ceremonies

Los Angeles looks ahead for next Olympics, hopes to turn a profit
Updated On : 12 Aug 2024 | 11:10 PM IST

S&P, Moody's downgrade JetBlue amid $3 bn debt raise, shares sink

JetBlue intends to raise $1.5 billion through a private offering of senior secured notes and an additional $1.25 billion via a term loan, secured by TrueBlue

S&P, Moody's downgrade JetBlue amid $3 bn debt raise, shares sink
Updated On : 12 Aug 2024 | 10:59 PM IST

Zelenskyy confirms Ukrainian military's operation in Russia's Kursk region

Zelenkskyy made the statement in a post on Telegram praising the country's soldiers and commanders "for their steadfastness and decisive actions

Zelenskyy confirms Ukrainian military's operation in Russia's Kursk region
Updated On : 12 Aug 2024 | 10:58 PM IST

Ukraine seizes 28 villages in Russia's Kursk ahead of possible peace talks

Putin said Zelenskyy is trying to improve negotiating position; questions "what talks there can be with Ukraine"

Ukraine seizes 28 villages in Russia's Kursk ahead of possible peace talks
Updated On : 12 Aug 2024 | 9:42 PM IST

JetBlue Airways to raise over $3 bn through debt offerings, shares fall

The New York-based airline intends to raise $1.5 billion through a private offering of senior secured notes and an additional $1.25 billion via a term loan, secured by TrueBlue

JetBlue Airways to raise over $3 bn through debt offerings, shares fall
Updated On : 12 Aug 2024 | 8:42 PM IST