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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")
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")
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")
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")
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")
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")
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")
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")
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")
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?")
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")
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")
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")
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")
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")
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")
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")
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")
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")
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