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OpenAI's rise pushes banks to expand equity research into private markets

The banks are aiming to capture the potential impact of unlisted competitors of the stocks they follow, as well as to sate a relentless investor appetite for insights into their performance

US adds 119,000 jobs in September as unemployment rate climbs to 4.4%

Nonfarm payrolls increased 119,000 after the prior month was revised to a decline, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data out Thursday

UN atomic watchdog urges Iran to give full data on nuclear stockpile

The development sets the stage for a likely further escalation of tensions between the UN nuclear agency and Iran

Nvidia CEO Huang rejects AI bubble fears as skeptics warn of rising risks

In a regulatory filing, Nvidia disclosed the majority of its booming business rests on four unnamed customers

Paris blackout halts metros, darkens streets as thousands lose power

A power outage hit parts of Paris and Hauts-de-Seine on Thursday morning, cutting electricity to thousands of homes and briefly stopping metro services and traffic lights

Leaders press on with G20 summit in South Africa without US and Trump

Trump has denounced South Africa's leadership of the G20 and said he would not attend, citing alleged discrimination of the country's white farmers

Emergency declared in Washington to maintain fuel supply at Seattle airport

The order temporarily waives and suspends state regulations limiting the number of hours commercial vehicle operators can drive

China's state-owned firms urge staff to avoid Japan trips as tensions rise

The development comes amid tensions between the two countries following the remarks made by Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi over Taiwan

Corruption scandal pressures Zelenskyy to show greater accountability

Zelenskyy's critics say it's also important to bolster credibility with Ukraine's Western allies, whose support is vital to the war effort and in eventually negotiating an end to the conflict

Meta alerts young Australians to download data before social media ban

Meta said young users could also use the notice period to update their contact information so we can get in touch and help them regain access once they turn 16

Threatened India, Pak with 350% tariffs if they didn't end conflict: Trump

Trump has repeated the claim over 60 times that he helped settle tension between India and Pakistan in May this year even as India has consistently denied any third-party intervention

Trump to meet New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani on Nov 21 at White House

Zohran Mamdani on Monday (local time) said that he hopes to meet Trump to find ways the political opposites can work together on the central focus of his winning campaign: affordability

Over 250 arrested in North Carolina as immigration crackdown widens

The push to carry out arrests in North Carolina expanded to areas around the state capital of Raleigh on Tuesday, spreading fear in at least one immigrant-heavy suburb

Trump's trade war showdown proved that China can now stand up to America

China absorbed the full weight of American economic pressure and retaliated successfully, weaponising dominance of global supply chains on which US relies, particularly rare earth minerals, magnets

Here's why Pakistan may regret letting army back at the centre of power

The 'establishment', Pakistanis' euphemism for their powerful military and the industries and organisations it controls has held a large share of power since its first decade as an independent nation

Turkey wins bid to host COP31 in Antalya following agreement with Australia

Although a formal sign-off is still needed, Flasberth said there was no opposition within a group of countries needed to back the decision

Paramount, Comcast and Netflix weigh bids as deadline nears for Warner Bros

Warner Bros. said it would evaluate strategic options last month after receiving interest in all or part of the business from multiple suitors. The first round of bids are expected today

Asia's currency-defence war chest soars to $8 trn boosting stability

The major central banks in the region have added more than $400 billion to their reserves this year, with 11 of the largest monetary authorities now having a stockpile of close to $8 trillion

After months of pushback, Trump signs bill to make Epstein files public

Bill requires Justice Department to release files and communications related to Epstein, as well as any information about the investigation into his death in a federal prison in 2019, within 30 days

Trump to unveil 'Genesis Mission' to boost US AI efforts, says official

On Tuesday, Trump called on lawmakers to pass a federal standard governing artificial intelligence either in an upcoming defence spending bill or as standalone legislation