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G7 backs free, open Indo-Pacific, opposes attempts to change status quo
G7 Foreign Ministers meeting under Canada's G7 Presidency in Niagara on November 11-12, issued a joint statement highlighting their shared position on key global security challenges
 "G7 backs free, open Indo-Pacific, opposes attempts to change status quo")
US will probe Epstein's ties to Clinton, other political foes: Pam Bondi
Bondi posted on X that she was assigning Manhattan US Attorney Jay Clayton to lead the probe
 "US will probe Epstein's ties to Clinton, other political foes: Pam Bondi")
Judge blocks Trump bid to cut federal funding for University of California
US District Judge Rita Lin in San Francisco granted a preliminary injunction sought by labor unions and other groups representing UC faculty, students and employees
 "Judge blocks Trump bid to cut federal funding for University of California")
US military's 20th strike on alleged drug-running boat kills 4 in Caribbean
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Thursday formally named the mission Operation Southern Spear, emphasising the growing significance and permanence of the military's presence in the region
 "US military's 20th strike on alleged drug-running boat kills 4 in Caribbean")
Trump drops tariffs on beef, coffee, tropical fruit to ease price pressure
The move comes after voters in off-year elections earlier this month cited economic concerns as their top issue
 "Trump drops tariffs on beef, coffee, tropical fruit to ease price pressure")
US administration plans broad tariff exemptions to curb rising food prices
The exemptions are expected to include beef and citrus products, although the people cautioned that President Trump had not made a final decision
 "US administration plans broad tariff exemptions to curb rising food prices")
China's economy slows as factory output, retail sales hit yearly lows
Retail sales, a gauge of consumption, expanded 2.9 per cent last month, also their worst pace since August last year, and cooled from a 3.0 per cent rise in September
 "China's economy slows as factory output, retail sales hit yearly lows")
UK's Reeves abandons plans to raise income tax rates, roiling markets
As recently as Monday, she said it would not be possible to stick to this pledge without 'deep cuts' to public investment
 "UK's Reeves abandons plans to raise income tax rates, roiling markets")
Google offers ad tech changes to settle €3 bn EU antitrust order
Despite the offer, the company said it still disagrees with the European Commission's September decision and plans to appeal
 "Google offers ad tech changes to settle €3 bn EU antitrust order")
Court blocks new US curbs on immigrants seeking commercial driving licences
The court said the federal government didn't follow proper procedure in drafting the rule and failed to articulate a satisfactory explanation for how the rule would promote safety
 "Court blocks new US curbs on immigrants seeking commercial driving licences")
Walmart CEO Doug McMillon to retire, insider John Furner named top boss
McMillon, 59, will be replaced by U.S. division chief CEO John Furner, 51, a veteran with three decades at the company
 "Walmart CEO Doug McMillon to retire, insider John Furner named top boss")
At least 4 killed, 27 injured in Russia's massive combined attack on Kyiv
At least 430 drones and 18 missiles were used in the attack across the country, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said
 "At least 4 killed, 27 injured in Russia's massive combined attack on Kyiv")
India should be leader of reform process at WTO: Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala
She said that India's economy is growing at a healthy pace and it is a leader in areas such as technology
 "India should be leader of reform process at WTO: Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala")
US lawmaker to introduce bill to completely eliminate H-1B visa programme
Trump administration has launched a massive crackdown to check abuse in the H-1B visa programme which is used by companies, particularly technology companies
 "US lawmaker to introduce bill to completely eliminate H-1B visa programme")
Nike ends initiative that offered employees a week off for wellness
Nike's annual "Wellness Week," had been held each August, with the world's largest sportswear company powering down its corporate headquarters in Beaverton, Oregon, to give staff more time to unwind
 "Nike ends initiative that offered employees a week off for wellness")
Verizon weighs up to 20,000 layoffs as new CEO Dan Schulman takes charge
Verizon has about 100,000 employees. The planned cuts are part of an aggressive strategy that Schulman recently unveiled to reclaim market share
 "Verizon weighs up to 20,000 layoffs as new CEO Dan Schulman takes charge")
Asian stocks slide as hawkish Fed comments crush hopes of early rate cut
Japan's Nikkei tumbled 1.8 per cent on Friday, Australia's resources-heavy shares slid 1.5 per cent, while South Korea plunged 2.3 per cent
 "Asian stocks slide as hawkish Fed comments crush hopes of early rate cut")
Trump signs executive order to support children coming out of foster care
Trump talked about how every year, 15,000 children find themselves at a paucity of support upon stepping outside of foster care homes
 "Trump signs executive order to support children coming out of foster care")
British billionaire Joe Lewis pardoned by Trump for insider trading
Lewis, 88, had requested a pardon so he could receive medical treatment and visit his grandchildren and great grandchildren in the United States
 "British billionaire Joe Lewis pardoned by Trump for insider trading")
BBC apologises to Trump, but says there's no basis for defamation claim
The BBC said Chair Samir Shah sent a personal letter saying that he and the corporation were sorry for the edit of the speech Trump gave before some of his supporters stormed the US Capitol
 "BBC apologises to Trump, but says there's no basis for defamation claim")