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White House withdraws Stefanik's UN envoy bid over tight GOP House margin
Trump confirmed the decision in a Truth Social post on Thursday, saying that it was essential that we maintain EVERY Republican Seat in Congress
 "White House withdraws Stefanik's UN envoy bid over tight GOP House margin")
Bangladesh's Chief Adviser Yunus meets Chinese President Xi Jinping
Yunus, on a four-day visit to China, took part in the country's Boao Forum for Asia Annual Conference in Hainan
 "Bangladesh's Chief Adviser Yunus meets Chinese President Xi Jinping")
Man accused of setting fire to Tesla vehicles in Las Vegas arrested: Police
Paul Hyon Kim, 36, faces charges in connection with the March 18 attack in both state and federal court
 "Man accused of setting fire to Tesla vehicles in Las Vegas arrested: Police")
British Steel plans plant closure after failing to agree deal with UK govt
The company, Britain's second-biggest steelmaker, blamed highly challenging market conditions, the imposition of tariffs, and higher environmental costs relating to the production of high-carbon steel
 "British Steel plans plant closure after failing to agree deal with UK govt")
OpenAI close to finalising $40 bn SoftBank-led funding at $300 bn valuation
The deal is set to value the company at $300 billion including dollars raised - almost double the ChatGPT maker's previous valuation of $157 billion from when it raised money in October
 "OpenAI close to finalising $40 bn SoftBank-led funding at $300 bn valuation")
President Donald Trump's punishing tariffs stun US' automaker allies
Mexico, Japan, and South Korea, along with Canada, account for about 75 per cent of US vehicle imports
 "President Donald Trump's punishing tariffs stun US' automaker allies")
Venezuela increases oil exports to China as US secondary tariff tightens
Venezuela's oil industry is facing its biggest threat since the first Trump administration essentially banned US imports of oil from the country in 2019
Trump imposes 25% tariff on imported cars, expects $100 bn in tax revenue
But US and foreign automakers have plants around the world to accommodate global sales while maintaining competitive prices
 "Trump imposes 25% tariff on imported cars, expects $100 bn in tax revenue")
US seeks control over Ukraine investments, sidelining European allies
If accepted, the partnership agreement would bestow enormous power on the US to control investments into Ukraine in projects including roads and railways, ports, mines, oil and gas
 "US seeks control over Ukraine investments, sidelining European allies")
Five wounded in Amsterdam stabbing; one suspect arrested, probe ongoing
Police have cordoned off the area and multiple ambulances have responded to the event. A trauma helicopter called to the scene has landed on the square
 "Five wounded in Amsterdam stabbing; one suspect arrested, probe ongoing")
Trump's auto tariffs boost car rental demand; Hertz and Avis shares surge
The new levies could add thousands of dollars to the cost of an average vehicle in the United States
 "Trump's auto tariffs boost car rental demand; Hertz and Avis shares surge")
'The Eleventh Hour': Salman Rushdie's story collection to release on Nov 4
The Eleventh Hour' by Salman Rushdie is his latest fiction after the global bestseller 'Knife'
 "'The Eleventh Hour': Salman Rushdie's story collection to release on Nov 4")
Six killed, three abducted by Baloch separatists in Gwadar bus attack
In a separate terror incident, a bomb exploded near a police vehicle in the Barech Market area of Quetta on Thursday, killing three people and injuring 17 others
 "Six killed, three abducted by Baloch separatists in Gwadar bus attack")
Trump administration plans large layoffs, targets 10K jobs in health dept
The jobs cuts come after around 10,000 employees have already opted to leave the department through so-called voluntary separation letters
US economy expands 2.4% in Q4 after upgrade; full year growth at 2.8%
The Commerce Department said that growth in gross domestic product the nation's output of goods and services decelerated from a 3.1 per cent pace in July-September 2024
 "US economy expands 2.4% in Q4 after upgrade; full year growth at 2.8%")
US tariff hike will drive up prices for American consumers: H&M CEO
H&M is monitoring and preparing for tariffs, though these are a moving target given the uncertainty over which countries Trump's announcement will target next week, Erver said
 "US tariff hike will drive up prices for American consumers: H&M CEO")
European automakers decry Trump's auto tariffs that will 'punish consumers'
The US is the biggest export destination for the European auto industry and in 2023, European automakers exported 56 billion euros worth of vehicles and parts to the US
 "European automakers decry Trump's auto tariffs that will 'punish consumers'")
North Korea sent around 3,000 additional troops to Russia, says Seoul
South Korea's National Intelligence Service previously attributed the high North Korean casualties to the troops' likely struggles in adapting to drones and other elements of modern warfare
 "North Korea sent around 3,000 additional troops to Russia, says Seoul")
US prosecutors investigate tip about timing of Pfizer's Covid vaccine
The report said on Wednesday GSK's former head of vaccine development, Philip Dormitzer, had told his colleagues about the delay by Pfizer, where he worked before joining the British company
 "US prosecutors investigate tip about timing of Pfizer's Covid vaccine")
Trump asks two spy agencies to train satellites to surveil US-Mexico border
The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) and the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) oversee spy satellites and analyse imagery for the Pentagon and other intelligence organisations
 "Trump asks two spy agencies to train satellites to surveil US-Mexico border")