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Pak ministries at odds over IMF condition on gas supply cut to industries

During a recent meeting at the prime minister's house, the Petroleum Division, a part of the energy ministry, claimed that the finance ministry accepted the condition despite its reservations

Wealthy countries back raising COP29 climate deal to $300 billion

The summit had been due to finish on Friday but ran into overtime as negotiators from nearly 200 countries

UN panel backs resolution for first ever treaty on crimes against humanity

Today's agreement to start up negotiations on a much-needed international treaty is an historic achievement that was a long time coming, Richard Dicker, Human Rights Watch's senior legal adviser

Storm brings record rain to northern California, US Northeast faces snow

Flooding closed part of scenic Highway 1, also known as the Pacific Coast Highway, in Mendocino County and there was no estimate for when it would reopen, according to the California Department

Cocoa and green tea may counter high-fat food effects under stress

The team found that consuming fatty foods with the low-flavanol drink when mentally stressed reduced vascular function and lasted up to 90 minutes after the stressful event was over

Study shows severe Covid infection may shrink cancer tumours in mice

The implications of this study extend beyond COVID and cancer. It shows how our immune system can be trained by one type of threat to become more effectiCancerve against another

US Supreme Court to decide legality of FCC fund for telecom services

Case involves the non-delegation doctrine, a legal concept that embraces the view that Congress cannot delegate the legislative powers given to it under the Constitution to other entities

Procter & Gamble ramps up presence on TikTok's Douyin to boost sales

Influencers on Douyin like Ni Bi Yi, a young mom, and Chou Dan, known for her jokes, tout Pantene's jasmine fragrance and ability to repair their hair, according to posts on the China-based sister app

US judge rejects SEC's attempt to sanction Elon Musk over testimony

The SEC did not immediately respond to a request for comment after business hours. Lawyers for Musk did not immediately respond to similar requests

Nissan convinces US court to decertify brake defect class actions

Writing for a three-judge panel, however, Chief Judge Jeffrey Sutton said some drivers may never have experienced sudden braking, or sought repairs to begin with

Airstrikes hit central Beirut's Basta, destroying at least one building

Heavy ground fighting between Israeli forces and Hezbollah militants was ongoing in southern Lebanon as Israeli troops have pushed farther from the border

Tesla, Trump, and DOGE: How Elon Musk broke his $340 bn net worth record

Elon Musk rockets to $347.8 billion net worth, fuelled by Tesla's rally, xAI's boom, and a new gig in Trump's 'DOGE' department

COP29: Civil society protests climate finance proposal, demands 'no deal'

At the UN climate conference in Baku, countries are required to reach an agreement on a new climate finance package to help developing countries cut greenhouse gas emissions and adapt to the warming

Taiwan reports rise in Chinese military activity near its borders

On Friday, Taiwanese President, Lai Ching-te attended the completion ceremony for the #ROCN Shuei-Sing Barracks. This base will serve as the new home for the Taiwanese Navy Underwater Operations Unit

Donald Trump names Fox News contributor Nesheiwat as Surgeon General

The Office of the Surgeon General is responsible for providing Americans with scientific information about healthcare options and how to reduce the risk of illness

Donald Trump selects former Congressman Dave Weldon for CDC Director

If confirmed, Weldon takes the helm of an Atlanta-based agency that's been trying to regain public trust and address shortcomings identified during the pandemic

Switzerland bars exports to Polish firm after ammunition ends up in Ukraine

Switzerland has long touted its neutrality in world affairs, and Swiss law bans exports of Swiss-owned or Swiss-made military hardware to countries in conflict

Donald Trump picks NFL veteran Scott Turner to lead Housing Department

Scott Turner is the first Black American picked for a Cabinet post in Donald Trump's second administration

Trump-backed Derek Merrin concedes to Democratic US Rep Kaptur in Ohio

The race for Ohio's 9th Congressional District was not settled until this Wednesday, when official results landed Kaptur ahead of Merrin by about 2,300 votes, or 0.7 per cent of the vote

US charges Indian for conspiring illegal export of aviation parts to Russia

Sanjay Kaushik was arrested in Miami on October 17 and was indicted on Thursday, the Department of Justice said in a press release