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US elections: Harris calls chip workers in Michigan 'source of optimism'
Harris met with workers as she toured the factory and spoke about American leadership
 "US elections: Harris calls chip workers in Michigan 'source of optimism'")
Democrats escalate attacks on Trump after comedian's Puerto Rico remark
Vice President Kamala Harris described Trump's rally Sunday at Madison Square Garden as more vivid than usual
 "Democrats escalate attacks on Trump after comedian's Puerto Rico remark")
Harris focused on results, being as inclusive as possible, says official
She is focused on practical results and being as inclusive as possible, Neera Tanden, Domestic Policy Advisor to the US President told PTI in an interview
 "Harris focused on results, being as inclusive as possible, says official")
US elections 2024: Fires at ballot drop boxes being probed, say officials
Steve Bernd, a spokesperson for the FBI's Seattle office, said the federal officials are examining these incidents along with the help of state and local law enforcement
 "US elections 2024: Fires at ballot drop boxes being probed, say officials")
US pursues modest Mideast plans amid uncertainty over upcoming elections
In the meantime, the Middle East is uneasy about what happens next after Israel struck Iranian military targets
 "US pursues modest Mideast plans amid uncertainty over upcoming elections")
S Africa submits legal claim to UN court which accuses Israel of genocide
The filing takes place as the Israeli military has called on Palestinians to evacuate northern Gaza
 "S Africa submits legal claim to UN court which accuses Israel of genocide")
Kamala Harris plans 'freedom' rally, Trump courts men in final push
Harris casts herself as standing in between Trump and a key trifecta that includes economic opportunity, reproductive rights and Democracy itself
 "Kamala Harris plans 'freedom' rally, Trump courts men in final push")
Boeing to raise up to $19 bn to shore up finances, stave off downgrade
Based on Friday's closing price, Boeing can raise $13.95 billion from the common stock offering, though such issues are typically priced at a discount to ensure enough demand
 "Boeing to raise up to $19 bn to shore up finances, stave off downgrade")
Volkswagen labour chief sounds alarm on mass layoffs, plant closures
Europe's biggest carmaker has been negotiating for weeks with unions over its plans to revamp its business and lower costs, including considering plant closures in Germany for the first time
 "Volkswagen labour chief sounds alarm on mass layoffs, plant closures")
Japan's Shigeru Ishiba vows to bring stability after losing majority
"The LDP suffered a crushing defeat," said Takeshi Minami, chief economist at Norinchukin Research Institute, who sees a December rate hike as the main scenario
 "Japan's Shigeru Ishiba vows to bring stability after losing majority")
Slight progress in biodiversity protection but some species decline: Report
The biodiversity summit underway in Cali, Colombia is a follow-up to the 2022 accord in Montreal, which includes 23 measures to halt and reverse nature loss
 "Slight progress in biodiversity protection but some species decline: Report")
Joe Biden casts 2024 Presidential election ballot near his Delaware home
It's a bittersweet moment for Biden, who decided to end his reelection campaign in July because of growing concerns about his health and Democrats' worries about his chances of defeating Trump
 "Joe Biden casts 2024 Presidential election ballot near his Delaware home")
Oil prices slide 5% after limited Israeli retaliatory attack on Iran
Brent futures were down $4.13, or 5.43 per cent, at $71.92 a barrel at 1445 GMT, while WTI US crude futures lost $4.04, or 5.63 per cent, to $67.74
 "Oil prices slide 5% after limited Israeli retaliatory attack on Iran")
European banks to continue dealing with Indian clearing firms post October
Europe's authorities set the deadline last year after their request for co-supervision of European trades settled through Indian clearing houses was denied by the Reserve Bank of India
 "European banks to continue dealing with Indian clearing firms post October")
Sacheerome targets 30-40% annual growth in West Asian fragrance market
"India's rich resources and lower operational costs give us a strong competitive edge," MD said
 "Sacheerome targets 30-40% annual growth in West Asian fragrance market")
North Korea sent troops to help Russia in Ukraine war, confirms Nato
Rutte said that the move represents a significant escalation in North Korea's involvement in the conflict and marks a dangerous expansion of Russia's war
 "North Korea sent troops to help Russia in Ukraine war, confirms Nato")
In China's 'war for people', cities ease residency rules to invite migrants
The competition among cities mirrors the 'talent war' that started in 2017, during which urban centres sought to bolster modern industries by maintaining robust population levels
 "In China's 'war for people', cities ease residency rules to invite migrants")
Trump's campaign faces backlash for racist jokes, anti-immigration push
Donald Trump's rally at Madison Square Garden was criticised for harsh anti-immigrant push, racist jokes, misogyny, and fear-mongering a week ahead of US polls
 "Trump's campaign faces backlash for racist jokes, anti-immigration push")
'Necessary for India to settle relationship with Russia': Ambassador Alipov
While addressing challenges to this mechanism, he noted that both countries are working towards making bilateral payments more feasible despite financial hurdles
 "'Necessary for India to settle relationship with Russia': Ambassador Alipov")
Pak starts new polio vaccination drive as virus detected in 16 districts
During the drive, special teams of health departments will go door to door to inoculate more than 45 million children
 "Pak starts new polio vaccination drive as virus detected in 16 districts")