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Uniqlo owner seen posting 24% annual profit rise on brand's overseas push

That's marginally higher than the company's 475 billion yen forecast, which it lifted in July citing a strong performance in the second half

After Israel targets Hezbollah, Lebanon envoy to India cites Gandhi

Narsh said Lebanon has been urging world capitals, including New Delhi, since October last year to prevent the conflict from escalating into a regional war

Boeing at risk of junk rating with S&P amid ongoing strike by workers

The credit grader estimated that Boeing will burn through about $10 billion of cash in 2024.

Elon Musk's X to be reinstated in Brazil after complying with SC demands

Elon Musk's X was blocked on August 30 in the highly online country of 213 million people and one of X's biggest markets

Residents flee Tampa bay area as hurricane milton approaches Florida coast

After weakening slightly, Milton regained strength on Tuesday afternoon and became a Category 5 storm again, with winds of 165 mph (265 kph)

Harris gets personal in media blitz, resists breaking with Biden's policy

Even though Kamala Harris' abbreviated and unexpected bid for the presidency is more than half over, she is still racing to introduce herself to voters who haven't made up their minds about her

Hezbollah terrorists, six senior leaders eliminated in Israeli airstrikes

Lebanese Ministry of Health announced that 36 people have been killed, and 150 others wounded as a result of Israeli attacks on Lebanon

TikTok designed to be addictive, harmful to kids: US states' lawsuits

Lawsuits note TikTok design features that addict children to platform, such as ability to scroll endlessly through content, push notifications with buzzes and face filters

As Israel plots to strike Iran, its choices range from symbolic to severe

The Associated Press spoke to two former Israeli prime ministers and other experts to explore Israel's options. There is broad consensus that Israel must strike back

India, US prioritise to support each others' hydrogen missions: USISPF

Over time, with increased public-private sector collaboration and reverse trade missions, we will be able to build a strong hydrogen economy in India, with ample employment opportunities, Aghi said

After taking office, France's minority govt survives no-confidence vote

It comes as Barnier's fragile government faces a major challenge to get a budget for next year approved with no majority at parliament

Will not give up on calls for urgent ceasefire in Gaza, Lebanon: UN chief

On October 7, as the attack by Hamas on Israel completed one year, Guterres said that it is a day for the global community to condemn the 'abhorrent acts of Hamas'

OnlyFans user Richardson pleads guilty in child pornography case: Report

Richardsons case was cited in a Reuters investigation in July about complaints to police that child sex abuse material was featured on OnlyFans

US aviation admin issues safety alert over Boeing 737 jammed rudder

The National Transportation Safety Board on Sept. 26 issued urgent safety recommendations to Boeing and the FAA after investigating the potential for rudder issues in some 737 airplanes

Gold prices fall over 1% as employment data lowers expectations of rate cut

Spot gold fell 1.1 per cent to $2,615.50 per ounce by 12:19 p.m. ET (1619 GMT), falling for the fifth-straight session and moving further from the Sept. 26 record peak of $2,685.42

Faced with a declining population, China pushing citizens to have babies

The central government has also recently pledged to reduce "medically unnecessary abortions," setting off worries that access to the procedure could be restricted

EU's new system to sanction people indulging in sabotage on Russia's behalf

Nato warned earlier this year of Russian hostile state activity against the Czech Republic, Estonia, Germany, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland and the UK

Chinese govt expresses concern over US policies on chip, connected vehicle

The ministry noted that both sides held candid, in-depth, and practical discussions on mutual economic and trade concerns

Ex-Amazon executive's startup Auger raises $100 mn for supply chain

Auger will provide a software-as-a-service platform which uses an artificial intelligence operating system along with automation to provide real-time data

US trade deficit narrows sharply in August on increase in exports

The trade gap contracted 10.8 per cent to $70.4 billion from a revised $78.9 billion in July, the Commerce Department's Bureau of Economic Analysis said