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Britain and Germany to sign defence pact to counter Russia's growing threat
Britain and Germany are also expected to collaborate on developing new land-based and aerial drones
 "Britain and Germany to sign defence pact to counter Russia's growing threat")
Russia, Iran may fuel violent post-election protests in US: Intel officials
The aim, the officials said, would be to increase division, cast doubt on election results and complicate the transfer of presidential power
 "Russia, Iran may fuel violent post-election protests in US: Intel officials")
Putin hosts global south leaders at Brics summit to counter western clout
The alliance that initially included Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa has expanded rapidly to embrace Iran, Egypt, Ethiopia, the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia
 "Putin hosts global south leaders at Brics summit to counter western clout")
Ready if Trump tries to declare early win, not worried about sexism: Harris
Trump has been criminally charged with trying to overturn the 2020 election, and refuses to admit he lost to President Joe Biden
 "Ready if Trump tries to declare early win, not worried about sexism: Harris")
Tension grips Bangladesh as protesters demand President's resignation
Anti-discrimination Student Movement, which spearheaded the campaign that led to the ouster of Hasina, rallied in front of the Central Shaheed Minar here, demanding Shahabuddin's resignation
 "Tension grips Bangladesh as protesters demand President's resignation")
Global fight against high inflation is 'almost won': IMF chief economist
In its latest assessment of the global economy, the IMF predicted that worldwide inflation will cool from 6.7 per cent last year to 5.8 per cent this year and to 4.3 per cent in 2025
 "Global fight against high inflation is 'almost won': IMF chief economist")
Trump calls Harris 'lazy,' invokes racist trope against Black people
Trump has also engaged in questioning people's racial backgrounds including Harris' and racial dog whistles and overtly racist rhetoric have been fixtures of Trump's public life
 "Trump calls Harris 'lazy,' invokes racist trope against Black people")
Will continue to work, have strong ties with India, Brazil, S Africa: US
US Principal Deputy Spokesperson Vedant Patel noted that US intends to manage its relationship and competition with China responsibly
 "Will continue to work, have strong ties with India, Brazil, S Africa: US")
Republicans voting early, breaking records; over 17 mn ballots cast so far
I am telling everyone to vote early, Trump said on a podcast last week hosted by conservative Dan Bongino, who has widely spread false information about early voting and the 2020 election
Mexico announces food, agri plan that could take country back to 1980s
President Claudia Sheinbaum pledged Tuesday to revive those often shabby, limited government stores and continue efforts to achieve food sovereignty
 "Mexico announces food, agri plan that could take country back to 1980s")
PM Modi discusses discharge of remaining Indians in Russian army with Putin
We understand that currently the embassy is pursuing around 20 cases with the Russian side and we hope that all of these individuals can be released at an early date and be repatriated to India
Russia behind viral disinformation targeting Tim Walz: US official
Analysts identified clues that linked the content to Russian disinformation operations, said the official, who briefed reporters on the condition of anonymity under rules set by the office of director
 "Russia behind viral disinformation targeting Tim Walz: US official")
It could take 350 years for Gaza to rebuild if blockade remains: UN report
Once a ceasefire is reached, a return to the pre-October 2023 status quo would not put Gaza on the path needed for recovery and sustainable development, the report said
 "It could take 350 years for Gaza to rebuild if blockade remains: UN report")
Joe Biden praises Slovenia PM for aiding major US-Russia prisoner swap
Deal was completed in August, and is the largest US-Russian prisoner swap in post-Soviet history, involving 24 people, many months of negotiations and concessions from other European countries
 "Joe Biden praises Slovenia PM for aiding major US-Russia prisoner swap")
US FAA finalizes pilot training, certification rules for air taxis
Joby CEO JoeBen Bevirt said the rule "will ensure the U.S. continues to play a global leadership role in the development and adoption of clean flight."
 "US FAA finalizes pilot training, certification rules for air taxis")
Four US Fed policymakers favour more rate cuts, but differ on pace
The remarks provide a small taste of what's expected to be a broad but closed-door debate of the appropriate path for policy at the Fed's upcoming policy meeting, on Nov. 6-7
 "Four US Fed policymakers favour more rate cuts, but differ on pace")
IMF upgrades US economic outlook, lowers expectations from Europe, China
IMF expects the US economy the world's largest to expand 2.8 per cent this year, down slightly from 2.9 per cent in 2023 but an improvement on the 2.6 per cent it had forecast for 2024 back in July
Isolationism has hurt America and world: Yellen to global finance leaders
Yellen was opening the IMF and World Bank annual meetings on Tuesday by highlighting US economic growth since the nation was in the grips of the Covid-19 pandemic
 "Isolationism has hurt America and world: Yellen to global finance leaders")
Honda recalls 780,000 vehicles in North America on fuel pump concern
Honda said because of defective high-pressure fuel pump core, cracks may form inside fuel pump, which can grow during driving, leading to possible fuel leaks or fuel smell while idling or driving
 "Honda recalls 780,000 vehicles in North America on fuel pump concern")
Ivory Coast expects cocoa output to grow by 10% in current season
The director of domestic marketing at the Coffee and Cocoa Council (CCC), Arsene Dadie, said although the first projections for the 2024/25 harvest showed positive signs in September
 "Ivory Coast expects cocoa output to grow by 10% in current season")