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S Korea unveils most powerful missile, which could reach N Korea's bunkers
The North Korean regime must abandon the delusion that nuclear weapons will protect them, Yoon said
 "S Korea unveils most powerful missile, which could reach N Korea's bunkers")
From music mogul to legal trouble: What's going on with rapper P Diddy?
P Diddy faces charges of sex trafficking, racketeering conspiracy, and interstate transportation for prostitution
 "From music mogul to legal trouble: What's going on with rapper P Diddy?")
Verizon says resolved network disruption; FCC probing firm's network outage
The FCC is investigating the AT&T outage, which blocked more than 92 million voice calls and prevented more than 25,000 attempts to reach 911, the agency said
 "Verizon says resolved network disruption; FCC probing firm's network outage")
Over 1.6 million US customers still without power after Hurricane Helene
US energy company Duke Energy had the most power outages in the Carolinas with about 415,601 customers still out in South Carolina and 287,369 out in North Carolina, according to PowerOutage.us.
 "Over 1.6 million US customers still without power after Hurricane Helene")
Trump heads to Wisconsin's Democratic stronghold ahead of vice prez debate
Later on Tuesday, Trump is expected to hold an event at a museum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin's largest city and home to the largest number of Democratic voters and second-largest number of Republicans
 "Trump heads to Wisconsin's Democratic stronghold ahead of vice prez debate")
Nato's new Chief Rutte prepares to take on Putin with Dutch pragmatism
Rutte will also have to handle pressure from some members to devote more attention to counter-terrorism and reinforce Nato's southern flank
 "Nato's new Chief Rutte prepares to take on Putin with Dutch pragmatism")
Navigating US presidential politics, Zelenskyy met Trump and Harris
But Zelenskyy found himself briefly mired in domestic politics before meeting with Trump in New York
 "Navigating US presidential politics, Zelenskyy met Trump and Harris")
US antitrust trial in Tapestry bid for Capri ends, decision awaited
A US federal judge will decide whether to block the merger that was announced in August 2023, or allow it to proceed, decision could be expected anywhere between three weeks to three months
 "US antitrust trial in Tapestry bid for Capri ends, decision awaited")
Taiwan shuts schools and offices ahead of direct hit from powerful typhoon
More than 500 people were moved from mountainous regions prone to landslides. Nearly 40,000 troops were mobilised to help with rescue efforts, according to the Defence Ministry
 "Taiwan shuts schools and offices ahead of direct hit from powerful typhoon")
China's Communist Party has been in power for 75 years: Will it reach 100?
Party leaders now want to build an even stronger China to achieve what they call the rejuvenation of the nation by 2049
 "China's Communist Party has been in power for 75 years: Will it reach 100?")
CVS Health likely to explore options including potential break-up
CVS is led by healthcare industry veteran Karen Lynch, who previously headed the Aetna unit and is temporarily overseeing the business with Chief Financial Officer Tom Cowhey
 "CVS Health likely to explore options including potential break-up")
Project 33: US Navy unveils plan to counter China's military aggression
US Navy is shifting its focus towards maximising efficiency and leveraging cutting-edge technologies
 "Project 33: US Navy unveils plan to counter China's military aggression")
Death toll from rain-induced floods, landslides across Nepal hits 217
The Kathmandu Valley suffered the most where the death toll crossed 50
 "Death toll from rain-induced floods, landslides across Nepal hits 217")
Hezbollah political party, not terrorist group: Iranian envoy Elahi
The remarks by Elahi came on the death of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah in a strike carried out by Israel
 "Hezbollah political party, not terrorist group: Iranian envoy Elahi")
AI chip firm Cerebras records threefold revenue jump in US IPO filing
Receding recession fears and a strong equities rally have also rejuvenated the US IPO market in 2024 after two lackluster years
 "AI chip firm Cerebras records threefold revenue jump in US IPO filing")
Global investors call time on their exodus from China, ready to stake bets
China's factory activity shrank for a fifth straight month and the services sector slowed sharply in September, suggesting Beijing may need to move urgently to meet its 5 per cent 2024 growth target
 "Global investors call time on their exodus from China, ready to stake bets")
Hurricane John floods towns along Mexico's Pacific coast, leaving 15 dead
The Mexican army began delivering aid packages to families in the town that were hit last year by Hurricane Otis
 "Hurricane John floods towns along Mexico's Pacific coast, leaving 15 dead")
Biden administration toughens asylum restrictions at border to stir voters
These changes will make it much more difficult to lift the restrictions and allow people entering the country between the official border crossings eventually to apply for asylum in the US
 "Biden administration toughens asylum restrictions at border to stir voters")
Fed drives global push to cut rates despite uncertainties over 2025
Whatever happens, a sustained period of central bank activism, in contrast to the recent hiatus of higher-for-longer rates, is likely to take hold
 "Fed drives global push to cut rates despite uncertainties over 2025")
China marks 75 years of Communist Party rule as challenges, threats linger
No festivities have been announced for the occasion on Tuesday, save for a flag-raising ceremony at Tiananmen Square