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Israeli teams will continue meetings on US ceasefire proposals: Netanyahu
The comments came after Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz said on Thursday there would be no ceasefire in the north
 "Israeli teams will continue meetings on US ceasefire proposals: Netanyahu")
Intel and US to finalise $8.5 billion in chips funding by year-end
US President Joe Biden awarded Intel nearly $20 billion in grants and loans in March to boost the company's domestic output
 "Intel and US to finalise $8.5 billion in chips funding by year-end")
World Tourism Day 2024: Date, theme, history, significance and more
Started in 1980 by the UNWTO, World Tourism Day celebrates the global impact of tourism. The day is dedicated to the significance of tourism in promoting cultural exchange and economic growth
 "World Tourism Day 2024: Date, theme, history, significance and more")
South Korea criminalises explicit deepfake possession amid public outcry
The bold new legislation introduces strict penalties, including imprisonment and hefty fines, as a response to public outrage over the distribution of sexually explicit deepfakes
 "South Korea criminalises explicit deepfake possession amid public outcry")
Bangladesh economic growth threatened by rapidly depleting water resources
Groundwater in the climate-vulnerable country is depleting faster than ever before, according to new research from WaterAid
 "Bangladesh economic growth threatened by rapidly depleting water resources")
Amid election fever, Trump launches diamond watches worth up to $1 lakh
Latest Trump bling unveiled: Former US President Donald Trump launched Official Trump Watch Collection, priced up to $100,000, just 40 days ahead of his election showdown with Kamala Harris
 "Amid election fever, Trump launches diamond watches worth up to $1 lakh")
Lebanon fears Gaza-like devastation as Israel ramps up airstrikes
The Israeli calls for Lebanese citizens to evacuate ahead of a widening air campaign
 "Lebanon fears Gaza-like devastation as Israel ramps up airstrikes")
Hurricane Helene hits Florida, raising fears of widespread damage, deaths
Officials pleaded with residents in the path of the storm to heed mandatory evacuation orders or face life-threatening conditions
 "Hurricane Helene hits Florida, raising fears of widespread damage, deaths")
Erdogan skips Kashmir mention at UNGA as Turkey eyes Brics membership
The next Brics summit is scheduled to take place in Kazan, Russia, from October 22 to 24, where Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is expected to attend
 "Erdogan skips Kashmir mention at UNGA as Turkey eyes Brics membership")
US experiencing worst border crisis in history of world: Donald Trump
The remarks by Trump on Thursday came on the eve of his Democratic rival Vice President Kamala Harris's visit to the US-Mexico border
 "US experiencing worst border crisis in history of world: Donald Trump")
US FDA approves Bristol Myers' Squibb drug for treating schizophrenia
Bristol Myers obtained the drug Cobenfy, also known as KarXT, through its $14 billion takeover of Karuna Therapeutics last year
 "US FDA approves Bristol Myers' Squibb drug for treating schizophrenia")
China's industrial profit growth swings back to decline in August
Profits plunged 17.8 per cent in August from a year earlier following a 4.1 per cent increase in July
 "China's industrial profit growth swings back to decline in August")
Israel's Lebanon move frustrates US; Netanyahu to address UN today: Updates
Israeli PM rejects US-backed ceasefire with Hezbollah, raising fears of wider conflict in West Asia amid Gaza war. Netanyahu to address the UN General Assembly in New York today
 "Israel's Lebanon move frustrates US; Netanyahu to address UN today: Updates")
Elon Musk's X seeks Brazil comeback, retreats on 'censorship' feud
A decision from the court on X's return is still pending, but people close to Musk in Brazil believe service could be restored in a matter of days
 "Elon Musk's X seeks Brazil comeback, retreats on 'censorship' feud")
Biden's new order hopes to curb 3D guns, improve shooter drills in schools
The order, signed by Biden at a White House event, sets up a new federal task force to assess the threat posed by machine gun
 "Biden's new order hopes to curb 3D guns, improve shooter drills in schools")
Dollar drifts, risk-sensitive currencies lifted by China optimism
Data on Thursday suggested the US labour market remained fairly healthy
 "Dollar drifts, risk-sensitive currencies lifted by China optimism")
US elections: Harris leads Trump in several battleground states, say polls
Harris stands at 48 per cent against Trump's 46 per cent in Pennsylvania, the UMass Lowell's Center for Public Opinion said
 "US elections: Harris leads Trump in several battleground states, say polls")
California to apologise for state's legacy of racism, slavery under new law
The legislation was part of a package of reparations bills introduced this year that seek to offer repair for decades of policies
 "California to apologise for state's legacy of racism, slavery under new law")
Faulty parts in some Boeing 737s may jam rudder control system, warns NTSB
Boeing said it's working with its supplier to develop additional guidance to address the potential condition with the rudder system
 "Faulty parts in some Boeing 737s may jam rudder control system, warns NTSB")
Calls for Ukraine to cede territory to Russia 'unacceptable': Kamala Harris
Zelenskyy is in Washington to bolster US assistance for his country's defence
 "Calls for Ukraine to cede territory to Russia 'unacceptable': Kamala Harris")