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Russia's adaptability to US sanctions stymied their impact: Economists
In retrospect, it is evident that there was no reason not to have imposed all possible decisive measures against Russia
 "Russia's adaptability to US sanctions stymied their impact: Economists")
Legislation to curb US investment in China is top priority, says lawmaker
Moolenaar's remarks signal Congress could revive long-sought restrictions on US investment in China, which have faced a rocky path in Washington
 "Legislation to curb US investment in China is top priority, says lawmaker")
Japan's Self Defense Force passes through Taiwan Strait for first time
Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi declined to comment on the report, while expressing concern about China's increased military activity in the region
 "Japan's Self Defense Force passes through Taiwan Strait for first time")
Baloch human rights council demands UN intervention in Balochistan
They demanded that those responsible for crimes against humanity be brought to justice at an international court
 "Baloch human rights council demands UN intervention in Balochistan")
Blackstone confirms $13 bn investment in Britain for AI data centre
Previous plans for the site fell through when UK startup Britishvolt collapsed last year, in a blow to the country's hopes of building a home-grown battery industry
 "Blackstone confirms $13 bn investment in Britain for AI data centre")
At least 25 killed in days of clashes between Shiites, Sunni Muslims in Pak
Authorities said they were trying to prevent the land dispute from turning into sectarian violence in the restive northwest
 "At least 25 killed in days of clashes between Shiites, Sunni Muslims in Pak")
Know about growing conflict between Israel and Lebanon's Hezbollah
Hezbollah's leader vowed to retaliate, and on September 20 the militant group launched a wave of rockets into northern Israel
 "Know about growing conflict between Israel and Lebanon's Hezbollah")
Labour Party members deal blow to Starmer day after his appeal for unity
Trade unions that are among Labour's funders and allies organised resistance to the cut at the conference in Liverpool, northwest England
 "Labour Party members deal blow to Starmer day after his appeal for unity")
China considers injecting $142 bn into major banks to support its economy
China's mega banks have been under growing pressure from regulators to shore up the struggling economy by offering cheaper loans to risky borrowers
 "China considers injecting $142 bn into major banks to support its economy")
COP hosts aim for 33% increase in combined oil and gas production by 2035
Oil Change International said that the ongoing expansion of oil and gas investments undermines these commitments
 "COP hosts aim for 33% increase in combined oil and gas production by 2035")
Russian, Chinese FM deem Western sanctions unacceptable during UNGA talks
During their discussion, both leaders reiterated the sanctions imposed by the Western countries' violated UN Security Council resolutions
 "Russian, Chinese FM deem Western sanctions unacceptable during UNGA talks")
Strike at Boeing leaves Asian airlines sweating on plane deliveries
Boeing didn't respond to a request for comment on any delays to Max deliveries in Asia
 "Strike at Boeing leaves Asian airlines sweating on plane deliveries")
$8 trn opportunity in sustainable cooling for developing economies: Report
The report also highlighted the need for significant upfront investments
 "$8 trn opportunity in sustainable cooling for developing economies: Report")
Putin issues 'nuclear warning' to West; signals potential nuclear response
According to Putin, the adjustments were necessary because of how quickly the world was changing and how this presented new risks and threats for Russia
 "Putin issues 'nuclear warning' to West; signals potential nuclear response")
US Congress passes bill to avert shutdown, deferring spending talks to Dec
It would be political malpractice to shut the government down," Johnson said. "I think everyone understands that
 "US Congress passes bill to avert shutdown, deferring spending talks to Dec")
Ukrainian prez Zelenskyy urges UN to put pressure on Russia to end war
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy urged global leaders Wednesday to stand with his country and not seek "a lull" instead of a "real, just peace" more than two years into Russia's war.
 "Ukrainian prez Zelenskyy urges UN to put pressure on Russia to end war")
Yunus meets Chinese FM, WB President Banga; discusses bilateral cooperation
Earlier on Tuesday, Yunus called for repatriation of Rohingyas amid the "deteriorating" security situation in Bangladesh during a high-level meeting
 "Yunus meets Chinese FM, WB President Banga; discusses bilateral cooperation")
IMF approves $7bn bailout for Pak, tranche of $1.1bn expected this month
The first tranche of $ 1.1 billion is likely to be released by September 30, 2024
 "IMF approves $7bn bailout for Pak, tranche of $1.1bn expected this month")
Trump warns of expelling migrants under key Biden immigration programmes
Under one Biden administration programme, migrants as far south as the Mexican border with Guatemala can use a smartphone app called CBP One to schedule a date to come to an official US border
 "Trump warns of expelling migrants under key Biden immigration programmes")
Trump says Ukraine 'dead', dismisses defence against Russia's invasion
Trump argued that Ukraine should have made concessions to Russian President Vladimir Putin in the months before Russia's February 2022 attack
 "Trump says Ukraine 'dead', dismisses defence against Russia's invasion")