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US statements on readiness for nuclear talks 'deception': Sergei Lavrov
The call to talk about strategic stability, about control over nuclear weapons without preconditions is a deception, Lavrov said
 "US statements on readiness for nuclear talks 'deception': Sergei Lavrov")
Pak parl passes constitutional amendment bill capping chief justice's term
The Senate voted 65-4 on Sunday to approve the amendment with the required two-thirds majority. The ruling coalition needed the support of 64 members in the upper house of the parliament
 "Pak parl passes constitutional amendment bill capping chief justice's term")
Musk's election promise of $1 million daily giveaway sparks call for probe
The money is the latest example of Musk using his extraordinary wealth to influence the tightly contested presidential race
 "Musk's election promise of $1 million daily giveaway sparks call for probe")
Serbian prez thanks Putin for gas supplies, vows to never impose sanctions
Vucic quoted Putin as saying what is good for Serbia is also good for Russia, what is good for the Serbs is also good for the Russians
 "Serbian prez thanks Putin for gas supplies, vows to never impose sanctions")
Israel mourns killing of highest-ranking officer Ehsan Daqsa in war
Col. Ehsan Daqsa, who commanded the Israel Defense Force's 401st Armored Brigade, was killed in battle in the Jabaliya area of northern Gaza
 "Israel mourns killing of highest-ranking officer Ehsan Daqsa in war")
BNP criticises Bangladesh interim govt for not announcing elections date
Rizvi criticised the interim government for talking about reforms without a definite date for their completion
 "BNP criticises Bangladesh interim govt for not announcing elections date")
Moderate flooding expected from glacial dam outburst in Alaska's capital
In August an estimated 100 homes and some businesses were damaged after the lake sent floodwaters into neighbourhoods
 "Moderate flooding expected from glacial dam outburst in Alaska's capital")
Pakistan passes constitutional amendment bill to dilute power of judiciary
The bill, approved by the cabinet earlier in the day with the consensus among the ruling coalition partners, was presented in the Senate by Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar
Cubans struggle as power not fully restored after days of blackout
People resorted to cooking with improvised wood stoves on the streets before the food went bad in refrigerators
 "Cubans struggle as power not fully restored after days of blackout")
Zumba teacher? 'Anti-woke' cleric? 38 candidates line up to head Oxford
For the first time, voters will cast ballots online. About 26,000 alumni of Oxford have registered to vote, with an additional 5,000 faculty and senior staff also eligible
 "Zumba teacher? 'Anti-woke' cleric? 38 candidates line up to head Oxford")
Boeing exploring sale of assets in a bid to boost finances: Report
The planemaker last week reached an agreement to offload a small defense unit that makes surveillance equipment for the U.S. military, the paper reported, citing people familiar with the deal
 "Boeing exploring sale of assets in a bid to boost finances: Report")
Israeli strikes on Gaza leave at least 87 dead or missing: Palestine
Israel's infantry has also carried out its deepest operation in Lebanon, as per the report
 "Israeli strikes on Gaza leave at least 87 dead or missing: Palestine")
IMF warns of $100 trillion global debt crisis ahead of key finance meetings
Meanwhile, Moody's Ratings has slated Friday for a possible report on France, which faces intense investor scrutiny at present. With its assessment one step higher than major competitors
 "IMF warns of $100 trillion global debt crisis ahead of key finance meetings")
Japan, UK and Italy to speed up joint next-generation fighter jet project
The next generation fighter jet would replace Japan's retiring F-2s that it jointly developed with the US and Britain's Tempest
 "Japan, UK and Italy to speed up joint next-generation fighter jet project")
Russia believes India, Brazil should be represented in UNSC, says Lavrov
India last sat at the UN high table as a non-permanent member in 2021-22. There has been a growing demand to increase the number of permanent members to reflect the contemporary global reality
 "Russia believes India, Brazil should be represented in UNSC, says Lavrov")
No anti-China activities will be allowed in our territory: Nepal PM Oli
Reaffirming Nepal's commitment to the One China policy, Oli told the visiting delegation that no anti-China activities would be allowed to operate within Nepal's territory
 "No anti-China activities will be allowed in our territory: Nepal PM Oli")
Russian air defences shoot down more than hundred Ukrainian drones
Social media footage appeared to show air defences at work over the city of Dzerzhinsk in the Nizhny Novgorod region, close to a factory producing explosives
 "Russian air defences shoot down more than hundred Ukrainian drones")
UN climate secy gives call to 'step up' climate finance ahead of COP29
At COP29 in Baku, all governments must agree on a new goal for international climate finance
 "UN climate secy gives call to 'step up' climate finance ahead of COP29")
Abu Dhabi to host second relief aid collection drive for Lebanon on Oct 22
This is in continuation of the UAE stands with Lebanon campaign
 "Abu Dhabi to host second relief aid collection drive for Lebanon on Oct 22")
Israel targets Hezbollah intelligence headquarters, 3 key officials killed
Israeli army said the targeted strike killed Elhag Abbas Salameh, Racha Abbas Icha, and Ahmed Ali Hasin