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'States will undo abortion laws that are too tough,' says Donald Trump

Trump didn't specify which states he was speaking about, but cited Ohio as an example of a GOP-led state that voted to expand abortion rights in a recent ballot measure

Yemen risks being dragged into Mideast conflict that could spiral, says UN

Days after the June detentions, the Houthis said those being held were members of what they called an American-Israeli spy network, an allegation vehemently denied by the U.N., NGO organizations

US elections: Musk's $75 million gift cements role as a top Trump donor

Musk was America PAC's only donor, making seven separate contributions between July 3 and Sept. 5, according to its latest filing with the Federal Election Commission

China seeks 'targeted security measures' for its citizens in Pakistan

Two countries are entering into second phase of the CPEC program, part of China's Belt and Road initiative, that Islamabad expects will lead to relocation of Chinese export industries to Pakistan

UN urges Asia-Pacific nations to boost investments in disaster prevention

Kishore said Asia Pacific countries should regularly dedicate funds in their national budgets for the reduction of disaster risk, and should allocate a larger proportion of foreign development aid

US condemns threats to commercial aviation amid air India flight incidents

For the past several months, a group of American and Canadian citizens, primarily from separatist Sikh groups, have been openly calling for blowing up Air India flights

Trump says it would be 'smart thing' if he spoke to Putin, doesn't confirm

Trump said that Putin, who invaded neighbouring Ukraine and who has been accused of war crimes by the International Criminal Court, is well respected in Russia and touted his relationship with him

India taking allegations of plot to kill American citizen seriously: US

They have told us that they are taking the allegations seriously, that the activities contained in the DOJ indictment do not represent government policy, Miller said in response to a question

India not cooperating with Canada on Nijjar killing investigations: US

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau had a day earlier alleged that officials of the Indian government were involved in the assassination of Sikh separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar last June in Surrey

US warns Israel to boost humanitarian aid into Gaza or risk losing funding

We are particularly concerned that recent actions by the Israeli government, including halting commercial imports, denying or impeding 90 percent of humanitarian movements and other restrictions have

Notre Dame area to get $55 mn green facelift as part of Paris-wide eco plan

The project echoes a broader, post-Olympics eco-facelift that's reshaping Paris from its historic monuments to its bustling avenues

Harris will cut her own path as President with fresh perspective: Biden

Biden's comments may give Harris more license to stake out her own political and policy stances in the critical closing phase of the presidential race

Trudeau speaks with UK counterpart Starmer amid India-Canada tensions

Prime Minister Trudeau and Prime Minister Starmer agreed to remain in close and regular contact

BofA Q3 profit beats expectation on investment banking, trading strength

BofA's investment banking fees jumped 18 per cent to $1.4 billion, compared with a year earlier, bolstered by a rebound in activity in recent months

VW, BMW and, Mercedes getting left behind in auto race by China's EVs

The latest warning signs came last week, when all three German manufacturers reported slumping third-quarter sales in China

Citigroup profit beats estimates in Q3 on surge in investment banking

The third-largest US lender's dealmakers joined rivals at JPMorgan Chase and Wells Fargo in benefiting from a rebound in capital markets as corporate clients issued more debt and equity

Goldman Sachs profit beats estimates as bond sales boost investment banking

The Wall Street giant's gains echoed those at rival JPMorgan Chase and Citigroup, which also cashed in on debt and equity offerings as clients' economic confidence improved

Boeing files securities statement to raise up to $25 bn via stock sale

It was not clear when and how much Boeing will raise via the offering, but analysts and investors expect the company to raise money before the year end amid looming debt maturities

J&J Q3 earnings beat expectations, make progress on talc liabilities

Adjusted profit was $2.42 a share, surpassing Wall Street's average estimate of $2.19. Pharmaceutical revenue rose almost 5 per cent, exceeding expectations by more than $400 million

Qatar to hold referendum for abandoning elections to Shura Council

Qatar, like other Gulf Arab states, is ruled by a hereditary leader with ultimate say in how the country is governed