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Musk wants to merge SpaceX and Tesla: Here's what to know

Elon Musk said this week that SpaceX and Tesla have formed special committees to study a merger of his two biggest companies.

France reports first human Shamonda virus case, says no health risk

French health authorities said Thursday that the Shamonda virus, which usually affects livestock, had been detected in a human for the first time, in a severely immunocompromised patient who died earlier this month.

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Industry Groups Outline Four Steps to Help Women Farmers Reach Markets

The Solvent Extractors’ Association of India and Solidaridad proposed four measures aimed at improving women farmers’ access to formal agricultural markets.

Paras Healthcare Raises ₹652.5 Crore From IPO Anchor Investors

Paras Healthcare secured ₹652.5 crore from anchor investors before its ₹1,450-crore initial public offering opens on October 21.

Gold Remains Under Pressure as Energy Inflation Clouds Rate Outlook

Gold traded near $4,145 an ounce after retreating as higher energy prices added to inflation concerns and complicated expectations for US interest rates.

Tamil Nadu Adds 25 State-Funded Workdays for Eligible Rural Households

Tamil Nadu will fund 25 additional days of wage employment for eligible rural households that complete 125 days under the VB-G RAM G programme.

Brokerages See Eternal Extending Food Delivery and Quick-Commerce Gains

Brokerage forecasts point to further market-share gains for Eternal in food delivery and quick commerce during the second quarter of the 2027 financial year.

Tonbo Imaging IPO Draws Nearly 136 Times the Shares Offered

Tonbo Imaging India’s initial public offering closed 135.90 times subscribed, with qualified institutional buyers providing the strongest demand.

Asian Technology Shares Slide as Investors Reassess AI Boom

Technology companies led losses across Asian markets as investors questioned high AI valuations despite a rebound on Wall Street.

QNB and Qatar Airways Forge Worldwide Digital Payments Alliance

QNB Group will process e-commerce payments for Qatar Airways under a global partnership intended to strengthen transaction security, visibility and efficiency.

CNN Global Perspectives to Make Middle East Debut in Doha

Senior officials, executives and international figures will meet at Rosewood Doha on October 29 for CNN’s first Global Perspectives event in the Middle East.

Tech in focus as stock markets retreat; oil surges

Technology firms led losses across stocks markets Tuesday on growing fears about the AI investment boom ahead of crunch earnings from the key sector.

UN says 19 mn Afghans facing acute food insecurity by April

The number of people facing acute food insecurity in Afghanistan is set to rise above 19 million during the forthcoming winter season, the United Nations warned on Tuesday.

Rubio lands in India for 'trade diplomacy'

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived in India on Tuesday, his second official visit to the country this year, as he pursues an Asian tour blending diplomacy and trade.

Canada awaits result in Alberta independence vote

Canada was waiting Monday for the results of a vote on whether the oil-rich province of Alberta wants a binding independence referendum, following a divisive campaign that tested national unity.

Middle East fuel crunch drives solar push in tiny Fiji

Power cables weave through palm trees high above Fiji's Rukurukulevu Village, linking residents to the national grid and a select few to solar panels.

Lula or Bolsonaro's son? Brazil makes a final choice

A presidential runoff between Brazil's incumbent leader Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and his right-wing challenger Flavio Bolsonaro will decide the fate of Latin America's largest democracy on Sunday.

Ukraine races to secure energy supplies ahead of winter

Hardly a day goes by now in Ukraine without news of another Russian air strike on the country's energy sector, causing widespread blackouts, including in the capital, Kyiv.

EU unveils strategy to boost Arctic presence

The EU is to unveil plans to bolster its foothold in the Arctic Tuesday, as it grapples with pressure from Russia and the United States in the key strategic region.

US judge orders Saudi engineer held in OpenAI case

A former OpenAI employee accused of planting a recording device at the company's San Francisco offices was ordered held without bail Monday after a federal judge deemed him a flight risk.

European stocks fall on unrest in France as Nasdaq bounces

Paris and Milan equities led a retreat across European stock markets Monday as escalating violence across France and street clashes in Italy's financial capital fueled concerns over elevated debt.

The young lawmaker making Brazil's Lula 'king of the selfie'

Newly elected lawmaker Ana Elisa Santos, born during Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's first term, is now helping him draw up a social media master plan to nab a fourth mandate.

US wants to be 'strong partner' for central Asia: Rubio

The United States wishes to be a "strong partner" for central Asia, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Monday, as he pushed for greater access for American companies during talks with regional leaders.

Oil-rich Alberta votes on Canada breakup

Canada's province of Alberta votes Monday on whether to hold a binding referendum on splitting from the country, with Prime Minister Mark Carney warning a separatist win would trigger crippling uncertainty during a crisis in US relations.

Putin, Xi and Trump could meet at APEC summit: Kremlin

The Russian, Chinese and US presidents, Vladimir Putin, Xi Jinping and Donald Trump, could potentially meet at an upcoming Asia-Pacific summit in China, the Kremlin said on Monday.

Asian tech stocks mixed after Wall St losses, eyes on earnings

Asian stocks were mixed Monday following a Wall Street selloff fuelled by growing worries over the AI investment boom, though bargain-buying ahead of upcoming earnings provided some support.

Asian stocks start week on back foot, tracking tech-led Wall St losses

Asian stocks mostly fell Monday as traders tracked a tech-heavy selloff on Wall Street that was fuelled by growing worries over the AI investment boom.

China growth narrowly beats forecasts

China's economy grew slightly more than expected in the third quarter, but Monday's figures still came in at the lower end of the government's full-year target, as the global energy shock and weak domestic demand counter surging exports.

Rubio seeks to strengthen US foothold in Central Asia

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio launches into talks on Monday with key Central Asian states before heading to India on a tour to a region with vast natural resources and China as a key competitor.

Macron denounces 'unbridled' violence as France hit by new clashes

President Emmanuel Macron on Sunday slammed the "unbridled" violence that erupted in cost-of-living protests across France, as police battled protesters and looters in new clashes in Paris.

'Street Fighter' wins N. America box office, buzzy doc stuns in 2nd

Paramount's action film "Street Fighter" karate-chopped the competition this weekend with a $31 million debut at the North American box office, industry estimates showed Sunday.

Tata Trusts plans network of 40 to 50 not-for-profit hospitals

Tata Trusts is working toward a network of 40 to 50 not-for-profit general hospitals where revenue from paying patients would help finance care for those unable to pay.

Bajaj Finance set to report second-quarter results on October 19

Bajaj Finance will announce its second-quarter results on Monday, October 19, with investors watching profit growth, asset quality, margins and management guidance.

Cyient DLM drops 12% as margin concerns overshadow quarterly growth

Cyient DLM shares fell 12.24% after quarterly results as investors focused on weaker operating margins, investment costs and divergent brokerage assessments.

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