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White House tells federal agencies to prepare for job cuts in shutdown
The move would represent a substantial escalation beyond normal shutdown protocols in recent years
 "White House tells federal agencies to prepare for job cuts in shutdown")
China urges its companies to avoid taking domestic price wars to US
Wang said China and the US have reached a series of important consensus results after several rounds of economic and trade consultations
 "China urges its companies to avoid taking domestic price wars to US")
Jimmy Kimmel's return to ABC draws record 6.26 million late-night viewers
The total is significantly higher than the 1.55 million viewers Jimmy Kimmel Live! has averaged this year, according to Nielsen data
 "Jimmy Kimmel's return to ABC draws record 6.26 million late-night viewers")
How angry Gen Z kids in Nepal sparked Asia's deadliest uprising of 2025
The protests escalated dramatically on Sept. 8, when police fired on groups of young demonstrators, killing more than 20 people
 "How angry Gen Z kids in Nepal sparked Asia's deadliest uprising of 2025")
Trump fuels escalator conspiracy with claim of 'triple sabotage' at UN
Trump called for the arrest of the person who purportedly triggered an escalator to shut down just as he and First Lady Melania Trump stepped onto it
 "Trump fuels escalator conspiracy with claim of 'triple sabotage' at UN")
US Chamber tests members' will to fight Trump on H-1B visas fee hike
The conversations reflect the depth of concern Trump's new visa policy has stirred among major companies
 "US Chamber tests members' will to fight Trump on H-1B visas fee hike")
Denmark apologises to Greenland for forced birth control: What's behind it?
A report released this month revealed that 4,070 Greenlandic women and girls had contraceptive devices inserted by the end of 1970 without informed consent
 "Denmark apologises to Greenland for forced birth control: What's behind it?")
Taiwan weaponises semiconductor sector to deter China on world stage
Taipei's chip curbs reflect its strategy to increasingly use economic and trade policy for diplomatic goals
 "Taiwan weaponises semiconductor sector to deter China on world stage")
Ashok Leyland ties up with China's CALB to advance lithium-ion battery tech
Ashok Leyland's collaboration with a Chinese cell-making behemoth, if successful, could serve as a test case for some of the largest Indian conglomerates
 "Ashok Leyland ties up with China's CALB to advance lithium-ion battery tech")
Earthquake of 6.2 magnitude hits northwest Venezuela, no damage reported
People felt the earthquake in several states, and in neighbouring Colombia. Many evacuated residential and office buildings in areas near the border
 "Earthquake of 6.2 magnitude hits northwest Venezuela, no damage reported")
Typhoon hits Hong Kong, China after killing dozens in Taiwan, Philippines
In Taiwan, 17 people died on Wednesday after floods submerged roads and carried away vehicles in one county, and 10 deaths were reported in the northern Philippines
 "Typhoon hits Hong Kong, China after killing dozens in Taiwan, Philippines")
China, largest carbon polluting nation, announces new goal to cut emissions
It came as more than 100 world leaders lined up Wednesday to talk of increased urgency and the need for stronger efforts to curb the spewing of heat-trapping gases
Iran president blames US, Israel for peace setback as sanctions loom
Pezeshkian is in New York as Tehran seeks to engage in last-minute talks with European nations to stop the coming reimposition of UN sanctions on Iran over its nuclear programme
 "Iran president blames US, Israel for peace setback as sanctions loom")
China rejects Trump's criticism, says US and EU also trade with Russia
Guo Jiakun criticised the EU for its continued imports of Russian energy but was conspicuously silent on Washington's own trade with Moscow.
 "China rejects Trump's criticism, says US and EU also trade with Russia")
China ends developing-nation status to strengthen WTO amid Trump tariffs
Commerce Ministry officials on Wednesday said the move was an attempt to boost the global trading system
Zelenskyy questions UN's effectiveness, says weapons decide survival
The Ukrainian leader underscored that the decisive factor in the war with Russia would be weapons rather than legal frameworks
 "Zelenskyy questions UN's effectiveness, says weapons decide survival")
Three people shot at Dallas ICE facility, shooter dead: US officials
Homeland Security spokesperson Tricia McLaughlin later told Fox News that no ICE agents were injured
 "Three people shot at Dallas ICE facility, shooter dead: US officials")
French court orders Sanofi to pay $177 mn for anti-competitive behaviour
Sanofi said it is currently analysing the grounds of the ruling and reserves the right to file an appeal before the French Supreme Court
 "French court orders Sanofi to pay $177 mn for anti-competitive behaviour")
EU questions Apple, Google and Microsoft on steps to curb financial scams
The EU is increasing its regulatory scrutiny of major US technology companies via the Digital Services Act
 "EU questions Apple, Google and Microsoft on steps to curb financial scams")
Lithium Americas soars on report Trump administration seeking equity stake
TD Cowen analysts said a government stake would lend credence to project completion and expansion to multiple phases with perhaps enhanced economics
 "Lithium Americas soars on report Trump administration seeking equity stake")
