Japan's Parliament Opens With Prime Minister Takaichi's Tax-Cut Plan at the Center Japan's autumn parliamentary session opened Monday with Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi pushing a temporary cut to the consumption tax on food, a centerpiece of her economic agenda one year into the job. Full story → · 3 sources
Oil Producers Hold Output Steady for November as Saudi Arabia Trims Prices for Asia The OPEC Plus group of oil-producing nations kept its required production levels unchanged for November, while Saudi Aramco cut the prices it charges Asian buyers, two signals that producers are trying to keep the oil market balanced. Full story → · 2 sources
Nearly 200 Under Medical Observation in Russia's Irkutsk Region Over Suspected Plague Exposure Russian authorities placed almost 200 people under medical observation in the Irkutsk region of eastern Siberia after a researcher died from an illness initially diagnosed as unexplained pneumonia, according to local media reports. Full story → · 1 sources
U.S. Air Force Withdraws B-1 Bombers From RAF Fairford in England After Foiled Plot Investigation The U.S. Air Force has brought its B-1 bombers home from RAF Fairford, a base in England used in strikes on Iran, following an investigation into a planned attack targeting the installation. Full story → · 1 sources
Brazil's Presidential Election Heads to a Runoff After First Round Fails to Produce a Winner Brazil's presidential race is headed to a second-round runoff after no candidate won a majority in Sunday's first-round vote, setting up a contest that is drawing close attention from Washington. Full story → · 1 sources
Washington's Funding Fight Is on Pause: Government Runs on Current Funding Through December 11 A continuing resolution signed in early September is keeping federal agencies funded through December 11, meaning the shutdown fight that dominated the summer has been pushed past the November midterm elections. Full story → · 2 sources
Trump Names Jay Clayton to Lead New White House 'Super Intelligence Force' on AI President Trump has named Jay Clayton, who has been serving as the administration's national intelligence chief, to head a new White House effort to coordinate the government's approach to artificial intelligence. Full story → · 1 sources
BT Group Acquires TalkTalk and PlatformX Out of Administration British telecoms giant BT Group has bought rival broadband provider TalkTalk and the technology unit PlatformX out of administration, taking on roughly 2.5 million customers. Full story → · 1 sources
Global Stocks Rise as Investors Bet the Federal Reserve Can Ease Off Rate Hikes Stocks in Asia and Europe climbed Monday after softer than expected US jobs data reduced pressure on the Federal Reserve to keep raising interest rates, while US futures held steadier gains in check. Full story → · 3 sources