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China will charge an extra 55 per cent tariff on Brazilian beef from Thursday after Brazil filled its import quota for the year and has not agreed to let Brazilian exporters use the unfilled quota of neighbouring Uruguay, industry sources said. The Chinese Ministry of Commerce announced the surtax on Wednesday, a day after China’s customs administration confirmed that Brazil had used all of its 1.106 million-tonne allowance for 2026, and under the rules the extra tariff applies from the third...

U.S. midterm elections of 2026 are set for November 3, a pivotal date that will determine Congressional control for the following two years. With all 435 House seats and 35 Senate seats up for grabs, Republicans are strategically planning to uphold their slight dominance in both chambers. Meanwhile, Democrats are gearing up to seize enough seats to disrupt Republican agendas, ultimately influencing legislation until January 2029.

Mumbai's toll charges for commercial vehicles will increase from October 1, according to the Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation. Transporters are concerned that these hikes will ultimately raise freight charges for consumers. The new toll rates will apply at five entry points into the city, with various increases based on vehicle type. Discount options will be available for commercial vehicle owners who purchase toll coupons in advance.

California is getting ready to add microplastics to its Candidate Chemicals List, marking another step in the state’s decade-long attempt to address plastic pollution. The designation does not immediately limit products but starts a regulatory process that involves public comment and formal review.

The October Horoscope is not so much about racing toward a fresh start. Instead, the month may bring your attention back to what is already there. Some relationships could need another look. Old plans may feel unfinished. Conversations you thought were over could come up again.

India weather forecast for October 1: Several states are likely to see rain during the first week of October, with the northeast, east, west and south peninsular regions facing repeated spells. Heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, lightning, gusty winds and strong surface winds are also forecast in parts of Kerala, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, Odisha, Bihar and the Northeast.

Russia has raised alarms with NATO, hinting at the possibility of deploying nuclear weapons if Kaliningrad is threatened. This warning arises from what Russia perceives as NATO's intentions to execute an air and naval blockade in the region. However, NATO has refuted these assertions, asserting its identity as a defensive alliance, with no specific aim against Kaliningrad. European officials worry about the potential for Russia to intensify aggression elsewhere.