Musk seeks dismissal of SEC lawsuit on his 2022 Twitter stake

The SEC said Musk violated federal securities law by waiting 11 days too long to disclose his initial purchase of 5% of Twitter’s common shares.
How Italy’s banking M&A wave started crashing

The merger fever that’s gripped Italy’s banking sector showed signs of abating this summer — but its end isn’t nigh.
Investing in Space: Made in Russia

Roscosmos is sticking to a December timeline for the test launch of its all-Russian Soyuz-5 medium-class rocket — a reincarnation of the Ukraine-built Zenit-2.
Remember China’s Belt and Road mega project? Here’s what happened to it

Designed to spread Beijing’s influence and economic clout, China’s mega investment and infrastructure program has notched both wins and losses.
Taiwan estimates China spent 40% more on military exercises in the Pacific last year, reaching $21 billion

China spent $21 billion on military exercises in the Taiwan Strait, the East and South China Sea and the Western Pacific last year, nearly 40% higher than 2023.
YouTube reaches agreement with Fox to prevent disruption

Alphabet-owned YouTube and Fox said on Thursday they have reached an agreement to keep Fox News, Fox Sports and other Fox channels for YouTube TV subscribers.
Wife of South Korea’s convicted former president reportedly indicted over corruption and bribery charges

South Korean media outlet Yonhap reported that Kim was accused of providing funds for a stock manipulation scheme, among other things.
Elephant-dragon tango: Modi’s visit to China signals improving ties — will the bonhomie last?

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit China after seven years, as relations had soured over border clashes in 2020.
Trump housing director Pulte lodges new criminal referral for Lisa Cook

President Donald Trump is seeking to fire Fed Governor Lisa Cook from the board of the central bank.
Orsted shares tanked 40% this month. Some see a buying opportunity

The stock may have hit a bottom even as the company battles a hostile policy environment, a stalled project, and an urgent multi-billion plan to raise capital.