Target Clown Halloween Costume Pulled After Backlash

UNITED STATES — Target apologized Monday and confirmed it had pulled a children’s Halloween costume from sale after the product triggered backlash on social media over allegations that its appearance resembled a racist caricature. The retailer said it was reviewing how the costume was approved and what changes may be needed.

Canada US Tariffs: Ottawa Hits $20 Billion Goods

OTTAWA, Canada — Canada will impose new retaliatory tariffs on C$27.6 billion ($19.94 billion) of United States goods from September 8, matching the value of new US duties and escalating an already strained trade relationship between the two countries.

Indian Stock Market Rises on Blue-Chip Buying

MUMBAI, India — Indian Stock Market : Benchmark equity indices Sensex and Nifty gained in early trade on Monday, supported by buying in major blue-chip stocks including HDFC Bank and Infosys amid positive global cues. However, concerns over geopolitical tensions and higher crude oil prices continued to limit risk appetite.

EU Closes Pratt & Whitney Antitrust Probe

BRUSSELS, Belgium — The European Commission has closed an antitrust investigation into RTX’s Pratt & Whitney Canada Corp after the company amended contractual clauses that had raised concerns about access to critical inputs and services for spare-parts suppliers.

UP-Japan Investment Meet 2026 Opens With Focus on Japanese Investment

NEW DELHI, India — Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath hosted a high-level Japanese delegation led by Yamanashi Prefecture Governor Kotaro Nagasaki at the inaugural session of the UP-Japan Investment Meet 2026, pitching Uttar Pradesh as a long-term industrial destination for Japanese companies. The discussions focused on investment, advanced technology, research and development, green manufacturing and deeper cooperation between Uttar Pradesh and Japan.