Business and Economy
The disgraced banker stirring the pot in Brazil's Supreme Court
AFP - 10h ago
Brazil's Supreme Court has been drawn into another scandal following revelations about its judges' relations with a …
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Panama Canal begins reducing crossings due to El Nino
AFP - 12h ago
The Panama Canal on Friday began reducing the number of ships passing through due to a drought caused by the El Nino …
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Stocks slip as robust US jobs data stokes rate hike odds
Sep 04 2026
Stocks mostly fell on Friday on news that the US economy created far more jobs than expected last month, making it more …
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Job growth but record-high diesel prices -- Trump's midterms mixed bag
Sep 04 2026
Fresh economic data on Friday brought US President Donald Trump's Republican Party good and bad news ahead of midterm …
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Nigeria's Dangote refinery looks to raise $1.6 bn in IPO
Sep 04 2026
A Nigerian oil refinery owned by Africa's richest man is preparing an initial public offering expecting to raise $1.6 …
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Portugal extends talks to privatise national carrier TAP
Sep 04 2026
Portugal's government said Friday it would pursue talks with both Air France-KLM and Lufthansa on privatising a …
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Job growth, but surging diesel prices - Trump's midterms mixed bag
Sep 04 2026
Fresh economic data on Friday brought US President Donald Trump's Republican Party good and bad news ahead of midterm …
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Portugal extends talks to privatise airline
Sep 04 2026
Portugal's government said Friday it would pursue talks with both Air France-KLM and Lufthansa on privatising a …
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Stocks slip as robust US jobs data stokes rate hike chances
Sep 04 2026
Stocks mostly fell on Friday after the US economy created far more jobs than expected last August, making it more likely …
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US shows strong job growth in August in boon to Trump
Sep 04 2026
The US job market registered strong growth in August, government data showed on Friday, outperforming expectations and …
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US safety regulator probes Tesla's Cybercab
Sep 04 2026
US auto safety regulators have opened an inquiry into Tesla's driverless Cybercab, questioning how the company concluded …
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Workers reeling after VW cuts open door to factory closures
Sep 04 2026
The day after Volkswagen management, shareholders and unions agreed to cut a total 100,000 jobs over the coming years, …
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US shows strong job growth in August in boon to Trump ahead of midterms
Sep 04 2026
The US job market registered strong growth in August, government data showed on Friday, outperforming expectations and …
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US diesel price hits new high on Iran war, squeezing voters
Sep 04 2026
The price of diesel -- the vital fuel used for road hauling, agriculture and construction -- hit a new record Friday in …
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France unveils 1 bn euro farm aid package after climate-hit summer
Sep 04 2026
France on Friday announced more than one billion euros in emergency support for farmers after an unprecedented summer of …
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Weather and war push up food prices in August: FAO
Sep 04 2026
Food price inflation accelerated in August as drought and conflicts impacted commodity markets, with sugar prices …
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Stocks mixed before US jobs data, oil dips
Sep 04 2026
Stock markets wavered Friday in Europe after gains for most Asian markets, with all eyes on upcoming US jobs data as …
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East German refinery adjusts to life without Russian oil
Sep 04 2026
Russia's Druzhba ("Friendship") pipeline long supplied the eastern German oil refinery that provides most of Berlin's …
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German factory orders rise again in latest recovery sign
Sep 04 2026
German factory orders climbed in July for the third month in a row, official data showed Friday, the latest sign that …
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Asian stocks rally as traders pare rate bets ahead of jobs data
Sep 04 2026
Most Asian stocks rose Friday and government yields held their losses after comments from top Federal Reserve officials …
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German AfD's love for Simson mopeds dismays Jewish family behind brand
Sep 04 2026
German far-right AfD politicians like to ride vintage Simson scooters that are icons of the former communist East …
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Tesla launches self-driving 'Cybercab' in Texas
Sep 04 2026
Electric-vehicle maker Tesla announced the debut of its self-driving robotaxi, dubbed "Cybercab," on Thursday in a bid …
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OpenAI begins rollout of new powerful AI model GPT-6 Astra
Sep 04 2026
ChatGPT maker OpenAI said Thursday it would begin rolling out its newest and most powerful artificial intelligence (AI) …
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Yen surges on new intervention talk, US stocks rally
Sep 03 2026
The yen rallied against the dollar Thursday on fresh talk of intervention by Japan to boost its currency, while Wall …
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Volkswagen says cutting 100,000 jobs by end of decade
Sep 03 2026
German car giant Volkswagen said Thursday that management and unions had agreed to cut a total of 100,000 jobs by the …
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How El Nino is choking the Panama Canal
Sep 03 2026
The Panama Canal will restrict the number of vessels transiting the crucial waterway from Friday for the second time …
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Senegal has an IMF loan, now what?
Sep 03 2026
Heavily indebted Senegal received a $2.2 billion lifeline from the IMF earlier this week. What does the three-year loan …
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Hugging Face, the French start-up that became AI's warehouse
Sep 03 2026
Hugging Face, the artificial intelligence platform US chip giant Nvidia is buying for $12.9 billion, is a French success …
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Tesla's semi-autonomous driving could be adapted to EU norms: France
Sep 03 2026
Tesla's semi-autonomous driving system could be adapted to meet EU and international norms initial tests suggest, French …
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Apple faces £2 bn lawsuit in UK over app privacy feature
Sep 03 2026
Apple faces a £2 billion ($2.7 billion) lawsuit brought by UK app developers who accused Thursday the US tech giant of …
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37 people die from fumes during oil pipeline theft in Nigeria: NGO
Sep 03 2026
At least 37 people died early Thursday in Nigeria's oil-rich southern Niger Delta after inhaling fumes during the theft …
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Tesla to launch self-driving 'Cybercab' in Texas
Sep 03 2026
Electric vehicle-maker Tesla will debut its self-driving robotaxi, dubbed "Cybercab," in Texas on Thursday in a bid to …
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UK fintech Revolut gains conditional US banking licence
Sep 03 2026
British digital bank Revolut announced Thursday it has won conditional approval for a US banking licence, bringing it a …
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British, French leaders talk migrants, EU relations
Sep 03 2026
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham and French President Emmanuel Macron held their first official talks on Thursday, with …
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Initial expert report blames tanker for collision off Istanbul
Sep 03 2026
Initial findings by experts probing a deadly collision between two Turkish vessels in the Marmara Sea, which sank a …
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US trade gap in July hits biggest in over a year on AI buildout
Sep 03 2026
The US trade deficit in July widened to its largest since March 2025, government data showed Thursday, as imports …
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Europe bids to be robot superpower like US, China
Sep 03 2026
AI-powered robots briefly took over the European Parliament this week to showcase the continent's creators as the bloc …
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US Fed official joins growing group open to rate hike if inflation rises
Sep 03 2026
US Federal Reserve Governor Chris Waller on Thursday said he would be prepared to vote for an interest rate hike at the …
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Yen surges on new intervention talk, oil prices climb
Sep 03 2026
The yen rallied against the dollar on Thursday on fresh talk of intervention by Japan to boost its currency, while oil …
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Study shows plug-in hybrids polluting far more than expected
Sep 03 2026
Plug-in hybrids have enjoyed a surge in popularity but a study published Thursday showed they are polluting far more …
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EU lawmakers demand Brussels force Meta to 'protect' European children
Sep 03 2026
European Union lawmakers have demanded that the bloc's executive compel Meta to change the "addictive" design of its …
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Lost tool disrupted Airbus jet deliveries for months
Sep 03 2026
A tool accidently left in an Airbus plane forced the European aeronautics giant to slow deliveries of new A330 jets for …
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Nigerian opposition lobbyist tapped for White House-linked role, firm says
Sep 03 2026
A US lobbying firm working for a Nigerian opposition leader said one of its top employees was appointed to a White House …
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France sells bonds at highest rate since 2008 amid deficit worries
Sep 03 2026
The French Treasury had to sharply increase the interest rate offered in its latest sale of benchmark government bonds …
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Oil prices jump as Iran strikes US targets
Sep 03 2026
Oil prices jumped Thursday on fresh Iran strikes against US targets in the region but bond yields eased and stock …
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German growth prospects brighten as economy defies Mideast turmoil
Sep 03 2026
German growth this year is set to come in stronger than previously estimated, leading research institutes said Thursday, …
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US govt sides with OpenAI in New York Times copyright lawsuit
Sep 03 2026
US President Donald Trump's administration sided with OpenAI in a lawsuit brought by the New York Times, defending …
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Oil sinks, bond yields ease and stocks boosted after Trump Iran hint
Sep 03 2026
Oil prices sank Thursday after Donald Trump suggested the latest US attacks against Iran would likely be short-lived.
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Stocks rise, yields ease as oil slips on Trump hint at short bombing campaign
Sep 03 2026
Most Asian stocks enjoyed a healthy recovery Thursday following a drab start to the week as bond yields and oil prices …
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Thailand's 'Jurassic Park' shines light on dinosaur evolution
Sep 03 2026
A dinosaur statue stands guard outside a temple, a hint at the ancient giants buried deep in the earth below making up …
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US energy firms dominate Venezuela deals worth billions
Sep 03 2026
US energy firms on Wednesday signed a raft of multi-billion-dollar deals with Venezuela, days after the South American …
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US not 'stealing Venezuelan oil,' energy secretary insists
Sep 03 2026
US Energy Secretary Chris Wright on Wednesday dismissed claims that Washington was "stealing Venezuelan oil" after the …
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Farming experts tout 'conscious' food systems to fix agriculture woes
Sep 03 2026
Farmers around the world are struggling with the impact of climate change, financial pressures and depleted soil -- and …
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Palantir chief says France's digital sovereignty push 'backfiring'
Sep 02 2026
Palantir chief executive Alex Karp said Wednesday that French regulatory restrictions, including limiting government use …
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Wall Street stocks rise despite bond yields, oil rising
Sep 02 2026
Wall Street stocks closed higher Wednesday, holding onto early gains after a temporary dip in oil prices and bond yields …
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US judge rejects bid to break up Google's ad business
Sep 02 2026
A US federal judge on Wednesday refused to force Google to sell a division of its digital advertising business, …
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Tech bosses press G20 to build data centers, but split on risk
Sep 02 2026
Top US tech bosses, including Nvidia chief Jensen Huang and OpenAI's Sam Altman, urged G20 ministers Wednesday to …
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Europe, US closer than they look on tech rules, says EU tech chief
Sep 02 2026
EU tech chief Henna Virkkunen on Wednesday played down the regulatory gulf between Brussels and Washington, arguing that …
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Uber says laying off 'about 10%' of workforce worldwide
Sep 02 2026
Ride-hailing giant Uber will be laying off around 10 percent of its staff as part of "significant organizational …
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US energy secretary in Venezuela to sign Trump's 'biggest' oil deal
Sep 02 2026
US Energy Secretary Chris Wright is set Wednesday to sign a controversial oil deal granting the United States control of …
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US Treasury issues $1 coin with Trump's face on it
Sep 02 2026
The US Treasury on Wednesday issued $1 coins featuring the face of President Donald Trump, the latest move in an …
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Dutch shift 86 tonnes of gold from US, Canada to UK
Sep 02 2026
The Dutch central bank said Wednesday it had moved 86 tonnes of its gold reserves out of the United States and Canada to …
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Chevron unveils deal to double Venezuela venture output in 5 years
Sep 02 2026
Chevron announced a $7 billion deal with Venezuela on Wednesday to develop two additional oil fields in the country's …
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Uganda names its oil 'Pearl Sweet' as it prepares for first exports
Sep 02 2026
Uganda officially named its oil "Pearl Sweet" on Wednesday as its energy secretary said it expects to join the club of …
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Nvidia boss presses G20 ministers to build AI infrastructure
Sep 02 2026
Nvidia chief Jensen Huang urged G20 ministers on Wednesday to build more data centers to support the artificial …
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Wall Street stocks mixed as energy prices, bond yields turn lower
Sep 02 2026
Wall Street stocks opened mixed on Wednesday while oil prices and bond yields dipped despite no real de-escalation in …
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30 years on, 'Tomb Raider' reboot sees Lara Croft through a 'modern lens'
Sep 02 2026
Thirty years after bursting onto the video game scene, Lara Croft returns in a new "Tomb Raider" that plays up the …
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France sees limited economic hit from drought, heatwaves
Sep 02 2026
Drought and record heatwaves across France this summer will shave 0.1 percent off the country's economic growth this …
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Stocks drop, bond yields rally on Mideast flare-up
Sep 02 2026
Stocks dropped and bond yields hit fresh multi-decade highs Wednesday as elevated oil prices increase the prospect of …
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Stocks drop, yields at three-decade highs on Mideast flare-up
Sep 02 2026
Stocks fell and bond yields held at multi-decade highs on Wednesday as investors ramp up rate hike bets amid a fresh …
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Stocks drop as yields and oil prices spike on Mideast flare-up
Sep 02 2026
Stocks fell and bond yields held at multi-decade highs as investors ramp up rate hike bets amid a fresh flare-up in …
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US energy secretary arrives in Venezuela to discuss oil deal
Sep 02 2026
US Energy Secretary Chris Wright arrived in Venezuela on Tuesday to finalize an oil deal granting the United States …
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US defends Trump Venezuela oil deal as energy secretary lands in Caracas
Sep 02 2026
US officials on Tuesday defended President Donald Trump's oil deal with Venezuela, saying it would lower oil prices for …
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Stocks sink, yields at multi-decade highs and oil spikes on Mideast flare-up
Sep 02 2026
Stocks fell and bond yields held at multi-decade highs as investors ramp up rate hike bets amid a fresh flare-up in …
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G20 finance leaders close talks marked by US welcoming Russia
Sep 02 2026
G20 finance leaders closed their two-day gathering on Tuesday with a statement that all but China backed in full, as …
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John Ternus takes over as Apple enters era of AI, foldable phones
Sep 01 2026
John Ternus took over as Apple's chief executive on Tuesday, inheriting a company that towers over the smartphone market …
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US defends Trump's Venezuela oil deal
Sep 01 2026
US officials on Tuesday defended President Donald Trump's oil deal with Venezuela, saying it would lower oil prices for …
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IMF reaches agreement with Senegal on new $2.2 bn loan programme
Sep 01 2026
The International Monetary Fund announced an agreement with Senegal on Tuesday for a new $2.2-billion loan programme, …
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OpenAI to launch new model with 'stronger safeguards' after hack
Sep 01 2026
ChatGPT maker OpenAI said Tuesday it was preparing to release its newest powerful model, known as Astra, after …
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Global bond sell-off, surging oil prices send markets into the red
Sep 01 2026
A sell-off of bonds from key countries worldwide deepened on Tuesday, sending government borrowing costs soaring and …
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Zuckerberg, Musk make plea at G20 for more AI data centers
Sep 01 2026
Mark Zuckerberg and Elon Musk on Tuesday stressed the need for more AI data centers and the electric power needed to …
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'Discomfort' at G20 finance talks as US hosts Russian minister
Sep 01 2026
The Russian finance minister's presence at US-hosted G20 talks has cast a shadow over the gathering, as Washington …
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Canadian minister says Russia's G20 presence sparked 'discomfort'
Sep 01 2026
Canadian Finance Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne said Tuesday that his Russian counterpart's presence at US-hosted …
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Global bond sell-off deepens on inflation concerns
Sep 01 2026
A sell-off of bonds from key countries worldwide deepened on Tuesday, sending government borrowing costs soaring and …
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EU official says it's not time to 'normalize' Russia at G20 finance talks
Sep 01 2026
EU economy chief Valdis Dombrovskis said Tuesday that it is not the time to "normalize" Moscow's presence at G20 …
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Germany's far-right AfD promises 'boom' but economists fear worst
Sep 01 2026
Germany's far-right AfD has promised an "economic boom" if it wins Sunday's regional elections and ends up ruling the …
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Former Peru minister last-minute contender for UN labour agency helm
Sep 01 2026
The UN labour agency chief will face two challengers for his job after a former Peruvian foreign minister entered the …
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Shein flattens on Hong Kong debut facing global headwinds
Sep 01 2026
Fast-fashion retailer Shein made a tepid Hong Kong debut on Tuesday, having raised US$1.7 billion in a high-profile …
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Eurozone inflation hits three-year high at 3.3% in August
Sep 01 2026
Eurozone inflation jumped to 3.3 percent in August, the highest level in three years, as the war in the Middle East kept …
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Oil extends gains, stocks mostly down as Trump issues fresh Iran warning
Sep 01 2026
Oil prices jumped more than one percent Tuesday amid fears of a fresh bout of military exchanges between the United …
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Oil extends gains, stocks mixed as Trump issues fresh Iran warning
Sep 01 2026
Oil prices extended gains Tuesday amid fears of a fresh bout of military exchanges between the United States and Iran …
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AI startup Manus says resumes independent operations
Sep 01 2026
AI startup Manus said Tuesday it had resumed independent operations, months after China blocked Facebook-owner Meta from …
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Japan to relax overtime regulation under workaholic PM
Sep 01 2026
Japan will ease overtime regulation starting Tuesday in a move meant to help spur economic growth but criticised as a …
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Defence tech hub Munich booms as Europe rearms
Sep 01 2026
Munich is booming as a hub for young defence tech firms making everything from AI-powered drones to cutting-edge …
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Illegal mining ravages S.Africa's economic hub
Sep 01 2026
Whole chunks of a once-busy road in Johannesburg have collapsed because of damage caused by the illegal mining rampant …
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Fast-fashion giant Shein plunges 10% on Hong Kong debut
Sep 01 2026
Fast-fashion retailer Shein fell 10 percent on its long-awaited Hong Kong trading debut Tuesday, having raised US$1.7 …
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Oil extends gains, stocks drop as Trump issues fresh Iran warning
Sep 01 2026
Oil prices extended gains Tuesday amid fears of a fresh bout of military exchanges between the United States and Iran …
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Anthropic signs $35B computing deal with startup backed by Nvidia
Sep 01 2026
Anthropic signed a $35 billion deal for access to cloud computing power from a US-based startup backed by Nvidia, adding …
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Middle East war a boon for UAE defence giant with global ambitions
Sep 01 2026
In the heart of the Abu Dhabi desert, workers toil inside warehouses assembling drones and missiles for the UAE's Edge …
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Boat builders keep Pakistan's fishing heritage afloat
Sep 01 2026
The rhythmic hammering of nails and the whine of saws echo around a coastal Karachi neighbourhood, where small figures …
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US draws European pushback with Russia G20 finance invite
Sep 01 2026
Russia's attendance at the opening of US-hosted G20 finance meetings sparked European pushback on Monday, adding a …
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US regulator, 22 states accuse Amazon of 'manipulating' ad auctions: lawsuit
Aug 31 2026
The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and 22 states sued Amazon on Monday for allegedly "manipulating" online auctions …
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