Business and Economy
UK inflation drops ahead of expected war-fuelled jump
AFP - 24m ago
Britain's annual inflation rate fell more than expected in April, largely due to a drop in energy prices in the months …
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Oil retreats, stocks rise on cautious Mideast war hopes
AFP - 1h ago
Oil prices slid and European stock markets advanced Wednesday after a South Korean tanker passed through the Strait of …
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War in Middle East: latest developments
AFP - 1h ago
Here are the latest developments in the Middle East war:
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EU agrees to implement US trade pact after Trump threats
AFP - 2h ago
The EU reached a deal Wednesday to implement its side of a nearly year-old trade pact with the United States, in a major …
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Iran Guards warn of war beyond Mideast as Trump repeats threats
AFP - 2h ago
Iran warned on Wednesday that the Middle East war would spread far beyond the region if the United States and Israel …
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Samsung, union resume negotiations with minister mediating
AFP - 3h ago
Samsung Electronics and its workers' union resumed talks Wednesday with South Korea's labour minister mediating, in a …
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Stellantis signs Europe joint venture with China's Dongfeng
AFP - 3h ago
Jeep and Fiat owner Stellantis said Wednesday that it had formed a joint venture with China's Dongfeng to share …
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Putin, Xi hail 'unyielding' ties in talks after Trump visit
AFP - 3h ago
President Xi Jinping hailed China and Russia's "unyielding" ties in talks with Vladimir Putin on Wednesday, as the pair …
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Asia stocks slide on inflation fears as yields surge
AFP - 3h ago
Asian markets extended their losses Wednesday as surging bond yields and stubborn inflation concerns knocked investor …
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Indonesia's Prabowo announces export controls for coal, palm oil
AFP - 4h ago
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto on Wednesday announced commodity export controls to boost tax revenues as the …
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Japan to sell eels bred in captivity in 'world first'
AFP - 5h ago
Eels bred in captivity will be sold in Japanese shops for the first time, in a move that could ease eventually pressure …
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Union calls strike at South Korea chip giant Samsung Electronics
AFP - 2h ago
A planned strike at South Korean chip giant Samsung Electronics will go ahead from Thursday, its union said, after talks …
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Union calls strike at S. Korea chip giant Samsung Electronics
AFP - 1h ago
The labour union at South Korean chip giant Samsung Electronics said Wednesday it would launch a planned strike after …
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Putin, Xi to underscore alliance strength after Trump visit
AFP - 2h ago
Russian President Vladimir Putin meets China's President Xi Jinping in Beijing on Wednesday, seeking to underline their …
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Under Trump pressure, EU agrees to implement US trade pact
AFP - 3h ago
EU lawmakers and member states reached a deal in the early hours of Wednesday to implement the bloc's nearly year-old …
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Musk's empire as SpaceX counts down to Wall Street liftoff
AFP - 10h ago
Elon Musk defines himself as an engineer trying to save humanity, while his critics call him a far-right showman who …
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SpaceX's IPO moonshot draws some doubters on Wall Street
AFP - 10h ago
Elon Musk wants to take SpaceX public -- and he's asking investors to believe the rocket and AI company is worth almost …
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From graduation boos to voter unease: AI anxiety grows in the US
AFP - 10h ago
Speakers promoting AI are getting booed at universities, voters are rebelling against data centers, and even AI-friendly …
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New York art auctions roar back with blockbuster sales
May 19 2026
With record prices for Jackson Pollock, Constantin Brancusi and Mark Rothko, New York's spring auctions are soaring, …
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Google wants its search bar to act on your behalf in AI revamp
May 19 2026
Google on Tuesday showed off new plans to turn its famous search bar into an AI assistant that can book restaurants, …
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Oil dips, stocks mixed after Trump holds off on Iran attack
May 19 2026
Oil prices eased and stocks wavered on Tuesday, with investors tracking a potential deal between the United States and …
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Under Trump pressure, EU seeks deal to end trade standoff
May 19 2026
The EU headed into late-night talks Tuesday seeking a deal towards implementing its nearly year-old trade pact with the …
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Mango scion released on bail after arrest over father's death
May 19 2026
The eldest son of Spanish clothing empire Mango's founder Isak Andic was released on Tuesday after posting one million …
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Airbus seeks to cut peripheral expenses due to Mideast war
May 19 2026
European aviation giant Airbus has asked its teams to cut "non-essential expenses" by 10 percent due to turbulence …
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UK trade minister hopes Britain will rejoin EU 'in my lifetime'
May 19 2026
British trade minister Chris Bryant said Tuesday he hopes to one day see his country rejoin the European Union, in a …
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EU vows help for farmers hit by Iran war fertiliser price hikes
May 19 2026
The European Union will release emergency funds to help farmers deal with soaring fertiliser costs caused by the Iran …
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French govt slams 'disproportionate' Canal+ riposte to anti-Bollore petition
May 19 2026
France's government Tuesday waded into a row that has sent shockwaves through the domestic cinema industry after the …
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Race to find vaccines, treatments for Ebola strain behind outbreak
May 19 2026
An escalating outbreak of a rare Ebola strain in the Democratic Republic of Congo has kicked off a race to find vaccines …
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G7 finance ministers vow cooperation to face 'heightened risks'
May 19 2026
Leading global economies on Tuesday vowed multilateral cooperation to address mounting challenges to economic stability …
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Power of Siberia 2: The giant gas pipeline Russia wants to build to China
May 19 2026
Russia has been pushing for years to build a new pipeline to China to deliver billions of dollars' worth of natural gas …
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Mango founder's son arrested in Spain over father's death
May 19 2026
Spanish police said Tuesday they have arrested the eldest son of Mango clothing empire founder Isak Andic over his …
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France says G7 finance talks 'frank, sometimes difficult'
May 19 2026
France's finance minister acknowledged Tuesday that two days of talks among leading global economies were "sometimes …
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Stocks rise, oil dips after Trump holds off on Iran attack
May 19 2026
Stock markets mostly rose Tuesday as investors tracked easing oil prices and cautious optimism over a potential deal …
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Germany starts sale of bailed-out energy firm Uniper
May 19 2026
Germany had started the process to sell most of its stake in energy giant Uniper, the government said Tuesday, more than …
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Beijing says China, US should work together to promote AI governance
May 19 2026
China and the United States "should work together to promote the development and governance of AI", Chinese foreign …
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Tech stocks retreat, oil dips after Trump holds off on Iran attack
May 19 2026
Asian markets wavered Tuesday, with tech stocks leading losses as investors tracked easing oil prices and cautious …
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Germany starts sales process for bailed-out energy firm Uniper
May 19 2026
Germany had started the process to sell most of its stake in energy giant Uniper, the government said Tuesday, more than …
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Stellantis joins race to build mini-EVs for Europe
May 19 2026
Stellantis, owner of the Jeep and Fiat brands, announced Tuesday that it would start building smaller, low-cost electric …
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Under Trump pressure, EU eyes deal to end trade standoff
May 19 2026
The EU hopes Tuesday to strike a deal towards implementing its nearly year-old trade pact with the United States -- with …
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Hanoi hits the brakes on petrol bike ban
May 19 2026
Millions of exhaust-belching motorbikes zip through Hanoi's narrow streets every day fuelling its chronic air pollution, …
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Japan economy grows faster than expected in first quarter
May 19 2026
Japanese economic growth surpassed expectations at the start of 2026, official data showed on Tuesday, but Prime …
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China market for Nvidia AI chips to open 'over time': Huang
May 19 2026
Nvidia boss Jensen Huang expects China to eventually open its market to high-end US chips that can train and run …
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Asian markets cautious, oil dips after Trump holds off on Iran attack
May 19 2026
Asian markets were mixed Tuesday as oil prices eased on hopes of a US-Iran deal, though elevated crude levels capped …
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Musk loses blockbuster OpenAI suit as jury says too late
May 19 2026
A federal jury ruled Monday that billionaire Elon Musk waited too long to sue OpenAI and its co-founders, delivering a …
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India's Adani to pay $275 mn settlement to US over alleged Iran sanctions violations
May 18 2026
One of Indian billionaire industrialist Gautam Adani's companies will pay the United States $275 million to settle a …
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Oil rises, global stocks mixed as markets track Iran developments
May 18 2026
Global stock markets were mixed Monday and oil prices rose while investors digested shifting developments in the Middle …
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First attack on Arab nuclear site sends warning to Gulf, US
May 18 2026
The first attack targeting an Arab nuclear site has sent a symbolic warning to the United Arab Emirates and its allies, …
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Hormuz tanker traffic edges higher after wartime low
May 18 2026
Traffic through the Strait of Hormuz was slightly higher last week, returning to levels in line with the average …
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Oil rises, bond yields weigh on stocks
May 18 2026
Stock markets diverged Monday as investors worried about borrowing costs, while oil prices rose as US President Donald …
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Middle East tourism pain is Europe's gain
May 18 2026
Europeans are choosing to vacation closer to home as the war in the Middle East has amplified security concerns and made …
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Oil prices dip on report of US sanctions relief for Iran during talks
May 18 2026
Oil prices turned lower in afternoon trading Monday and stock markets advanced after an Iranian media report said US …
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Transport protests hit Kenya over rising fuel prices
May 18 2026
Kenya's public transport system was paralysed on Monday, when protesters barricaded roads over fuel price hikes …
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Ex-Google exec takes reins at under-fire BBC
May 18 2026
A former Google executive took over as the BBC's new director-general on Monday amid proposed job cuts and a $10-billion …
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Ex-Google man takes reins at under-fire BBC
May 18 2026
A former Google executive took over as the BBC's new director-general on Monday amid proposed job cuts and a $10-billion …
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Swatch blames shopping centres for 'problems' with star product launch
May 18 2026
Swiss watch giant Swatch said Monday insufficient organisation by shopping centres contributed to scuffles at around 20 …
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Stocks drop, oil climbs after fresh Trump warning to Iran
May 18 2026
Stock markets mostly retreated and oil prices gained Monday after US President Donald Trump issued a new warning to …
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Spanish court orders 55 mn euro tax refund to Shakira
May 18 2026
A Spanish court has ordered the tax authority to refund Colombian pop star Shakira more than 55 million euros ($64 …
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Ikea to cut 850 jobs at parent company
May 18 2026
Inter Ikea Group, the holding company that oversees Ikea, announced Monday that it was cutting 850 jobs, saying its …
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Ryanair flags Iran war uncertainty as annual profit jumps
May 18 2026
Irish no-frills carrier Ryanair reported Monday a sharply higher annual profit but warned that the Middle East war has …
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G7 finance chiefs meet to seek common stance on unstable ground
May 18 2026
Finance chiefs from the G7 industrialised nations gathered in Paris on Monday for two days of talks aimed at forging a …
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Asian stocks sink, oil rises on US-Iran deadlock
May 18 2026
Asian markets lost ground on Monday, extending slides in global markets as the impasse in the war in the Middle East …
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India's strategic $9 bn megaport plan for pristine island
May 18 2026
On a remote island in the Andaman Sea, bulldozers are tearing into pristine forests that are home to one of Earth's most …
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China's April consumption, factory output growth slowest in years
May 18 2026
China's consumer spending and factory output grew at their slowest pace in years last month, official data showed …
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Four takeaways from Musk vs OpenAI trial
May 18 2026
After three weeks of intense hearings,
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Jury to decide fate of Musk's blockbuster suit against OpenAI
May 18 2026
Deliberations begin Monday in the blockbuster trial pitting Elon Musk against AI giant OpenAI and its CEO Sam Altman, …
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Shock threat by billionaire Bollore's Canal+ group rocks French cinema
May 17 2026
The head of France's biggest film producer, Canal+, said Sunday that the group would no longer work with 600 industry …
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Gucci takes over New York's Times Square for fashion show
May 17 2026
Famed Italian fashion house Gucci took over New York's iconic Times Square on Saturday for its second runway show led by …
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German 'chemical town' fears impact of industrial decline
May 17 2026
Germany's industrial decline is taking a painful toll on communities that have long relied on local manufacturing titans …
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India scrambles to steady rupee as oil shock bites
May 17 2026
India is scrambling to salvage a sinking rupee as surging oil prices linked to the Middle East conflict threaten to …
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Musk wants SpaceX to go public. Here's how it works
May 17 2026
Hundreds of companies raised a combined $70 billion by selling shares to the public in the United States last year.
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Big risks and rewards in upcoming IPOs at SpaceX, OpenAI, Anthropic
May 17 2026
Wall Street is licking its chops over an unprecedented slate of massive IPOs set to arrive in the coming months, …
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Scuffles from Europe to NYC as Swatch sale descends into chaos
May 16 2026
The launch of limited edition Swatch watches descended into chaos Saturday in several European cities and New York, with …
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Modi oversees semi-conductor deal on Dutch trip
May 16 2026
Dutch tech giant ASML signed a deal with Tata Electronics Saturday to help build and scale up a semi-conductor plant in …
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Modi oversees semiconductor deal on Dutch trip
May 16 2026
Dutch tech giant ASML signed a deal with Tata Electronics Saturday to help build and scale up a semi-conductor plant in …
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Mercedes Benz mulls diversification into defence
May 16 2026
The CEO of German automaking giant Mercedes-Benz has said he has not ruled out entering the defence industry.
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Wordle heads to primetime as media seek puzzle reinvention
May 16 2026
News organizations are racing to add puzzles and games to their digital offerings, hoping to replicate the success of a …
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Boeing confirms China commitment to buy 200 aircraft
May 15 2026
Aerospace giant Boeing on Friday confirmed that China had committed to purchasing 200 aircraft during a visit to Beijing …
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Trump warns against Taiwan independence after China visit
May 15 2026
US President Donald Trump on Friday warned Taiwan against declaring formal independence after concluding his visit to …
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Stocks tumble as US-Iran impasse fuels inflation fears
May 15 2026
Global stocks slumped and oil prices rose Friday with worries about sustained inflation driving up bond yields with no …
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Canada takes key step towards new oil pipeline
May 15 2026
Prime Minister Mark Carney and the leader of Canada's oil‑rich Alberta province took a major step Friday toward building …
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Democrats accuse Trump of stock trade corruption
May 15 2026
Democrats accused US President Donald Trump of corruption on Friday after the disclosure of major stock market …
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Xi, Trump eke small wins from talks but no major deals: analysts
May 15 2026
Chinese and US leaders Xi Jinping and Donald Trump concluded a summit in Beijing with some symbolic wins that made for …
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French-German tank maker KNDS to push ahead with IPO
May 15 2026
KNDS said Friday that it planned to push ahead with plans for a public offering of its shares, despite reports Berlin is …
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Trump says made 'fantastic trade deals' with Xi, but details scarce
May 15 2026
US President Donald Trump said he had made "fantastic trade deals" and settled "a lot of different problems" in his …
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Beckham becomes first British billionaire sportsman
May 15 2026
Former Manchester United and England star David Beckham has become Britain's first billionaire sportsman, according to …
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Energy-hungry German industries in decline since Ukraine war: data
May 15 2026
Germany's energy-hungry industries have suffered sharp falls in output since the start of the Ukraine war, data showed …
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LVMH sells Marc Jacobs to WHP Global, which will form partnership with G-III
May 15 2026
French luxury giant LVMH will sell its Marc Jacobs brand to US brand firm WHP Global, the two companies said Thursday.
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Trump says made 'fantastic trade deals' with Xi
May 15 2026
President Donald Trump said Friday he had made "fantastic trade deals" with China's Xi Jinping, as the pair ended a …
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Indian magnate Adani agrees multi-million-dollar penalty in US court case
May 15 2026
Indian billionaire industrialist Gautam Adani has agreed to pay a multi-million-dollar settlement in a US civil court …
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Mines 'draining Turkey's water sources', environmentalists warn
May 15 2026
Guney was once a water-rich village fed by 50 springs in Turkey's western Usak province, but since a gold mine opened 20 …
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Zimbabwe tobacco hits new highs under smallholder contracts
May 15 2026
Rows of green tobacco plants stretched towards the bush in a vast field of a crop that has rebounded to record levels in …
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India hikes fuel prices as Middle East war strains supplies
May 15 2026
India's state-run oil companies raised petrol and diesel prices by more than three percent on Friday as disruption to …
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Markets wait on Trump-Xi summit, Seoul hits record
May 15 2026
Oil inched higher and Asian markets traded in a narrow range Friday as investors awaited tangible results from US …
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Trump to seek tangible trade wins in Xi summit
May 15 2026
US President Donald Trump is seeking trade wins when he meets Xi Jinping on Friday for the last day of a superpower …
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Trump traded hundreds of millions in US securities in 2026
May 15 2026
US President Donald Trump was involved in buying and selling securities linked to American companies in transactions …
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Canada's Cohere embraces 'low drama' amid AI giant tumult
May 15 2026
In an industry that runs on hype and grand gestures, Canadian AI firm Cohere is charting a different course from Silicon …
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Egypt farmers hit by Iran war price surge
May 15 2026
Egyptian smallholders have seen their lives upended by the war in Iran, with soaring fertiliser and energy prices …
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Closing arguments in blockbuster trial pitting Musk against OpenAI
May 14 2026
Lawyers for Elon Musk and OpenAI presented closing arguments Thursday in a blockbuster trial where the verdict could …
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Tech stocks rally rolls on as US-China talks underway
May 14 2026
European and US stock markets climbed Thursday with Wall Street indices notching fresh records as a tech-fueled rally …
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Xi warns Trump on Taiwan at Beijing summit
May 14 2026
Chinese President Xi Jinping warned his US counterpart Donald Trump that missteps on Taiwan could push their two …
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US tariffs, cyberattack drive Jaguar Land Rover into loss
May 14 2026
US import tariffs and a debilitating cyberattack pushed Jaguar Land Rover into an annual loss, figures published …
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IMF sees risks to global growth forecast over sustained Iran war
May 14 2026
The International Monetary Fund warned on Thursday that continuing disruptions due to the Iran war meant its global …
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