Economy
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EU’s Russian gas ban will ‘accelerate’ bloc’s power decline: Kremlin
The Kremlin on Wednesday said the European Union’s move to ban all imports of Russian gas by autumn 2027 would only force…
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Lebanon, Israel appoint civilian members to ceasefire mechanism amid US push
Lebanon and Israel have appointed civilian representatives to the body overseeing the ceasefire reached last year, a step taken after sustained pressure…
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US offers $10 million reward for intel on Iranian state-linked cyber operators
The United States is offering up to $10 million for information on individuals linked to Iranian state-directed cyber operations targeting…
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Starbucks to pay NYC workers $35m after alleged labour law violations
Starbucks has agreed pay more than $35m (£26m) to thousands of workers in New York City, to settle the city’s…
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Car-sharing company ZipCar to end UK operations
Car-sharing platform Zipcar has said it is to close its UK operations by the end of the year. The US-based…
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UK Budget offers relief on energy bills and wages, but tax freezes hit middle earners
In October 2022, Britain’s inflation rate peaked at 11.1 percent – a 41-year high – pushing the cost of living…
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Ukrainian strikes on CPC and tankers ‘acts of terrorism’: Russia
Russia’s foreign ministry said on Sunday that Ukrainian attacks on oil tankers and Caspian Pipeline Consortium (CPC) infrastructure in the…
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Berkshire Hathaway’s profits rise 17 pct as Warren Buffett prepares to step down as CEO
The profits of Warren Buffett’s company improved 17 percent thanks to a relatively mild hurricane season and more paper investment…
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US not sending any high-level officials to COP30
The United States will not send any top officials to the COP30 climate talks in Brazil later this month, a…
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Trump administration cannot suspend food aid benefits, US judges rule
President Donald Trump’s administration cannot suspend food aid for millions of Americans during the ongoing government shutdown, two federal judges…
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