Economy
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Israel to open Gaza’s Rafah Crossing, cancels planned measures against Hamas
Israel will allow Gaza’s Rafah crossing to reopen on Wednesday for humanitarian aid to enter from Egypt into the Palestinian…
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Flights cancelled as Belgium hit by national strike
A national strike over a government savings plan grounded flights and disrupted public transport in Belgium on Tuesday, with tens…
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South Korea says ‘huge progress’ in US trade talks over investment package
South Korean Finance Minister Koo Yun-cheol said on Tuesday it was “huge progress” that the US was not insisting that…
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Greeks strike against 13-hour workday reform
Transport and services in Greece were disrupted Tuesday for the second time this month as unions staged a 24-hour walkout…
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WIC food program receives $300M to keep running during government shutdown
A food aid program that supports millions of low-income mothers and their young children received a 300 million infusion from…
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S&P upgrades Egypt’s rating to ‘B’ as reforms drive a rebound in economic growth
Credit ratings agency S&P Global upgraded Egypt’s rating by a notch to ‘B’ from ‘B-’ on Friday, citing reforms undertaken…
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Labubu is over, Pop Mart’s Hirono Living Wild Doll is the new trend
The obsession with the Labubu doll designed by Pop Mart is rapidly slowing down as a new, strong competitor has…
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Maersk shares hit three-month low on prospect of Gaza deal reopening Red Sea route
Maersk shares fell on Thursday to their lowest since July, as investors anticipated a Gaza ceasefire deal could eventually restore…
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Trump’s Gaza deal raises Israeli dollar bonds, stocks, shekels
Israel’s international dollar bonds rallied on Thursday after Israel and Hamas agreed to the first phase of US President Donald…
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US, Saudi Arabia move closer to semiconductor chip deal amid deepening ties: Report
A US-Saudi agreement that would allow American companies to export highly sought-after semiconductor chips to Saudi Arabia is nearing completion, according to…
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