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Goldman Sachs nearing a deal to transfer GM credit card business to Barclays, source says

Goldman Sachs is close to finalizing a deal to transfer its General Motors credit card business to Barclays, a source familiar with the matter said on Tuesday.

Goldman Sachs nearing a deal to transfer GM credit card business to Barclays, source says
Americas|News

Nicaragua strips 135 expelled prisoners of nationality, seizes property

Nicaragua's government said on Tuesday it had stripped the nationality of 135 Nicaraguans who were released from prison last week and then deported to Guatemala, and ordered the

News|World

Plan for summit on UN sidelines to seek ways 'to talk sense' into China, Philippines envoy says

A summit of at least 20 nations is planned on the sidelines of the U.N.

Plan for summit on UN sidelines to seek ways 'to talk sense' into China, Philippines envoy says
Uncategorized

Biden says ending ban on Ukraine's use of long-range weapons being worked out

U.S.

Biden says ending ban on Ukraine's use of long-range weapons being worked out
Business|Technology

Tech firm executives to testify before US Senate about election threats

Executives from major tech firms like

Tech firm executives to testify before US Senate about election threats
Business|Environment|Technology

Tech firms halve business travel in 2023 but Alphabet, Apple lag, study shows

Global tech giants halved their business flight emissions in 2023 compared to 2019, but companies like Apple and Google's parent Alphabet are falling behind, risking a return to pre-

Tech firms halve business travel in 2023 but Alphabet, Apple lag, study shows
Australia|Europe|Health|News

King Charles to meet cancer researchers, Indigenous groups during Australia visit

Britain's King Charles and Queen Camilla will meet cancer researchers, representatives of Indigenous groups and conduct a navy fleet review in Sydney harbour during their visit to

King Charles to meet cancer researchers, Indigenous groups during Australia visit
News

FedEx warns of delays in some Louisiana markets due to Storm Francine

FedEx said on Tuesday pickup and delivery services in some markets of Louisiana could be disrupted by the expected upheaval from Storm Francine, which is set to become the fourth hurricane

FedEx warns of delays in some Louisiana markets due to Storm Francine
News|World

US Treasury says Yellen tests positive for COVID, working from home

U.S.

US Treasury says Yellen tests positive for COVID, working from home
Business|Entertainment|Technology

Sony announces pricier, upgraded PlayStation 5 Pro

Sony announced the PlayStation 5 Pro, an upgraded version of its flagship console offering better graphics, will go on sale on Nov. 7 priced at $699.99.

Sony announces pricier, upgraded PlayStation 5 Pro
Business|Economy|Finance

Australia's tight labour market set to ease, central bank says

Australia's central bank said on Wednesday that the labour market remained tight but was moving towards balance as high interest rates work to slow demand in what should be a mild

Australia's tight labour market set to ease, central bank says
Business|Economy|Finance

Boeing says bargained in good faith with union for labor deal

Boeing bargained in good faith with one of its biggest unions for the new labor contract and "did not hold back with an eye on a second vote", its chief operating officer said on Tuesday

Boeing says bargained in good faith with union for labor deal
Election|News|Political

Key quotes from the Harris-Trump debate

U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump took the stage on Tuesday night for their first and only scheduled presidential debate before the Nov. 5 election.

Key quotes from the Harris-Trump debate
Business|Finance

At China's Zhongzhi, risky practices preceded shadow bank's collapse

Zhongzhi Enterprise Group, a former leader of China's shadow banking sector that declared insolvency last year, used aggressive and potentially illegal sales

At China's Zhongzhi, risky practices preceded shadow bank's collapse
Health|News

Congressman Joe Wilson collapses at event, rushed to hospital

Republican representative Joe Wilson, a senior member of the Foreign Affairs Committee, collapsed at an event on Tuesday and was rushed to hospital, his office said.

Congressman Joe Wilson collapses at event, rushed to hospital
News|World

At least 5 killed in air strike on Tubas in the West bank, Red Crescent reports

At least 5 people were killed in an Israeli air strike on Tubas in the West Bank, the Palestinian Red Crescent reported on Wednesday.

At least 5 killed in air strike on Tubas in the West bank, Red Crescent reports
Economy|Europe

Number of German insolvencies climbs further in August

Germany saw a 10.7% increase in insolvencies in August compared to a year earlier, the federal statistics office reported on Wednesday, adding to data that show persistent

Number of German insolvencies climbs further in August
Australia|Business|Finance

Australia's Star says unable to finalize prelim FY results amid regulatory woes

Australian casino operator Star Entertainment said on Wednesday that it is not yet in a position to finalize its preliminary financial results for fiscal 2024.

Australia's Star says unable to finalize prelim FY results amid regulatory woes
Crime|Europe|News

Sweden boosts justice system spending to tackle crime

Sweden will increase spending on its justice system by 3.46 billion crowns ($335 million) in its budget bill for 2025 to curb high crime rates, the justice minister said on

Sweden boosts justice system spending to tackle crime
Economy|News|World

Russia's Kursk region puts damage from Ukraine attack at nearly $1 billion

The economic damage from Ukraine's attack on Russia's mainly agricultural Kursk region is estimated at almost $1 billion, with more than 150,000 people evacuated since the start of

Russia's Kursk region puts damage from Ukraine attack at nearly $1 billion
Business|Finance

A swift change to inflation-watch

A look at the day ahead in U.S. and global markets by Dhara Ranasinghe.

Fashion and Beauty

Zara to offer its secondhand clothes service in US by October

Zara will offer its service for selling, repairing or donating secondhand clothes in the United States by the end of October as a way of prolonging their life cycle and reducing

Zara to offer its secondhand clothes service in US by October
Asia|Business|Finance

China Vanke's bonds tumble as concerns for state-backed property firm mount

The dollar-denominated bonds of state-backed Chinese property giant China Vanke extended a run of sharp falls on Wednesday, as concerns continued to weigh about its fate amid an

China Vanke's bonds tumble as concerns for state-backed property firm mount
Europe|News|Political

French PM Barnier says he will name his government next week

French Prime Minister Michel Barnier said on Wednesday that he will form his new government next week, potentially capping one period of political uncertainty ahead of a

French PM Barnier says he will name his government next week
Business|Finance|Stock Markets

Buffett's Berkshire offloads $228.7 million worth BofA shares in latest sale

Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway has sold shares worth $228.7 million in Bank of America, as the conglomerate continues to trim its stake in the second-largest U.S. lender.

Buffett's Berkshire offloads $228.7 million worth BofA shares in latest sale

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