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Blinken, Lammy arrive in Kyiv for talks with Ukraine's leaders

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Blinken, Lammy arrive in Kyiv for talks with Ukraine's leaders
Africa|Education|News

South Africa's coalition government sees first real friction over education bill

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa's office said he would sign into law a disputed education bill, prompting the first sign of real friction in his unity

South Africa's coalition government sees first real friction over education bill
Asia|News|World

At least two dead, hundreds stranded in Thailand as floods hit north

At least two people were killed and hundreds stranded in Thailand after heavy rains swept through two northern provinces, swelling rivers, inundating settlements and triggering

At least two dead, hundreds stranded in Thailand as floods hit north
Economy|Finance|News|World

IMF, Ukraine reach deal that would give it access to $1.1 billion

The International Monetary Fund said on Tuesday it had reached a preliminary agreement with Ukraine that would give the war-torn country access to about $1.1 billion in financial

IMF, Ukraine reach deal that would give it access to $1.1 billion
News|Political|World

Russian lawmaker warns the West over supplies of long-range missiles to Ukraine

Russia will consider the United States and its allies to be parties to the Ukraine war and Moscow will use more powerful weapons if the West allows Ukraine to use long-range weapons

Russian lawmaker warns the West over supplies of long-range missiles to Ukraine
Asia|Business|Technology

Huawei's tri-foldable phone stirs Chinese pride but $2,800 price tag panned

Huawei's new tri-foldable smartphone has ignited nationalistic pride in China with social media abuzz with what supporters see as its ability to out-innovate Apple despite U.S.

Huawei's tri-foldable phone stirs Chinese pride but $2,800 price tag panned
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China concerned about US manipulation of Hong Kong issues, says foreign ministry

China is concerned about the United States' manipulation of Hong Kong issues and suppression of its development, a spokesperson for the Chinese foreign ministry said on Wednesday.

China concerned about US manipulation of Hong Kong issues, says foreign ministry
Business|Europe|Finance

Europe's STOXX 600 little changed as focus shifts to ECB

European shares ended flat on Wednesday as gains in technology shares were offset by losses in real estate shares, while investors shifted their focus to

Europe's STOXX 600 little changed as focus shifts to ECB
Europe|News|World

Ukraine says it shot down 20 Russia-launched drones overnight

Ukraine's air force said on Wednesday it shot down 20 out of 25 Russia-launched drones overnight in six regions.

Business|Economy|Finance

Rentokil shares fall after third warning on North America weakness

Rentokil Initial warned of lower annual profit on Wednesday after weaker than expected sales in its largest market North America, sending shares of the

Business|Economy|Finance

US fund Castlelake considering sale of stake in Spain's Aedas, Cinco Dias reports

U.S.-based investment fund Castlelake is considering selling its majority stake in Spanish real estate group Aedas Homes, Spanish newspaper Cinco Dias reported on Wednesday, citing

US fund Castlelake considering sale of stake in Spain's Aedas, Cinco Dias reports
Business|Economy|Fashion and Beauty|Technology

UK's Boohoo to stop supplying US customers locally

Online fashion retailer Boohoo said on Wednesday it would stop supplying U.S. customers from a site in Pennsylvania and return to fulfilling orders from Britain, in a

UK's Boohoo to stop supplying US customers locally
Asia|Economy|News|Technology|Travel

Indonesia kicks off Japan-funded expansion of capital's train network

Indonesian President Joko Widodo launched construction on Wednesday for a new line on Jakarta's mass rapid transit (MRT) system, funded by a loan of nearly $1 billion from Japan,

Indonesia kicks off Japan-funded expansion of capital's train network
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Russia pushes back Ukrainian troops in some areas of Kursk, commander says

Russian forces have begun a significant counter-offensive against Ukrainian troops who smashed their way into western Russia last month, and have taken some territory back, pro-

Business|Finance|Stock Markets

Zara owner Inditex sees early autumn sales perk up after summer slowdown

Zara owner Inditex reported a jump in sales of its autumn/winter collection on Wednesday, boosting its share price as the world's largest listed fashion retailer

Zara owner Inditex sees early autumn sales perk up after summer slowdown
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Iran's president visits Iraq amid Middle East tensions

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian visited Iraq on Wednesday on his first foreign trip, signalling the clerical establishment's intention

Iran's president visits Iraq amid Middle East tensions
Business|Finance

Japan's Mitsui to double share buyback spending to $2.8 billion

Japanese trading house Mitsui said on Wednesday it decided to double its share buyback spending to up to 400 billion yen ($2.84 billion) to buy and later cancel up to 6% of its

Japan's Mitsui to double share buyback spending to $2.8 billion
Business|Finance

ADNOC expected to make formal offer for Covestro of about $15.9 billion, FT reports

Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) is expected to make a formal offer to acquire Covestro for about 14.4 billion euros ($15.9 billion) including debt, the Financial Times reported on

ADNOC expected to make formal offer for Covestro of about $15.9 billion, FT reports
Asia|Business|Economy

Ford in talks to restart making cars in India for export, minister says

Ford Motor held talks with India's Tamil Nadu state to explore producing vehicles for export, the state's chief minister said, potentially

Ford in talks to restart making cars in India for export, minister says
Americas|Election|Finance|Stock Markets

Markets try to shake it off after US presidential debate

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Ankur Banerjee Investors broadly took the U.S. presidential debate between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris in stride where details were

Markets try to shake it off after US presidential debate
Asia|News|World

China says it is verifying email tipoffs about Taiwan 'separatist' activity

China's government said on Wednesday it would carefully review email tipoffs it has received about Taiwan "separatist" activity, adding that "good people" have nothing to

China says it is verifying email tipoffs about Taiwan 'separatist' activity
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Economists upgrade Singapore 2024 growth forecast, central bank survey shows

SINGAPORE -  Economists have upgraded their expectations for Singapore's growth in 2024, according to a survey by the country's central bank published on Wednesday, with better-than-expected external

Economists upgrade Singapore 2024 growth forecast, central bank survey shows
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Investors react to fiery presidential debate between Trump and Harris

U.S. stock futures slipped and the dollar edged lower in early Asian trading on Wednesday as Republican Donald Trump and Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris faced each other for the

Investors react to fiery presidential debate between Trump and Harris
Asia|Business|Finance

Bid for 7-Eleven owner shows Japan's governance gains, says Suntory CEO Niinami

A $39 billion Canadian takeover bid for 7-Eleven's owner indicates a shift in Japan's corporate governance and has left CEOs "nervous" that their

Bid for 7-Eleven owner shows Japan's governance gains, says Suntory CEO Niinami
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Freight train derails in southwest Russia due to 'interference', officials say

A freight train derailed in the Russian region of Belgorod, which borders Ukraine, due to outside interference with the operation of railway transport, but there were no casualties, a local

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