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Agreement reached on Indonesia 2025 budget assumptions, set for parliament vote

An Indonesian parliamentary committee and the government have reached agreement on key economic assumptions for 2025 for the new administration led by Prabowo Subianto, who takes

Agreement reached on Indonesia 2025 budget assumptions, set for parliament vote
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French services sector sees strongest growth since May 2022, PMI shows

France's services sector experienced its most robust expansion in over two years in August, boosted by the Olympics and a modest rise in demand, a business survey showed on Wednesday

French services sector sees strongest growth since May 2022, PMI shows
Europe|News

Rain lifts Rhine river levels in Germany but ships still part loaded

Rain has raised water levels on the Rhine in Germany but most of the river remains too shallow for cargo vessels to sail fully loaded, commodity traders said on Wednesday,

Rain lifts Rhine river levels in Germany but ships still part loaded
Asia|News

India supports policy of development, not expansionism, PM Modi says

India supports a policy of development and not expansionism, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said in Brunei on Wednesday, though he did not name any country.

India supports policy of development, not expansionism, PM Modi says
Europe|News|World

Greta Thunberg detained by Danish police at pro-Palestinian protest

Danish police detained activist Greta Thunberg at a Copenhagen protest against the war in Gaza and Israel's occupation of the West Bank on Wednesday, a spokesperson for the

Greta Thunberg detained by Danish police at pro-Palestinian protest
MidEast|News|Political|World

Egypt's Sisi makes first presidential visit to Turkey in 12 years

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan and Egyptian counterpart Abdel Fattah al-Sisi discussed the Gaza war and ways to further repair the long-frozen ties between the

Egypt's Sisi makes first presidential visit to Turkey in 12 years
Business|Economy|News

New export business boosts Russia's service sector in August, PMI shows

Activity across Russia's services sector grew at its fastest pace in seven months in August, a business survey showed on Wednesday, boosted by a sharp expansion in new export business.

New export business boosts Russia's service sector in August, PMI shows
Africa|Asia|Business|Economy|News|Travel

China to 'revitalise' ageing railway linking Zambia, Tanzania

China, Tanzania and Zambia signed an initial agreement to rehabilitate a decades-old railway aimed at improving the rail-sea transportation in resource-rich East Africa, Chinese

China to 'revitalise' ageing railway linking Zambia, Tanzania
Economy|Europe|Finance|News

ECB at risk of becoming too restrictive, Cipollone says

The European Central Bank can continue to cut interest rates given the slowdown in inflation, and there is a risk the bank could keep policy too tight, ECB board member Piero

ECB at risk of becoming too restrictive, Cipollone says
News|Political|World

Kremlin says the threat from the West forces change to nuclear doctrine

The Kremlin said on Wednesday that Russia was adjusting its nuclear doctrine because the United States and its Western allies were threatening Russia by escalating the

Kremlin says the threat from the West forces change to nuclear doctrine
Asia|News|Political|World

South Korea, New Zealand leaders condemn North Korea nuclear development

The leaders of South Korea and New Zealand condemned North Korea's nuclear weapons development and its military cooperation with Russia, Seoul's presidential office said on Wednesday

South Korea, New Zealand leaders condemn North Korea nuclear development
Asia|Business|News

Russia permits imports of North Korean beer, media reports say

A Russian company registered in the far eastern city of Komsomolsk-on-Amur has been cleared to import beer produced in North Korea, Russian media reported, in the latest sign of

Russia permits imports of North Korean beer, media reports say
Asia|News|World

Indian PM Modi to start 2-day Singapore visit on Wednesday

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will meet with Singapore counterpart Lawrence Wong during a two-day visit to the city-state starting on Wednesday, Singapore's government said

Indian PM Modi to start 2-day Singapore visit on Wednesday
Asia|Business|Economy|News

Japan's service activity extends gains in Aug, PMI shows

Japan's service-sector activity extended gains in August, a private sector survey showed on Wednesday, thanks to an uptick in overseas sales despite a darkening global outlook.

Japan's service activity extends gains in Aug, PMI shows
Environment|News|World

Western US braces for extreme heat; Phoenix passes 100 days over 100 degrees

The West Coast of the United States is bracing for extreme heat with temperatures in desert towns expected to soar as high as 120 Fahrenheit (49 Celsius) and Phoenix likely to extend its

Western US braces for extreme heat; Phoenix passes 100 days over 100 degrees
Crime|News|Political|World

US charges Hamas leaders over Oct. 7 attack on Israel

The United States announced criminal charges on Tuesday against Hamas' top leaders over their roles in planning, supporting and perpetrating the deadly Oct. 7 attack in southern Israel.

US charges Hamas leaders over Oct. 7 attack on Israel
News

Nvidia gets subpoena from US DoJ, Bloomberg News reports

The U.S.

Nvidia gets subpoena from US DoJ, Bloomberg News reports
Business|Finance|News

Six rating agencies to pay over $49 million over recordkeeping failures, SEC says

Six credit rating agencies agreed to pay a total of more than $49 million in civil penalties to settle U.S.

Six rating agencies to pay over $49 million over recordkeeping failures, SEC says
Americas|News|Political|World

Mexican lower house passes controversial judicial reform in marathon session

In a marathon session, Mexico's lower house of Congress on Wednesday morning approved a controversial judicial reform, a crucial step toward cementing a key ambition of outgoing

Mexican lower house passes controversial judicial reform in marathon session
Europe|News

Finland to spend more on defence, NATO and security

Finland's ruling centre-right coalition plans to spend more on NATO membership, defence and security in 2025, while scaling back on welfare spending to tame the Nordic country's

Finland to spend more on defence, NATO and security
Business|Economy|Lifestyle|News

Unite Here union says hotel workers' strikes concluded in Baltimore, Seattle

The Unite Here union said on Tuesday strikes by U.S. hotel workers have concluded in Baltimore and Seattle, while 9,376 workers remained on strike in seven cities.

Unite Here union says hotel workers' strikes concluded in Baltimore, Seattle
Europe|News|World

Ancient Roman Arch of Constantine damaged by lightning

The Arch of Constantine, a giant ancient Roman arch next to the Colosseum, was damaged after a violent storm hit Rome, conservation authorities said on Tuesday.

Ancient Roman Arch of Constantine damaged by lightning
News

Ukraine's Zelenskiy dismisses deputy chief of staff, deputy PM resigns

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Tuesday dismissed his deputy chief of staff Rostyslav Shurma, according to a decree on the presidential website.

Ukraine's Zelenskiy dismisses deputy chief of staff, deputy PM resigns
Europe|News|Opinion|World

Irish inquiry finds 'truly shocking' level of sexual abuse at church-run schools

An Irish state inquiry uncovered a "truly shocking" level of sexual abuse at religious schools, primarily those

Irish inquiry finds 'truly shocking' level of sexual abuse at church-run schools
Economy|Finance|News

US housing inflation likely to fall in year ahead, Fed paper says

U.S. housing inflation is likely to ease in the coming year as the gap between supply and demand for homes narrows, according to research published on Tuesday by the Federal Reserve Bank

US housing inflation likely to fall in year ahead, Fed paper says

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