Today: November 19, 2024
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US Navy patrol plane flies over sensitive Taiwan Strait

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US Navy patrol plane flies over sensitive Taiwan Strait
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China's Wang stresses promoting stable, healthy Sino-US relations with Blinken

China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Wednesday that promoting healthy, stable and sustainable China-U.S. relations is an important task, in a phone call with U.S.

China's Wang stresses promoting stable, healthy Sino-US relations with Blinken
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Russian distributor to launch sales of Adidas, Reebok goods- Kommersant

A Russian distributor of Western sports brands will start selling Adidas and Reebok products as soon as this week, despite the companies' departure from the market over the war in

Russian distributor to launch sales of Adidas, Reebok goods- Kommersant
Business|Economy|Finance

Bank of England says UK coping with higher rates for now but sees risks ahead

British businesses and households are coping so far with higher interest rates but there are risks ahead for the financial sector from higher borrowing costs and changes to

Bank of England says UK coping with higher rates for now but sees risks ahead
Business|Europe|Finance|News

Yum Brands' KFC to acquire 218 restaurants from EG Group in UK, Ireland

Yum Brands' KFC on Wednesday said it will acquire 218 restaurants from its largest franchisee EG Group in the UK and Ireland.

Yum Brands' KFC to acquire 218 restaurants from EG Group in UK, Ireland
MidEast|News|World

Turkey rejects 'buffer zone' plan for Gaza, Erdogan says

Turkey rejects plans to establish a post-war buffer zone in Gaza because it would be disrespectful to Palestinians, President Tayyip Erdogan was quoted as saying on Wednesday.

Turkey rejects 'buffer zone' plan for Gaza, Erdogan says
Crime|Europe|News|Political|World

EU pledges to step up fight against hate crimes

The European Commission on Wednesday pledged to step up its fight against hate crimes throughout Europe, as ongoing military conflicts have been fuelling antisemitic and anti-

EU pledges to step up fight against hate crimes
Business|Economy|Europe|News

Norway union warns it may block Tesla cars meant for Sweden

Norway's Fellesforbundet, the country's largest private sector labour union, said on Wednesday it could from Dec. 20 start blocking any transport of Tesla cars meant for the Swedish

Norway union warns it may block Tesla cars meant for Sweden
Business|Economy|News|US

US private payrolls miss expectations in November

U.S. private payrolls increased less than expected in November as the labor market gradually cools.

US private payrolls miss expectations in November
Business|Economy|Finance|US

Wall Street bank bosses warn lawmakers of economic toll from tough new rules

Wall Street bank bosses warned lawmakers on the Senate Banking Committee on Wednesday that capital hikes and other new regulations being contemplated by U.S. bank regulators

Wall Street bank bosses warn lawmakers of economic toll from tough new rules
Business|Economy|Finance|US

US banking regulator warns on risks of 'buy now, pay later'

A top U.S. banking regulator on Wednesday warned banks to manage the risks to consumers posed by increasingly popular "buy now, pay later" financing for retail spending, saying the service

US banking regulator warns on risks of 'buy now, pay later'
Business|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Hedge fund Kintbury takes short position in BT

Ex Millennium trader and founder of hedge fund Kintbury Capital, Chris Dale says he is short the British telecommunications company, BT.

Hedge fund Kintbury takes short position in BT
Business|Economy|Finance

Slowing China trend growth means better opportunities elsewhere - BlackRock Investment Institute

Slowing trend growth in China means there are better investment opportunities in emerging markets outside the world's number two economy, senior executives at BlackRock Investment

Slowing China trend growth means better opportunities elsewhere - BlackRock Investment Institute
Health|News|US

Over 7 million people have signed up for 2024 Obamacare plans

Nearly 7.3 million Americans so far have signed up for health insurance for next year through the Affordable Care Act's (ACA) marketplace, according to data released by the U.S.

Over 7 million people have signed up for 2024 Obamacare plans
Business|Technology

Apple to launch new iPads, M3 MacBook Air to fight weak sales - Bloomberg News

Apple is planning to release several new models, including a faster MacBook Air and two updated iPads, early next year to help combat a decline in sales of the devices, Bloomberg News

Apple to launch new iPads, M3 MacBook Air to fight weak sales - Bloomberg News
Business|Technology|US

Stellantis seeks to void California emissions deal with rival automakers

Chrysler-parent Stellantis said on Wednesday it is seeking to void a 2019 California emissions deal with rival automakers that it says puts the Italian-American automaker at a severe

Stellantis seeks to void California emissions deal with rival automakers
Business|Finance|Technology|US

Ford says it unlikely Mustang Mach-E EV will qualify for federal tax credits in January

Ford Motor said on Wednesday it is unlikely Mustang Mach-E electric vehicles currently in dealer showrooms will qualify for federal tax credits beginning in January. The U.S.

Ford says it unlikely Mustang Mach-E EV will qualify for federal tax credits in January
Technology

Meta to introduce watermarking feature for some AI products

Meta Platforms will add invisible watermarking to its text-to-image generation product imagine with Meta AI chatbot in the coming weeks to enhance transparency, the Facebook-parent said on

Meta to introduce watermarking feature for some AI products
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US reviewing Amnesty International report that said US-made munitions have killed civilians in Gaza

The United States is reviewing an Amnesty International report that said U.S.-made munitions have killed civilians in air strikes in Gaza, State Department spokesperson Matthew

US reviewing Amnesty International report that said US-made munitions have killed civilians in Gaza
Europe|News|World

Kyiv does not want to rely solely on allied military aid-Zelenskiy

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Tuesday that Kyiv was ramping up domestic military production in cooperation with partners as it aims to guarantee its own defence

Kyiv does not want to rely solely on allied military aid-Zelenskiy
MidEast|News|Political|US|World

US would object to 'buffer zone' inside Gaza strip -State Dept

The U.S. would object to any proposed buffer zone inside the Gaza Strip as it would violate Washington's position that the size of the Palestinian enclave must not be reduced

US would object to 'buffer zone' inside Gaza strip -State Dept
Business|Education|Finance|News|US

Biden administration forgives $4.8 billion in student debt

U.S. President Joe Biden said on Wednesday his administration had approved $4.8 billion in student debt cancellation for 80,300 people.

Biden administration forgives $4.8 billion in student debt
Asia|News|US|World

US monitoring reports of Chinese warships at Cambodian base

The United States is monitoring reports of Chinese warships docking in Cambodia and has serious concerns about Beijing's plans to have exclusive control over parts of the main

US monitoring reports of Chinese warships at Cambodian base
Business|Finance|Technology

GameStop posts smaller-than-expected quarterly loss

GameStop reported smaller-than-expected quarterly loss on Wednesday, helped by stable consumer spending on videogames and its shift to a more online-focused model from brick-and-mortar

GameStop posts smaller-than-expected quarterly loss
Americas|Business|Economy

Venezuela's PDVSA authorizes first two oil cargoes to India after sanctions relief

Venezuelan state oil company PDVSA has assigned loading windows this month to two vessels bound for India under crude spot deals with Italy's ENI and U.S.-based Chevron following a

Venezuela's PDVSA authorizes first two oil cargoes to India after sanctions relief

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