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Today: September 25, 2024

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Business|Economy

All eyes on Powell

A look at the day ahead in Asian markets.

All eyes on Powell
News|Political

Melenchon, 'divisive' supremo of France's hard-left, poses coalition conundrum

France's left has a Jean-Luc Mélenchon problem. 

Melenchon, 'divisive' supremo of France's hard-left, poses coalition conundrum
Science|Technology

Singapore minister says future without international AI framework 'messy'

Singapore's digital development minister Josephine Teo said the future looks "messy" without an internationally agreed upon framework for artificial intelligence (AI) governance.

Singapore minister says future without international AI framework 'messy'
Arts|Entertainment|News

UK playwrights 'the two Joes' turn climate crisis into drama of hope

The British playwrights known affectionately as "the two Joes," whose drama extracts hope from vexed political issues, have begun researching

UK playwrights 'the two Joes' turn climate crisis into drama of hope
News|Political

In Venezuela, hunger stalks presidential election

Carolina Leal used to support socialist Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and, before that, his predecessor Hugo Chavez.

In Venezuela, hunger stalks presidential election
Economy|News|Political

After election, French sovereign ratings at risk, Generali Asset Management says

France's 'AA' sovereign status could be at risk after Sunday's election delivered a hung parliament, though ratings agencies will probably wait until September

After election, French sovereign ratings at risk, Generali Asset Management says
News|Political

Ethiopia's Abiy visits Sudan's army chief on Red Sea coast

Ethiopian Premier Abiy Ahmed met Sudan's army chief General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan on Tuesday, becoming the first foreign leader to visit him in his war capital Port Sudan since the

Ethiopia's Abiy visits Sudan's army chief on Red Sea coast
Economy|Political

France's election outcome 'negative' for credit rating, Moody's warns

The outcome of France's parliamentary election is negative for the country's credit rating, Moody's has warned, as a grand coalition would make decision-making and the

France's election outcome 'negative' for credit rating, Moody's warns
News|Political

Paris prosecutor opens probe into Le Pen's 2022 campaign financing

The Paris prosecutor's office said on Tuesday it had launched a preliminary probe into allegations of illegal financing of far right National Rally (RN) leader Marine Le Pen's

Paris prosecutor opens probe into Le Pen's 2022 campaign financing
Technology

Unregulated online political ads pose a threat to democracy

Political ad transparency – who’s paying for ads and whether candidates stand behind them – is well-regulated for TV and radio. Online, not so much.

Unregulated online political ads pose a threat to democracy
Political

What to expect at the Republican National Convention

Donald Trump will receive his party's official 2024 nomination for president during the four-day Republican National Convention in Milwaukee beginning on Monday, just days

What to expect at the Republican National Convention
News|Political

Former US Sen. Jim Inhofe, defense hawk who called human-caused climate change a 'hoax,' dies at 89

Former Sen. Jim Inhofe of Oklahoma has died

Former US Sen. Jim Inhofe, defense hawk who called human-caused climate change a 'hoax,' dies at 89
News|Political

US judge, 97, loses lawsuit seeking reinstatement

A 97-year-old judge who was suspended from a U.S. appellate court last year after being accused of unfitness due to cognitive and physical impairment related to

US judge, 97, loses lawsuit seeking reinstatement
Uncategorized

Fed's Powell defends central bank independence as challenges loom

By Michael S.

Fed's Powell defends central bank independence as challenges loom
Economy|News|Political

Brazil's Senate proposes significant reduction of state debt charges to federal government

Brazil Senate President Rodrigo Pacheco presented a bill on Tuesday that significantly reduces the charges on state debt payments to the federal government.

Brazil's Senate proposes significant reduction of state debt charges to federal government
News|Political

Cameroon's president wins backing to delay legislative, local polls

Cameroonian President Paul Biya secured approval from lawmakers on Tuesday to delay parliamentary and local elections until 2026, a move opposition

Cameroon's president wins backing to delay legislative, local polls
Health|News|Political

Haitian police say they have taken largest hospital back from gang control

Haiti’s newly selected Prime Minister Garry Conille and Haiti’s police chief visited the capital’s largest hospital, after authorities said they took control of the medical institution over the weekend from armed gangs

Haitian police say they have taken largest hospital back from gang control
Business|Economy|Political

Angry creditors want Giuliani’s assets taken out of his control

Angry creditors want Giuliani’s assets taken out of his control

Angry creditors want Giuliani’s assets taken out of his control
News|Political

Sen. Menendez's defense says focus on gold belies lack of bribery evidence

Bob Menendez's defense lawyer on Tuesday said prosecutors at the senator's corruption trial focused on "provocative" images of cash and gold bars found at the home the

Sen. Menendez's defense says focus on gold belies lack of bribery evidence
Environment|News

House backs bills to roll back energy efficiency standards for refrigerators, dishwashers

House Republicans have approved two bills rolling back Energy Department efficiency standards for home refrigerators and dishwashers

House backs bills to roll back energy efficiency standards for refrigerators, dishwashers
Political

Wisconsin judge rejects attempt to revive recall targeting top GOP lawmaker

A judge on Tuesday rejected an attempt to revive the recall effort targeting the longest-serving Wisconsin Assembly speaker in state history, likely putting an end to the recall push

Wisconsin judge rejects attempt to revive recall targeting top GOP lawmaker
Health|Political

What cognitive tests can show -- and what they can't

Washington politics is drawing attention to cognitive testing, a 10-minute series of questions to assess different brain function

What cognitive tests can show -- and what they can't
News|Political

Key climate rules issued with Supreme Court decision in mind, Podesta says

The Biden administration had anticipated a Supreme Court decision that limits federal regulatory powers to interpret ambiguous laws when crafting and

Key climate rules issued with Supreme Court decision in mind, Podesta says
Environment|News|Political

Montana Republicans urge state high court to reverse landmark youth climate ruling

Republican officials in Montana will ask the state Supreme Court on Wednesday to overturn a landmark climate ruling in a lawsuit brought by young environmentalists

Montana Republicans urge state high court to reverse landmark youth climate ruling
Economy

Is France governable? The budget is an early test

Just a couple of weeks ago, France was under scrutiny over how it would plug the holes in its budget.

Is France governable? The budget is an early test

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