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China officials try to ease global concern over rare earth curbs
The Asian nation has justified its latest curbs as a response to an expansion of US controls Chinese officials tried to ease concerns over…
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China rare-earth product exports shrink as US frictions flare
China’s exports of rare earth products fell in September from a month earlier, as Beijing’s tighter controls on strategic minerals ripple…
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In AP interview, Harris says Democrats 'are standing up for working people' in government shutdown
As Democrats dig in for a lengthening government shutdown, former Vice President Kamala Harris is cheering them on as she travels the…
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UK targets end-2026 for stablecoin rules to keep pace with US
The Bank of England (BOE) is aiming to have new stablecoin regulations in place by the end of next year, as policymakers around the world…
Business
Meta, Blue Owl seal US$30 billion private capital deal for AI
Structured investments are becoming more in demand as insurers and other types of investors search for debt tied to assets Mark…
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Xiaomi shares post worst week in 3½ years as accidents stoke EV safety concerns
The company has not publicly acknowledged that the accidents involved its electric vehicles Shares of Chinese electric vehicle (EV) maker…
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Blackstone, TPG near Hologic deal for more than US$17 billion
The parties are currently discussing a price of above US$75 a share, according to sources Blackstone and TPG are in advanced negotiations…
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Trump approves expanding credits for US auto production, issues new 25% truck duties
US President Donald Trump on Friday (Oct 17) signed orders expanding credits for US auto and engine production and setting new 25 per cent…
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Banking shares’ wobbles reveal growing unease over credit risks
The markets have weathered a string of credit scares and surprise write-downs over the past two years A clutch of bad loans at banks in…
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Gold pulls back after record high on firm US dollar, Trump’s China remarks
Markets are pricing in a 25-basis-point cut at the Federal Reserve’s October meeting and another in December Gold prices fell more than 2…
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Bolton Indictment: Lawfare and Real Misconduct Are Not Mutually Exclusive
The 18-count case may involve both. Source link
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Trump signs order imposing tariffs on heavy trucks, buses and parts
President Trump is following through on his threat to impose a 25% tariff on medium and heavy-duty trucks made outside of the U.S. Source…
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Chinese milk tea brands are offering a playbook for South-east Asia’s next consumer wave
FOR years now, many have wondered whether Luckin Coffee would topple Starbucks as the world’s coffee chain of choice. Luckin has surpassed…
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'Good luck George, have a great life!' Trump commutes George Santos' prison sentence
President Trump said Friday he was commuting the sentence of disgraced former Rep. George Santos of New York, who was serving more than…
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With no takers yet, White House sets meeting with colleges still weighing an agreement with Trump
The five universities that were still weighing President Donald Trump's higher-education compact were asked to join a White House call…
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President Donald Trump drops the F-bomb before the cameras. It wasn't the first time
President Donald Trump talks plainly, bluntly, often even coarsely. But it's rare he drops an actual F-bomb as cameras are rolling. Source…
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Oil set for weekly loss as global conflicts ease, signs of glut emerge
Oil prices managed small gains on Friday (Oct 17) but were headed for a weekly loss of nearly 3 per cent after the IEA forecast a growing…
Business
Europe: Stocks fall as US bank jitters spark flight to safety
European shares fell on Friday (Oct 17), as signs of credit stress at US regional lenders unnerved investors and drove them into…
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From bills to berets: Notable moments from NYC's contentious mayoral debate
New York City's mayoral candidates duked it out in their first general election debate Thursday night, with contenders Zohran Mamdani,…
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News stories show that reporters may have left the Pentagon, but they haven't stopped working
Two days after dozens of journalists left their desks at the Pentagon behind rather than agree to government-imposed rules on how they…
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Comedians cancel Dreamforce performance after Benioff draws backlash for Trump support
Comedians Kumail Nanjiani and Ilana Glazer dropped out of performing at Salesforce’s annual tech conference this week after the company’s…
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ICE director hits back at 'political rhetoric,' media 'spin' for imperiling officers and Americans
Anti-ICE protests and sanctuary jurisdictions are taking their toll, forcing the agency to divert its personnel and hindering its ability…
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Supreme Court to close over the weekend due to shutdown
The Supreme Court is expected to be closed to the public due to the government shutdown over the weekend. Source link
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Trump asks Supreme Court to allow him to deploy troops to Illinois
President Trump on Friday asked the Supreme Court to deliver an initial blessing to his attempt to deploy National Guard troops to…