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US and China agree framework of trade deal ahead of Trump-Xi meeting
Michael RaceBusiness reporter The US and China have agreed the framework of a potential trade deal that will be discussed when their…
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Trump mounts blitz to defend tariff plans ahead of 'most important case ever' at Supreme Court
President Trump is sharpening his focus on a Supreme Court fight that could upend his sweeping trade agenda, dubbing it a historic case…
Business
Singapore shares rise ahead of US-China meeting; STI up 0.1%
Across the broader market, gainers beat decliners 369 to 166, as 1.6 billion securities worth S$1.4 billion change hands US President…
Business
China deepens push for tech self-reliance ahead of US talks
China vowed to enhance technological self-reliance and grow the domestic market in the next five years, as it looks to both insulate the…
Culture
Fan Bingbing’s ‘Mother Bhumi’ Unveils Trailer Ahead of Tokyo Competition Bow (EXCLUSIVE)
A trailer has been released for “Mother Bhumi,” the latest feature from Malaysian director Chong Keat Aun, starring Chinese superstar Fan…
Business
Gold firms ahead of US inflation data, but heads for weekly fall
Investors have nearly fully priced in a 25-basis-point rate cut at the US Federal Reserve’s meeting next week. Gold prices rose on Friday…
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States worry about how to fill the gap in food aid ahead of a federal benefits halt
A federal food aid program that helps about one-eighth of Americans buy groceries stands to be paused Nov. 1 because of the government…
Culture
Snuff Film Thriller ‘Hollywood Hells’ Boarded by Black Mandala Ahead of AFM (EXCLUSIVE)
New Zealand-based genre sales outfit Black Mandala has boarded “Hollywood Hells,” a thriller that takes aim at the entertainment…
Business
‘Love Is Blind’ Star Jordan Breaks Down Emotional Finale and Shares the Secret Pact He Made With Megan Ahead of Wedding Day
Warning: This story contains spoilers from the Oct. 22 finale of “Love Is Blind” Season 9, now streaming on Netflix. The last remaining…
Business
Brazil green-lights oil drilling near mouth of Amazon River ahead of U.N. climate summit
Brazil's government approved on Monday exploratory drilling by state-run oil-giant Petrobras near the mouth of the Amazon River. The…
Business
Wall Street hovers near records ahead of earnings, inflation data this week
Stocks are climbing on Wall Street Monday and pulling near their records following last week’s roller-coaster ride. The S&P 500 rose 1%…
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Tokyo: Nikkei closes at record high, benchmark JGBs slip ahead of Takaichi PM vote
JAPAN’S Nikkei share gauge surged to a record high on Monday (Oct 20) as fiscal expansionist Sanae Takaichi was set to become the…
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Australia shares tips to wean teens off social media ahead of ban. Will it work?
The Australian government has begun a public education campaign with tips on how to wean children off social media ahead of a world-first…
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Louisiana lawmakers to consider changing 2026 election schedule ahead of redistricting court ruling
A day after the U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments in a significant redistricting case centering on Louisiana's congressional map, which…
Lifestyle
Becky G Dyes the Classic Jimmy Choo Max Sandals Ahead of the 2025 DKMS Gala in New York
Becky G, standing at 5 feet tall, has made the Jimmy Choo Max 150 sandals her staple choice for red carpet events. She showcased the…
Business
Rachel Reeves says she is looking at tax rises ahead of Budget
Paul SeddonPolitical reporter , Joshua NevettPolitical reporter and Henry ZeffmanChief political correspondent Rachel Reeves has said she…
Business
Square Eyes Acquires ‘The Kartli Kingdom’ Ahead of IDFA World Premiere (EXCLUSIVE)
Vienna-based sales outlet Square Eyes has secured international rights to “The Kartli Kingdom,” directed by Tamar Kalandadze and Julien…
Culture
Italian Director Ludovica Rampoldi’s Clandestine Romance ‘A Brief Affair’ Scores Slew of Sales Ahead of Rome Film Festival Launch (EXCLUSIVE)
Italian writer-turned-director Ludovica Rampoldi’s clandestine romance “A Brief Affair” — which features a stellar local cast including…
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Australia consults on critical minerals stockpile ahead of Albanese-Trump meeting
Australia is formulating a plan for its critical minerals reserve that will focus on sales of future production, limiting the need for a…
Culture
Colmar Opens Cable Car-shaped Pop-up in Milan Ahead of Winter Olympics
MILAN — Colmar has popped up at Milan’s Centrale train station, offering mountain aficionados fleeing the city for a winter getaway or…
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Starmer arrives in Egypt ahead of summit on Gaza peace plan
The prime minister has arrived in Egypt ahead of an international peace summit where the peace plan for Gaza is due to be signed. Sir Keir…
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Vance warns 'deeper' cuts ahead for federal workers as shutdown enters 12th day
Vice President JD Vance on Sunday said there will be deeper cuts to the federal workforce the longer the government shutdown goes on,…
Business
US: Wall Street opens slightly higher as traders buy the dip ahead of sentiment data
Wall Street’s main indexes opened slightly higher on Friday, as investors sought to buy the dip following a brief pullback, while awaiting…
Celebrity
Roselyn Sánchez’s ‘Diario, Mujer & Café’ Sets Limited Theatrical Release Ahead of Digital Debut
“Diario, Mujer & Café” will begin a limited release in North America starting on Oct. 10. The release kicks off in Kissimmee, Fla.,…