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· Thomas Barrabi
From ultraviolet outfits to oodles of poodles: best of the 2026 iPhone photography awards – in pictures
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Will Budweiser Brewing’s China sales improve on back of AB InBev’s World Cup sponsorship?
Goldman Sachs analysts say weak catering traffic is brewer’s biggest headwind, while “super premium” products are outperforming
· Zhu Wenqian
Will Budweiser Brewing’s China sales improve on back of AB InBev’s World Cup sponsorship?
Goldman Sachs analysts say weak catering traffic is brewer’s biggest headwind, while “super premium” products are outperforming
· Zhu Wenqian
South Korean government discriminated against Coupang, U.S. companies, House report finds
The South Korean government has used its regulatory authority to discriminate against U.S. companies and has waged an unprecedented campaign against online retailer Coupang, according to a House Judiciary Committee report released Wednesday.
· Justin Papp
UAE contractors are absorbing higher building costs amid supply chain changes, Moody's says | The National
UAE contractors are absorbing higher costs of building materials in order to preserve growth in the country's real estate market in the aftermath of the Iran war, a Moody's report has found.
· Alvin R Cabral
US cooking oil market shrinking due to Ice pressures on Latino households, Mazola owner says
Economic squeeze and anti-immigration raids have hit Hispanic communities, prompting people to shop online and reuse oil
· Sarahbutler
Iran president says some financial restrictions eased, Trump hails 'excellent meeting' with Tehran
President Masoud Pezeshkian has announced the easing of some financial and foreign-exchange restrictions included in Iran's ongoing talks with the US, Iran's Fars news agency is reporting.
· Middleeasteye
Futures Fall To Start Now Quarter With Warsh Sintra Comments On Deck
US equity futures point to a softer start to the third quarter as investors await a fresh batch of economic data and the first major overseas appearance by Fed Chair Kevin Warsh. As of 8:20am ET, S&P futures are down 0.2%, off session lows, while Nasdaq futures are down 0.6: techs lags following NDX’s 3.9% gain over…
· Tyler Durden
Top diplomats of S. Korea, Guatemala discuss FTA, development cooperation
Foreign Minister Cho Hyun met with his Guatemalan counterpart, Carlos Martinez, in Seoul on Wednesday and discussed ways to strengthen bilateral cooperation on trade, development assistance and other issues of mutual interest, Seoul's foreign ministry said.
· Yonhap
ADP Employment Report Shows 12th Straight Month Of Job Gains
With jobless claims still hovering near multi-decade lows and Job Openings soaring, and despite near record low consumer sentiment (particularly about the labor market), ADP was expected to report another strong employment report this morning with the US economy adding 120k jobs.
· Tyler Durden
Private payrolls rose by 98,000 in June, less than expected, ADP reports
Companies added slightly fewer workers than expected in June, with hiring targeted heavily toward healthcare-related sectors, ADP reported Wednesday.
· Jeff Cox
EU rules on small packages and steel eye huge trade imbalance with China
The ArcelorMittal steel plant sits in Fos-sur-Mer, southern France, Monday, Nov. 7, 2022.(AP Photo/Daniel Cole, File)
· Sam Mcneil
Nike Turnaround Falters As UBS Says There's "No Reason To Buy" Stock
Nike shares fell 3% in premarket trading after the struggling athletic apparel giant warned on its earnings call that revenue declines over the next two quarters will be worse than previously expected, underscoring that there is still no immediate turnaround to halt a multi-year bear market that has driven the stock…
· Tyler Durden
Progressive primary victories have corporate Democrats panicking | Norman Solomon
The success of democratic socialists has led to an establishment backlash, fueling divisions over how to respond
· Norman Solomon
Visa-free ‘dividends’: China drawing a boom in foreign visitors this summer
A growing number of foreign travellers are taking advantage of looser rules to venture inland, fuelling a shift away from traditional hotspots
· June Xia
Visa-free ‘dividends’: China drawing a boom in foreign visitors this summer
A growing number of foreign travellers are taking advantage of looser rules to venture inland, fuelling a shift away from traditional hotspots
· June Xia
Kalshi promo code NYPMAX: Trade $10, get $15 for Wednesday’s World Cup games
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· Mike Turay
Blue Jackets star Zach Werenski vetoes trade to Stars in shocking power play
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· Collin Ward
Buy the UK DIP? Defense stocks lifted by $20 billion spending boost as gilts come under fire
British defense stocks are marching higher once again after the U.K. confirmed a near-$20 billion military spending boost on Tuesday — but the country's fiscal woes could ultimately slam the brakes on investment, analysts say.
· Mike Sheen
Nearly three in four US scam victims report mental health harm, poll finds
A tenth of adults in the United States directly or indirectly experienced a scam last year, adversely affecting their financial and emotional wellbeing, according to a new Gallup poll.
· Al Jazeera
Up to 150 ex-WHSmith High Street stores to close as resue deal approved
The owner of TG Jones, WH Smith's former High Street business, has won approval for a sweeping restructuring which will see up to 150 shops close as well as steep rent cuts on most of the remaining stores.
· Bbcnews
Trump’s affordability crisis hits his supporters hardest as he calls housing bill of ‘minor importance’
A housing shortfall, record home costs and cuts to subsidies are intensifying the US affordability crunch
· Eduardo Porter
‘Upside potential’: World Gold Council counts on Asian buyers to curb price plunge
The trend reflects a ‘growing relevance’ of Asian markets, while US investors pull back on gold holdings due to higher rates, inflation
· Julie Zhang
‘Upside potential’: World Gold Council counts on Asian buyers to curb price plunge
The trend reflects a ‘growing relevance’ of Asian markets, while US investors pull back on gold holdings due to higher rates, inflation
· Julie Zhang
Demand for riskier mortgages drops, as their advantages shrink
Overall mortgage demand flattened last week, as interest rates continue to hover in a narrow range. Borrowers are also pulling back from riskier loans, as they are offering smaller advantages.
· Diana Olick
Mainland Chinese tourists pack landmarks as Hong Kong marks 29th anniversary
Visitors enjoy complimentary ferry rides, free museum admissions and an array of dining and retail discounts of up to 29 per cent
· Emily Hung
Mainland Chinese tourists pack landmarks as Hong Kong marks 29th anniversary
Visitors enjoy complimentary ferry rides, free museum admissions and an array of dining and retail discounts of up to 29 per cent
· Emily Hung
NYC’s AI-powered private school’s second location guarantees students will graduate with million-dollar business
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· Oli Coleman
Thailand’s Bangchak fuels North Asia push with HK$2.1b Caltex petrol stations deal
Energy conglomerate enters Hong Kong fuel market despite fierce competition and EV shift as it aims to build a regional trading foothold
· Lam Ka-sing
Thailand’s Bangchak fuels North Asia push with HK$2.1b Caltex petrol stations deal
Energy conglomerate enters Hong Kong fuel market despite fierce competition and EV shift as it aims to build a regional trading foothold
· Lam Ka-sing
Brewery boss who banned phones and swearing from pubs dies aged 81
Humphrey Smith ran the Samuel Smith brewery and pub business for decades
· Bbcnews
Tech leads first half stock gains — but the biggest winners weren't in the U.S.
The tech sector emerged as a clear winner in the first half of 2026. But while U.S. Big Tech stocks enjoyed strong gains — despite a sharp sell-off at the end of June — they were largely outperformed by their international counterparts.
· Chloe Taylor
Ebola outbreak: UN projects $3.6 billion cost for Africa in worst case
In a report released Tuesday, the United Nations Development Programme outlined several scenarios for the economic cost of the ongoing Ebola virus outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda. In the worst case, the epidemic could lead to a $3.6 billion cost for the African continent.
· AfricaNews
‘We have been here before’: No quick fix for social media ban, says rights commissioner
Australia’s human rights commissioner wants more scrutiny over Labor’s plan to increase penalties for tech companies that fail to kick teenagers off their platforms, warning the government’s original social media ban was rushed and that mistake should not be repeated.
· Natassia Chrysanthos
Kremlin Confirms Rare Talks To Import Gasoline Amid Drone Strike Mayhem
Russia has confirmed its government is currently in negotiations with other countries to purchase gasoline while desperately seeking to stabilize its domestic market after months drone mayhem out of Ukraine.
· Tyler Durden
AI agents could trigger market meltdown – Bank of England
AI agents that can make decisions and carry out transactions independently could soon operate across the financial system, the Bank of England has warned, adding that relying on human oversight might no longer be realistic.
· RT
Biscoff maker surges as viral biscuit takes over the world
Soaring global sales of Biscoff cookies are helping a Belgian food company extend a remarkable decade of stock market outperformance.
· Will Standring
Gold prices fall further after worst quarter in 13 years as interest rate fears hit bullion
Gold prices fell further on Wednesday, after the precious metal closed its worst quarter in 13 years in three months to the end of June.
· Hugh Leask
UAE's MGX raises one of the biggest AI funds ever as it closes at $49 billion
Abu Dhabi's sovereign wealth fund MGX on Wednesday announced it has closed a $49 billion fund to back AI companies, making it one of the biggest ever investment vehicles focusing on the sector.
· Kai Nicol-Schwarz
TARI Estate advances a more connected industrial network across Luzon
AS manufacturers across Luzon plan for long-term capacity, operational certainty, and access to connected production networks, Aboitiz Economic Estates is strengthening Central Luzon’s role in the country’s industrial growth through TARI Estate, its 384-hectare industrial estate in Tarlac City.
· The Manila Times
US, Canada, Mexico begin negotiations to renew trade pact
National flags representing the United States, Canada, and Mexico fly in the breeze in New Orleans where leaders of the North American Free Trade Agreement met on April 21, 2008. (AP Photo/Judi Bottoni, File)
· Paul Wiseman
BPI customers can now deposit, withdraw cash for free at supermarkets, convenience stores
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Abu Dhabi's AI investment firm MGX raises $49bn for new fund | The National
Abu Dhabi-based technology investment company MGX has raised $49 billion from global investors for its AI-focused fund, boosting the firm's growing role in the sector.
· Aarti Nagraj
Etihad Rail: A guide to ticket prices, timetables and services on board | The National
It's all change in the UAE after Etihad Rail's passenger train service launched on Tuesday in a milestone moment for the nation's ambitious journey to better connect the emirates, increase economic growth, attract investment and boost tourism.
· The National
‘More space, better service’: Hongkongers flock to mainland for July 1 holiday
City’s checkpoints packed with residents heading across border for shopping and dining day trips, drawn by wider variety and better value
· Fiona Sun
‘More space, better service’: Hongkongers flock to mainland for July 1 holiday
City’s checkpoints packed with residents heading across border for shopping and dining day trips, drawn by wider variety and better value
· Fiona Sun
Australia eyes Big Four accounting reforms after scandals
The Big Four accounting firms in Australia are regulated as partnerships rather than companies, meaning they do not currently face oversight from the corporate watchdog, the Australian Securities and Investments Commission. (Source photos by Mayumi Kuze, Reuters and Yuji Murakami)
· Staff Writer