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Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan and Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto have held an “extremely productive” meeting in Jakarta as the two countries aim to reach a bilateral trade volume target of $10bn, according to Turkiye’s top diplomat.
The Knesset passed in first reading on Tuesday evening a bill to cancel the 2021 kashrut reform, shortly before the Knesset is expected to dissolve, in a move that could prevent Israel’s official kashrut certification market from opening to broader competition.
In the March quarter Australia’s economy grew 0.3%. But the real issue is what drove that growth
Elon Musk's SpaceX is planning to set a fixed price of $135 per share ahead of officially marketing its initial public offering, a person familiar with the matter confirmed to CNBC on Wednesday.
The phone signal on trains in Britain is not strong enough to scroll on social media or stream videos most of the time, the media regulator has said.
MANILA, Philippines — The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) on Wednesday gave AirAsia Philippines until June 6, 2026, to settle its outstanding financial obligations.
The global economic outlook hinges on how long the war in the Middle East lasts, with recession in some countries and sharply higher inflation a real possibility if it drags on into next year, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development said on Wednesday.
Some banks are exercising more caution with offshore accounts for their mainland China clients amid tighter investment controls from Beijing
Some banks are exercising more caution with offshore accounts for their mainland China clients amid tighter investment controls from Beijing
As Los Angeles residents await the results from Tuesday’s election, one of the city’s more hallowed political salons is about to hit the market.
The director defends investment in and use of AI-generated storyboards, saying the immediacy of communicating his vision to cast and crew is ‘creatively freeing’
Beijing’s latest agriculture plan focuses on harnessing frontier technologies – from AI and gene editing to alternative food sources
Beijing’s latest agriculture plan focuses on harnessing frontier technologies – from AI and gene editing to alternative food sources
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People stand next to a vendor’s cart on the beach as cargo ships and offshore service vessels are anchored in the Strait of Hormuz, off Bandar Abbas, Iran, Sunday, May 31, 2026. (Amirhosein Khorgooi/ISNA via AP)
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Aimed at attracting capital into hi-tech sectors, the move would be a first for the city and comes weeks after US-based CME Group announced a similar plan
Aimed at attracting capital into hi-tech sectors, the move would be a first for the city and comes weeks after US-based CME Group announced a similar plan
The International Monetary Fund on Wednesday said a prolonged Iran conflict could weigh on medium-term growth and investment prospects in Saudi Arabia's economy, which has thus far remained resilient despite the regional conflict.
Last week, Elon Musk called Bloomberg's "SpaceX Said to Cut IPO Value" story "false," marking the latest clash between Musk and the MSM over coverage of his companies.
Almost half of European small and medium companies struggle to find workers with the skills they need but recruitment outside the EU remains “limited” and “too difficult”, a recent Eurobarometer survey published by the European Commission had shown.
Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova has urged the participants of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) to begin every conversation with Western journalists with the word “Starobelsk.”
The conflict in the Middle East and the ensuing turmoil are testing the conventional concept of economic security
The conflict in the Middle East and the ensuing turmoil are testing the conventional concept of economic security
US equity futures are mixed as oil prices, bond yields, and USD move higher in response to the latest overnight attacks in the Middle East with no public progress on a deal. As reported previously, the US struck Iran’s Qeshm Island, which was then met with retaliatory Iranian strikes on US bases in Kuwait; explosion…
Following a shockingly strong JOLTS report, ADP just reported a stronger than expected rise in jobs added in May.
Bloc puts ‘carrot-and-stick’ approach to test in high-stakes meeting with Beijing’s international trade envoy on sidelines of OECD summit
Bloc puts ‘carrot-and-stick’ approach to test in high-stakes meeting with Beijing’s international trade envoy on sidelines of OECD summit
Russia has restricted sales or imports of Armenian produce, flowers, mineral water and alcoholic products over the past month, ramping up economic pressure on the South Caucasus country as it pursues closer European integration.
BRUSSELS — The European Commission wants households to use less energy at peak times in preparation for an explosion of power demand from artificial intelligence data centers and electrification of the economy.
Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda’s remarks about the state of the economy come ahead of the next rate policy meeting starting on June 15. (File photo by Nanami Sato)
Syria has established a Tourism Police unit responsible for ensuring the safety and security of visitors, as the war-torn country works on developing new tourist attractions in a bid to revive the once robust sector, its Tourism Minister has said.
Since 2017, I have covered South Korea’s political and economic landscape as a reporter, with a focus on foreign affairs, inter-Korean relations and security.As a foreign affairs reporter, I closely follow developments from the Ministry of Unification, the Foreign Ministry and the Defense Ministry, tracking shifts i…
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The U.S. Trade Representative has issued an overnight statement and proposed a new round of tariffs of at least 10% on imports from 60 trading partners, marking the administration's largest attempt yet to rebuild its tariff empire after the Supreme Court struck down earlier levies.
By Farhad Ibragimov – lecturer at the Faculty of Economics at RUDN University, expert and lecturer at the Department of Political Science, Faculty of Social Sciences and Mass Communications, Financial University under the Government of the Russian Federation
Thousands of customers of Lloyds Banking Group have reported problems with accessing online banking.
Claims that London is a "no-go hellscape" are gaining traction, and the U.K. financial services industry has had enough.
It’s 7am in Newstead. The inner-city, riverside suburb is already a hive of activity. Early-morning, Lycra-clad runners are pounding the boardwalk. Cyclists dart between dog walkers. Cafes are packed. Pilates studios and gyms are full.
NEW YORK (AP) — Macy’s reported its fourth consecutive quarter of comparable sales gains as the department store said an overhaul of its merchandise and better customer service is resonating with customers.
Ukraine has carried out a strike on the outskirts Russia's St Petersburg, hours before the opening of a major economic forum designed to attract foreign investment into the country.
Shares in KKR, Blackstone and other sector peers tumbled in premarket trading on Wednesday as fears over private market valuations returned to the spotlight after Switzerland's Partners Group moved to restrict investor withdrawals from one of its funds.
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto in May unveiled a new state-backed body tasked with managing exports of key commodities, raising concerns among investors. © Reuters
Andy Burnham, the frontrunner to overthrow U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer, abruptly cancelled a call aimed at placating investors nervous about his potential policy mix on Monday, the FT reported.
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The annual St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) opened on Wednesday under a cloud of black smoke after Ukrainian drones struck a nearby oil terminal and naval hub earlier in the morning.
British Airways announced earlier this week that it is extending the suspension of flights to most Middle East destinations through the end of the summer flight schedule, at least until October 25, 2026.
In survey of more than 300 fired probationary employees, 95% reported continuing mental health effects
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Oil prices rose more than 2 per cent on Wednesday and moved closer to the $100 a barrel mark following fresh attacks in the Middle East, raising supply fears, as a potential deal between the US and Iran remains elusive.