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Asian Markets Rise, Gold Hits Record as U.S. Shutdown Looms; Oil Slips
Asian stocks edged higher on Tuesday and gold extended its record ascent as investors braced for a possible U.S. government shutdown that could delay...
Solar Power Brings Light to Yemen’s Energy Crisis
Yemen’s first large-scale solar power plant is offering much-needed relief to Aden, a city long plagued by electricity shortages that intensify during the summer...
Visa Embraces Stablecoins to Shake Up Cross-Border Payments
Visa is piloting a new system that lets businesses fund international payments with stablecoins instead of pre-depositing cash in local accounts, signaling a major...
It’s Not About Money, It’s About Leverage: Why the US Government Shuts Down
The U. S. Congress has until Tuesday to pass a funding bill to keep the federal government open or face a partial shutdown. They...
The Silver Lining: Italy Cashes In on Inflation and Job Growth
Italy's tax revenue is increasing more than expected due to job growth and inflation, which may lower the budget deficit to below 3% of...
The Countdown to Chaos: Trump and Democrats Risk Government Shutdown
With U. S. government funding set to expire on Tuesday at midnight, Congress is showing little likelihood of reaching an agreement to prevent a...
China to Review Next Five-Year Plan Amid Economic Strains and Global Pressures
China’s Communist Party will convene in October to outline the country’s next five-year blueprint, a critical moment as Beijing seeks to rebalance its economy...
Markets Rally as Shutdown Looms: Gold Surges, Dollar Eases, and Investors Brace for Turbulence
Global markets opened the week on a cautiously positive note, with equities climbing and the U.S. dollar dipping, even as the spectre of a...
Britain Weighs Tougher Rules for Migrants Seeking Permanent Residency
The UK government is considering stricter criteria for permanent residency, reflecting growing political pressure to curb immigration while balancing economic needs.
Interior Minister Shabana Mahmood...
South Korea Opens Door to Chinese Tourists With New Visa-Free Entry
Seoul has launched a visa-free entry program for Chinese tourist groups, hoping to boost its slowing economy and improve relations with Beijing.Starting this week,...