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General Strike Brings Portugal to a Halt in Labor Protest
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Portugal's first general strike in over a decade has brought transport to a standstill, grounded hundreds of flights, and closed schools as unions...
Gibran’s G20 Play to Unlock Africa-Indonesia Powerhouse
What happens when the world's emerging powers stop waiting for permission?
When Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka landed in Johannesburg for the G20 Summit, he...
US Sanctions Threaten Russian Oil, Rouble Faces Pressure
The United States has imposed sanctions on Russia's two largest oil companies, Rosneft and Lukoil, starting Friday at 1701 GMT. The move blocks transactions...
Singapore’s $3.1 Billion Pharma Industry at Risk From US Tariffs
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Singapore’s Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong said pharmaceutical companies are seeking clarity on potential exemptions from new U.S. tariffs, which threaten $3.1...
Canada and China Hold ‘Constructive’ Talks to End Tariff War
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Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney described trade talks with Chinese Premier Li Qiang as "constructive" and expects dialogue to deepen, as both countries...
Kozumi Pledges Wage-Driven Overhaul of Japanese Economy
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Shinjiro Koizumi, a leading contender to become Japan’s next prime minister, has launched his campaign with a pledge to aggressively tackle inflation by...