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World’s first gig economy treaty adopted at the ILO
Geneva (AFP) - The first-ever international agreement on safeguarding digital platform workers in the gig economy was adopted on Friday...
Musk becomes world’s first trillionaire as SpaceX shares soar
New York (AFP) - Shares in Elon Musk's SpaceX closed almost 20 percent higher on their trading debut Friday after...
Iran says deal with US closer than ever as Trump lashes out
Tehran (AFP) - Iran's foreign minister said Friday that a deal with the United States to end the Middle East...
SpaceX lifts off in record Wall Street debut
New York (AFP) - Elon Musk's SpaceX began its first day as a public company on Wall Street Friday after...
Wall Street climbs as SpaceX shares launch, oil slides on Mideast deal hopes
New York (AFP) - Wall Street pushed higher on Friday as SpaceX enjoyed a buoyant market debut following the largest...
Science fiction? Musk’s lofty SpaceX goals unrealistic, skeptics say
Washington (United States) (AFP) - Elon Musk's SpaceX has made awe-inspiring achievements since its founding over two decades ago and...
SpaceX IPO set for liftoff in record market debut
New York (AFP) - Elon Musk's SpaceX was set to begin trading on the Nasdaq exchange on Friday with the...
US stocks rally, oil prices fall as Trump calls off fresh Iran strikes
New York (AFP) - Wall Street stocks rallied and oil prices tumbled Thursday after President Donald Trump pulled back from...
Stocks rebound, oil wobbles as traders weigh Iran, rates outlook
London (AFP) - European and US stocks rose Thursday while oil prices wavered following the latest flare-up in the Middle...
Musk’s empire as SpaceX heads to Wall Street liftoff
New York (AFP) - Elon Musk defines himself as an engineer trying to save humanity, while his critics call him...
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