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How China leveraged its rare earths dominance over the US
Beijing (AFP) - China's stranglehold on the rare earths industry -- from natural reserves and mining through processing and innovation...
The AI boom hits a crossroads in 2026
San Francisco (United States) (AFP) - After three years of breakneck growth and soaring valuations, the AI industry enters 2026...
Stocks extend gains on US rate cut hopes
London (AFP) - Global stocks pushed higher on Wednesday as investors saw an increasing likelihood of another US interest rate...
UK to unveil tax-raising budget
London (AFP) - Britain's centre-left Labour government is set to unveil a tax-raising budget Wednesday to curb debt and fund...
US stocks extend rally on rate cut hopes
New York (AFP) - Wall Street stocks shrugged off early weakness Tuesday and joined European bourses in rising on continued...
EU, Africa pledge to boost trade, tackle migration at summit
Luanda (Angola) (AFP) - European and African leaders committed to strengthening trade and better tackling irregular migration Tuesday, at the...
EU, Africa pledge to boost trade, tackle migration at summit
Luanda (Angola) (AFP) - European and African leaders committed to strengthening trade and better tackling irregular migration Tuesday, at the...
EU gives Germany free pass over defence spending
Strasbourg (France) (AFP) - Germany will escape EU punishment for breaking the bloc's budget rules because of a defence spending...
Serbia’s sole refinery faces shutdown after US sanctions
Belgrade (AFP) - Serbia's only oil refinery prepared to shut down on Tuesday, as the country's president set a deadline...
Stocks diverge tracking Fed rates outlook, tech rebound
London (AFP) - European and Asian stock markets mostly rose Tuesday following a tech-led rally on Wall Street that soothed...
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