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The European laws curbing big tech… and irking Trump
Brussels (Belgium) (AFP) - The European Union is back in the crosshairs of the Trump administration over its tech rules,...
Rome pushes Meta to allow other AIs on WhatsApp
Rome (AFP) - Italian regulators ordered Meta on Wednesday to open its WhatsApp chat platform to rival AI chatbots as...
‘Happy milestone’: Pakistan’s historic brewery cheers export licence
Rawalpindi (Pakistan) (AFP) - A heady aroma of malt and brewing yeast drifts through Pakistan's oldest and by far largest...
Asian markets mixed after US growth data fuels Wall St record
Hong Kong (AFP) - Asian markets went into the Christmas break Wednesday on a mixed note as investors struggled to...
US denies visas to EU ex-commissioner, four others over tech rules
Washington (United States) (AFP) - The US State Department said Tuesday it would deny visas to a former EU commissioner...
S&P 500 surges to record after strong US economic report
New York (AFP) - The S&P 500 powered to a fresh record Tuesday following data showing surprisingly robust third-quarter US...
Wall Street stocks edge higher
London (AFP) - Wall Street's main indices edged higher Tuesday despite stronger-than-expected US growth figures dampening hopes for further interest...
US economic growth surges in 3rd quarter, highest rate in two years
New York (AFP) - US economic growth in the third quarter came in at 4. 3 percent on an annualized...
UK govt to relax farmers inheritance tax after protests
London (AFP) - The UK government said Tuesday it will raise inheritance tax thresholds for farmers' estates from £1 million...
Stocks slip on strong US growth data
London (AFP) - Wall Street's main stock indices briefly slid lower on Tuesday as much stronger-than-expected US growth figures befuddled...
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