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Key US senator lifts block on Fed chair nominee
New York (AFP) - Republican US Senator Thom Tillis said Sunday that he would support Kevin Warsh's nomination as Federal...
India plugs oil gap as Middle East supplies sink
Mumbai (India) (AFP) - India has ramped up purchases of Russian oil and revived alternate supplies from Africa, Iran and...
US Fed set to hold rates steady again on cost hikes from Mideast war
Washington (United States) (AFP) - The US central bank is widely expected to keep interest rates unchanged at its policy...
Billionaire Elon Musk enters courtroom showdown with OpenAI
San Francisco (United States) (AFP) - Jury selection is to begin Monday in a high-profile legal battle between billionaire Elon...
US hopes for progress, but Iran says not direct talks
Islamabad (Pakistan) (AFP) - Iran's foreign minister arrived in Islamabad on Friday and US envoys headed to the Pakistani capital...
EU, US sign critical minerals plan to counter China reliance
Washington (United States) (AFP) - The European Union and United States signed an agreement Friday to coordinate on the supply...
Envoys from Iran, US expected in Pakistan for new talks
Washington (United States) (AFP) - Iran's foreign minister and envoys of US President Donald Trump were heading to Pakistan, their...
Havana property market stirs as investors bet on political change
Havana (AFP) - Havana's real estate market is showing glimmers of revival as investors bet that a political and economic...
Battle lines drawn over EU’s next big budget
Nicosia (AFP) - EU leaders had their swords already drawn when they plunged into intense discussions Friday over the 27-country...
Renewed hopes of Iran peace talks keep oil under $100 per barrel
London (AFP) - Oil prices fell on Friday after it appeared a second round of Middle East talks was back...
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