Australia forecasts first annual budget surplus in 15 years
The Australian government has forecast the nation’s first balanced annual budget in 15 years but warns that economic pressures such as persistent inflation will sink the country into deeper debt
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US small business optimism deteriorates in April, NFIB says
WASHINGTON U.S. small business confidence fell in April on worries about the near-term economic outlook and persistent worker
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UK police under fire over coronation protester arrests
An anti-monarchy group says it plans to take legal action against London’s Metropolitan Police after several of its members were arrested as they prepared to protest the coronation of King Charles III
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Ireland's Wild Youth gear up for Eurovision semi-final
Wild Youth face strong competition against favourites Sweden and Finland in Tuesday's semi-final.
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Singapore to Allow Banks Share Client Data to Fight Crime
Singapore banks will be able to share information on potentially risky clients next year, a move aimed at
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Stock market today: Global shares decline ahead of reports
Global shares are mostly lower as investors take a wait-and-see view on the week ahead, including stubbornly high inflation across the economy
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Russia scales back annual Victory Day parade as Putin's war in Ukraine comes under mounting pressure
Thousands of people will line the streets of Moscow's Red Square on Tuesday as part of Russia's annual Victory Day parade, when the Kremlin will display a front of military might and grandeur contrasting with its faltering military campaign on the frontlines in Ukraine.
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Saudi Aramco Looks to Boost Dividend, Triggering Stock Surge
Aramco will introduce an additional dividend, potentially boosting payouts for Saudi Arabia’s government by billions of dollars just
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China's shrinking imports, slower exports growth darken economic outlook
By Joe Cash BEIJING China's imports contracted sharply in April, while exports rose at a slower pace, reinforcing
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The Kerala Story: West Bengal ban on Islamic State film sparks row
The West Bengal government says it banned screenings of the controversial film to maintain peace and order.
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China Imports Plunge, Export Growth Slows as Recovery Wanes
Chinese imports plunged and export growth slowed in April as the recovery waned, raising concerns about the country’s
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New Zealand: Auckland declares flood emergency as student goes missing in cave
New Zealand's biggest city faces further chaos as police search for a missing high school student.
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