South Sudan’s leader discusses closer ties in energy, trade with Russian President Putin
Visiting South Sudan President Salva Kiir has agreed in a meeting with Russia’s president to expand their relationship in energy, trade and other areas, notably oil
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Japan Finance Minister says no 'defence line' set in dealing with currency moves
By Tetsushi Kajimoto TOKYO (Reuters) -Japanese Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki said on Friday Japanese authorities have set no "defence line"
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Millions take to China's railways, roads, air in 1st big autumn holiday since end of zero-COVID
Many millions of Chinese tourists are expected to travel within their country, splurging on hotels, tours, attractions and meals in a boost to the economy during the 8-day autumn holiday period that began Friday
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Board of Colombia's central bank to vote on benchmark rate
By Nelson Bocanegra BOGOTA The board of Colombia's central bank will meet on Friday, where it is expected
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Australia's antitrust regulator pushes back against concerns after 3 big deals blocked
By Byron Kaye and Scott Murdoch SYDNEY The blocking of three major deals by Australia's antitrust regulator in
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China trade council asks U.S. to "carefully consider" tech investment ban
SINGAPORE China's international trade council has formally asked the United States to "carefully consider" rules that ban or
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What's streaming now: Ed Sheeran, 'The Voice,' 'The Golden Bachelor' and Wes Anderson returns
This week’s new entertainment releases include an album from Ed Sheeran centered on his relationships, a spinoff of “The Bachelor” starring a 72-year-old widower and Wes Anderson returns for a second time this year with “The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar” starring Benedict Cumberbatch
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Slovakia election pits a pro-Russia former prime minister against a liberal pro-West newcomer
Slovakia holds an early parliamentary election on Saturday that pits populist former Prime Minister Robert Fico who campaigned on a clear pro-Russia and anti-American message against a liberal pro-West newcomer
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Thai central bank chief says rate hike designed to anchor inflation
BANGKOK An interest rate hike by Thailand's central bank this week was designed to anchor inflation, its governor
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China Eastern Airlines just made the biggest C919 order ever, for 100 planes
China Eastern Airlines said on Thursday it will buy another 100 C919 airplanes in a deal worth $10 billion at list prices, in what would be the largest ever order for the jet made by the Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (COMAC).
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Australian defense minister says army will stop flying European-designed Taipan helicopters
Australian Defense Minister Richard Marles says the army will never again fly its fleet of MRH-90 Taipan helicopters following a crash in July that killed four soldiers
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Asian stocks inch away from 10-month low, rate jitters linger
By Ankur Banerjee SINGAPORE Asian shares eased away from their lowest levels in 10 months but were on
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