Rand Extends Slump as South Africa’s Row With US Puts Trade Ties at Risk
The rand slumped to its weakest level on record against the dollar as a diplomatic row between South
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Thai Military Rules Out Coup After Vote as Campaigning Ends
Thailand’s army chief said there was “zero chance” of the Southeast Asian nation returning to a military rule
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Pakistan authorities gear for Imran Khan's supporters at his court hearing
ISLAMABAD Pakistan police imposed an emergency order banning gatherings as supporters of Imran Khan were expected to march
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China, Australia Trade Ministers Meet in Beijing to Ease Dispute
China and Australia’s trade ministers will hold their first in-person economic dialog since 2019 on Friday as Canberra
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GOP 2024 hopeful Vivek Ramaswamy proposes raising the voting age to 25
Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy is proposing raising the legal voting age to 25, his campaign announced Thursday.
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Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman expected to leave post this summer, sources say
Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman is expected to depart her post this summer, three sources familiar with the matter told CNN.
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DeSantis signs bill blocking state travel records from public disclosure
Florida Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill into law Thursday that exempts records related to his travel from the state's robust public disclosure law.
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Private equity investor identified as political contributor allegedly duped by George Santos
Private equity investor Andrew Intrater is one of the people federal prosecutors allege Rep. George Santos induced to donate money as part of an alleged scheme that diverted purported political contributions to Santos' personal use, Intrater's lawyer confirmed to CNN on Thursday.
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Sudan's rival forces agree to protect civilians but no ceasefire
KHARTOUM (Reuters) -Sudan's warring factions early on Friday committed to protect civilians and the movement of humanitarian aid, but did
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Sudan's Armed Forces and Rapid Support Forces sign agreement intended to lay groundwork for humanitarian assistance in Sudan, say US officials
The warring Sudanese parties have signed an agreement intended to lay the groundwork for humanitarian assistance to resume in Sudan, senior US State Department officials said Thursday.
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Federal ban on selling handguns to 18- to 20-year-olds is unconstitutional, judge says
A federal judge said Wednesday that federal prohibitions on licensed dealers selling handguns to 18-to-20-year-olds are unconstitutional, in what is the last legal volley over age-based firearm regulations -- a court fight that has escalated since the Supreme Court's major Second Amendment ruling last year.
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House votes to clamp down on fraudulent unemployment insurance claims
The House voted Thursday to pass a bill that would help recover fraudulent unemployment insurance benefits paid out during the pandemic.
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