France Rejects Extension of Exceptional Tax on Refineries
The French government opted not to extend a windfall tax on the profits of oil refiners into next
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US currently assesses that Israel is 'not responsible' for Gaza hospital blast
The US government currently believes that Israel "is not responsible" for the blast at a hospital in Gaza on Tuesday, according to the National Security Council, following President Joe Biden's comments that a Palestinian militant group was behind the strike.
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People-smuggling ringleader jailed for bringing thousands into UK in boats
Hewa Rahimpur is given 11 years for heading a gang that brought 10,000 people to the UK in small boats.
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US imposes new sanctions on Hamas operatives
The US Treasury Department on Wednesday imposed sanctions on "10 key Hamas terrorist group members, operatives, and financial facilitators" in an effort to stem the revenue flow for the terrorist group.
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Austria’s Ex-Wunderkind Sebastian Kurz Tried for Perjury
Austria’s former Chancellor Sebastian Kurz faced perjury charges on Wednesday in a trial set to rake over events
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Swift confirmation of new ambassador to Israel uncertain as Senate Republicans attack his involvement in Iran nuclear deal
President Joe Biden's pick for ambassador to Israel, former Treasury Secretary Jack Lew, will face tough questions from Senate Republicans during his confirmation hearing Wednesday morning -- and some are already signaling that they may slow down consideration of his nomination on the Senate floor.
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Biden Seeks to Salvage Israel Trip After Gaza Hospital Blast
President Joe Biden arrived Wednesday in Tel Aviv, seeking to reinforce the US commitment to Israel and prevent
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Goldman Strategists Warn Geopolitics Pose Risk to Stock Market
Any potential equity market rally is at risk if geopolitical uncertainty escalates further, according to Goldman Sachs Group
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Marcos Halts Philippine Wealth Fund to Ensure Safeguards
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has suspended the implementation of a law creating the country’s first sovereign wealth
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Biden facing a difficult diplomatic mission as he travels to Israel
President Joe Biden is on his way to Israel for one of the most complicated diplomatic trips of his presidency, an extraordinary high-stakes trip to a region gripped by violence in the aftermath of Hamas' attacks and Israel's subsequent response.
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Japan Kishida Reported to Eye Tax Cuts as Support Sags
Struggling with his lowest approval ratings since taking office, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is considering temporary tax
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US State Department warns Americans not to travel to Lebanon amid Israel-Hamas war
The US State Department is warning Americans not to travel to Lebanon and will allow family members of US government personnel and some non-emergency personnel to voluntarily depart the country "due to the unpredictable security situation."
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