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Business Africa: Democracy under pressure, Egypt’s food struggles, and Nigeria’s remote work boom
Africa’s Fragile Democracies Face New Risks A recent report by the Open Society Foundations, authored by economist and political scientist…
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IDF targets latest high-rise building used by Hamas terrorists as it ramps up pressure on Gaza City
The IDF issued evacuation warnings earlier for those located in the Gaza Port area and the southern al-Rimal neighborhood. The IDF struck…
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Mike Johnson Pulls Shady Move as Pressure Over Epstein Files Escalates
Prior to his decision to leave, Shroyer said, “Alex had been coming into my show [War Room], and talking about how I’m negative and…
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Trump’s pressure on Fed independence holds global risk, ECB’s Rehn says
President Donald Trump’s escalating attacks on the US Federal Reserve could have substantial and global knock-on effects on the financial…
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Singapore shares end flat amid Fed pressure and ahead of Nvidia earnings release
Local stocks ended Wednesday (Aug 27) unchanged while regional markets closed mixed, as investors weighed political pressure on the…
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US: Wall Street mostly down as tech still under pressure
stocks closed mostly lower on Wednesday as the tech sector remained under pressure while investors kept an eye on retail earnings and…
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Relatives say military pressure puts Israeli hostages in Gaza at risk
Relatives of the Israeli hostages held by the Palestinian militant group Hamas and other Islamist organizations demonstrated on Wednesday…
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Gold extends rise as Fed rate-cut bets pressure dollar
Gold rose for a third straight session on Thursday (Aug 14), helped by a weaker US dollar and lower Treasury yields as traders raised bets…
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Protesters intensify pressure against Netanyahu plan to expand Gaza war
Thousands of protesters have taken to the streets across Israel to oppose the government's plan to expand its military operation in Gaza.…
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US dollar softness to relieve pressure on Asia’s foreign exchange defenders
The worst may be over for Asia’s central banks that have ramped up efforts defending local currencies after a resurgent US dollar and…
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'I felt an unspoken pressure to smile' - Kenyan women in the workplace
During a meeting at her office in the Kenyan capital, Nairobi, 24-year-old Faith suddenly became nervous - reluctant to be perceived as…
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Trump to visit Federal Reserve on Thursday, ramping up pressure on Powell
US PRESIDENT Donald Trump, a robust critic of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, will visit the central bank on Thursday, the White…
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China’s GDP growth set to slow, raising pressure on policymakers
China’s economy is expected to have slowed down in the second quarter from a solid start to the year. This comes as trade tensions with…
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BYD, other EV battery makers face more pressure to cut emissions
Electric vehicle (EV) battery suppliers, including BYD and EVE Energy, need to step up efforts to switch to clean power at manufacturing…
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Zelensky calls on G7 to up pressure on Russia ahead of Canada summit
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has urged his country's Western allies to increase pressure on Moscow to agree to a ceasefire, as…
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Myanmar fashion supply chain scrutiny urged as ILO steps up pressure on military junta
The enactment occurred at the ILC's 113th session in Geneva, Switzerland, on 5 June. Article 33 allows for measures to be recommended by…
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Apple plays it safe on AI despite Wall Street pressure
[CUPERTINO, United States] Apple on Monday remained on its cautious path to embracing generative AI even as rivals race ahead with the…
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‘It’s goodbye to French fishermen’: Macron under pressure as crucial UN ocean summit opens
On his trawler in Saint-Malo, one of France’s most important ports for scallops and crabs, Laurent Mevel is fixing his nets. “We really…
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SharkNinja Recalls 1.8 Million Pressure Cookers After Burn Reports
SharkNinja is recalling more than 1.8 million pressure cookers after it received more than 100 reports of burn injuries, federal safety…
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Pressure mounts to probe Kenya police and army after BBC exposé
Leading human rights organisations have renewed calls for investigations into the killing of protesters by Kenya's security forces during…
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Malaysia expects its palm exports to China to be ‘resilient’ amid price pressure
MALAYSIA-PALM/CHINA:Malaysia expects its palm exports to China to be 'resilient' amid price pressure Malaysian palm oil exports to China…
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Citigroup scraps diversity goals, ‘DEI’ term under Trump pressure
CITIGROUP is ending workplace representation goals and removing requirements to interview job candidates from diverse backgrounds, citing…
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Trump Labor Nominee Lori Chavez-DeRemer Faces Pressure at Senate Hearing
President Trump’s pick as labor secretary faced pointed questions from both parties at her Senate confirmation hearing on Wednesday over…
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Shein faces investor pressure to slash valuation to US$30 billion: sources
FAST-fashion retailer Shein is under pressure to cut its valuation to about US$30 billion, according to people familiar with the matter,…