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Markets volatile ahead of US midterm elections

Several Middle Eastern countries are raising their preparedness by running safety drills at key sites, increasing food supplies and testing military capabilities. The move comes as Iran's attacks on shipping lanes strain supply chains and as US-Iran negotiations fail to reach a breakthrough, raising the prospects of a wider war. US President Donald Trump’s r

Former world number one Lee Westwood says he has not signed for LIV 2.0, while two-time major champion Jon Rahm did not want to "follow the path" of the proposed version.

The deal meant goods up to 1kg could previously be posted at a flat rate.

SEOUL, Nov. 3 (Yonhap) -- Japanese Ambassador to South Korea Koichi Mizushima on...

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Both sides signed a digital trade deal, as Trump's trade threats push Washington's allies to seek closer ties elsewhere.

At the heart of the negotiations is the issue of a salary cap that would limit how much MLB's 30 teams can spend on player salaries.

Israelis awaited final election results Thursday amid indications that neither Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his allies nor opposition parties, including Arab-led factions,...

Net income climbed 13% from a year earlier to ¥103.7 billion ($657 million) between July and September.

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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s coalition and that of the opposition both appeared to be short of a majority, potentially setting up return to political volatility.

Three days of secret talks resulted in Mark Walter flipping the Lakers -- and reignited yet another round of bickering among the six Buss siblings.

U.K. trade chief previously warned that constant "constitutional questions" cause "a lot of uncertainty for business."

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As Beijing hosts a pivotal leadership meeting, attention is focused on who has fallen from favour and who could emerge as the next generation of China’s rulers.

<p>CONSIDERING the poor state of bilateral relations between Pakistan and India, there is always a possibility of miscalculating a situation, especially in the absence of regular contact.</p> <p>These concerns take on greater importance in the nuclear domain. In this regard, officials associated with Pakistan’s nuclear programme have rightly warned that Indi

A rudderless government looks unable to respond

The country’s audiovisual sector saw its first inwards investment drop since 2018, the 8th annual APA report revealed at the MIA Market in Rome.

Investment in content production destined for Italy’s film TV and streaming industries dropped 7.4% to €2 billion ($2.24 billion) in 2025, compared with the previous year, with the scripted sphere suffering most amid uncertainty over government support of the country’s tax credits and the ongoing transition in viewership from linear to streaming. That is the

Draft rules on the export of artificial intelligence technology show how China is trying to balance national security risks with its desire to outpace the United States.

As UN peacekeeping forces prepare to withdraw from Lebanon, Israel remains present and Hezbollah is still armed. A new EU support mission aims to strengthen Lebanon's army, but will not replace UN peacekeepers.

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London’s blue-chip FTSE 100 index fell to a two-week low following poor results from mining companies