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The Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement cuts R13-billion from social grants, including child support and SRD grants. These reductions will worsen poverty, malnutrition and vulnerability to gender-based violence. Restrictive verification processes exclude eligible recipients, while claims of fraud are used to justify cuts despite available public resources.

Brent climbed above $114 as traders weighed the risk of renewed U.S.-Iran hostilities and further attacks on Saudi energy infrastructure against recovering Middle East oil supplies.

The Swedish automaker cited a deteriorating environment led by "tougher" market conditions in China and the U.S., which "negatively affected free cash flow."

The September reading puts pressure on the Bank of Japan to raise rates by the end of the year.

Jio Platforms', India's largest ever, is being closely watched as a test of investor appetite for large listings at a time when AI-linked stocks are facing increased scrutiny.

Lidl has today announced a €420m investment across Munster, which the supermarket group said will create more than 500 permanent jobs.

Saudi Arabia’s crown prince Mohammed bin Salman made a few big gambles as he rose to power, including one on Donald Trump.

With US support increasingly uncertain, Europe must mobilise its financial and industrial power to defend itself.

Only three other markets have faced a double MSCI downgrade from emerging market to “standalone” status since 1997.

The Bulls N’ Bears ASX Runner of the Week is… Energy Technologies, after it inked a potential US$10 million deal with an Israeli defence giant for its next-gen laser technology smart glasses.

McGuire has been a central figure of AFL coverage on Nine for decades but won’t have an on-screen footy role for the network in 2027.

Argonaut led $225m of gold raisings; however, Wiluna plunged 22.3%. With eight of our ten featured stocks underwater, brokers’ fees and options stole the Cap Raise Crucible spotlight.

Big Hits looks at notable drill intercepts reported to the ASX this week, led by Rapid Critical Metals in NSW, with runners-up Benz Mining and Encounter Resources in WA.

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European governments race to turn defense spending pledges into military capability, boosting companies' order books.

The project is expected to be the largest under Nippon Steel's commitment to invest $11 billion by 2028.

Bonds and stocks tell the same chilly story

Mr Loh Boon Chye joined SGX as chief executive officer in July 2015. His current contract runs until mid-July 2027.

Binance has unveiled a generous regional initiative designed to rally eligible users to celebrate shared financial journeys and explore a broader range of digital financial tools. Qafila 2026 launched with US$1 million in USDC rewards, bringing together eligible users across the Middle East, North Africa (MENA) and Pakistan. New data from Binance - the world

A “sharp and sustained surge” in global energy or food prices could lift Singapore’s import costs by more than projected, say MAS and METI.

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<p>Official forecasts show country will meet energy demand by paying high prices to secure imports</p><p>Great Britain is expected to pay some of the highest energy costs in Europe this winter as its reliance on imports to ensure a steady supply is forecast to deepen.</p><p>Energy system operators have said the country will have enough gas and electricity to

Shoppers railed against Aldi’s self-serve checkouts when they rolled out in 2024 – but now they’re frustrated to find them often closed.

Frank O’Keeffe talks about EY’s new strategy, its plan to hit €1.3bn in revenues and the impact of AI on the firm

Mike Waltz warns Tehran it must reach a ‘meaningful agreement’ on its nuclear programme

Vonovia vulnerable to compulsory purchase of 120,000 flats under proposals from winners of state election

Smith & Nephew was in talks to combine with J&J’s orthopaedics unit but refused to agree to former CEO leading combined business

If inflation and debt rise and AI optimism falls, then the danger of reducing Treasury maturities grows

Regulatory structures for finance were cobbled together over a century — this technology needs its own scrutiny

Economies like Mexico are being forced to choose sides on trade

The combination of the two companies would be worth about $3.5 trillion and would be the largest corporate deal in history.

Markets face twin threats of surging crude prices and concern over durability of AI boom

New hub is intended to expand aviation capacity and serve millions of residents in city’s western suburbs

The issue of poor used values for electric cars is fast becoming a non-issue, while customer demand will mean finance packages will need to encompass more than just the purchase price

Flagship Minerals has sweetened the terms of its high-grade Rosario copper project acquisition in Chile, extending its option and halving the final payment to US$1 million.

Flagship Minerals has sweetened the terms of its high-grade Rosario copper project acquisition in Chile, extending its option and halving the final payment to US$1 million.

NextDC boss Craig Scroggie has been very public about his extreme diet and exercise regime.

Years of lavish consumer support have left the country’s finances in a precarious state.

Major League Baseball faces uncertainty as owners pushes for a salary cap, threatening a lockout starting Dec. 2

Bankers and lawyers say Chinese clients' demand for U.S. bank accounts has gathered pace as Beijing tightens the screws on Chinese offshore wealth.

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SEOUL, Oct. 23 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung was set to meet with the chai...

Golden Dragon has kicked off drilling on a 3km-long gold anomaly at its Cue project in WA’s Murchison, following auger results that appear to link four prospects.

Xinjiang, once the focus of international criticism, is key to Beijing’s plan to expand exports and energy production.

SK Hynix shares rebound after an inital drop in early trading, following halted review of Solidigm IPO plans in the U.S.

SpaceX's stake in Boring Co. helped boost its net income in the third quarter.

Les prix à la consommation hors produits frais ont augmenté de 2,1 % sur un an en septembre contre 1,7% en août, un chiffre conforme aux attentes du marché.

As Tehran retains missile and drone stockpiles, Washington is trying to move more servicemembers and diplomatic staff out of harm’s way.