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Oil soars to $109, pushing up chances of US interest rate increase
Prices have spiked as attacks on oil tankers in the Gulf escalate amid the US-Israel war on Iran.
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Israeli checkpoints in the West Bank are choking the Palestinian economy
Israeli military checkpoints are choking the West Bank economy, devastating local businesses and daily life.
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Apple unveils $1,999 iPhone Duo, its first foldable phone
The Duo launch, first with new CEO John Ternus, is the most noticeable overhaul of Apple's flagship product since 2017.
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Bombardier looks to hire 500 new workers in US, despite Trump threat
The Canadian aircraft manufacturer has received support from Republican lawmakers on its economic impact record.
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Conflict over Taiwan would be disastrous, de facto US ambassador warns
The United States remains Taiwan's main international backer and arms supplier despite lack of formal diplomatic ties.
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Marco Rubio says US seeks more economic and security ties in Latin America
The US secretary of state visits Colombia, Ecuador and Peru in a bid to enhance cooperation with right-wing allies.
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US warns Ford over ties with Chinese firms amid tensions
US officials criticise Ford’s partnerships with Chinese firms CATL, Geely and BYD over security risks.
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Bombardier defends US manufacturing amid Trump’s aviation sales threat
Bombardier defends its US presence, stating its planes already feature components made in Texas and California.
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Oil prices surge as US-Iran strikes intensify in Strait of Hormuz
Oil prices spike to six-week highs as US-Iran strikes disrupt traffic in the crucial Strait of Hormuz.
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Cuba says no negotiations with US despite ‘genocidal’ blockade
Cuba reports record losses from the US embargo as foreign minister describes months of punishing blackouts.
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South Africa’s chrome riches fuel a deadly underground economy
Behind South Africa’s chrome riches lies a shadow economy where migrants and unemployed workers face deadly conditions.
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German company launches rocket as Europe enters satellite race
Isar Aerospace says its 28-metre-long Spectrum rocket blasted off into space from Andøya spaceport in Arctic Norway.
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