Today: September 21, 2024
Today: September 21, 2024

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Russians unfazed by higher prices as iPhone pre-order demand soars

Pre-order demand in Russia for the new iPhone is 15% higher than for its predecessor, one reseller told Reuters on Friday, even though it is at least 50% more expensive than in the

Russians unfazed by higher prices as iPhone pre-order demand soars
Business|Economy|Finance

Canada retail sales rise more than expected in July; likely up in August

Canadian retail sales grew by 0.9% in July from June, led by higher sales at motor vehicle and parts dealers, while sales likely climbed further in August, data from

Canada retail sales rise more than expected in July; likely up in August
News|World

Antigua-flagged vessel damaged in Russian attack on Odesa port, governor says

A Russian missile strike has damaged infrastructure and an Antigua-flagged civilian vessel in the Ukrainian port of Odesa, the regional governor said on Friday.

MidEast|News|World

Israeli military says it carried out a 'targeted strike' in Beirut

The Israeli military said it carried out a "targeted strike" in the Lebanese capital Beirut on Friday. "The IDF (Israel Defence forces) conducted a targeted strike in Beirut.

Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

Global equity funds draw big inflows ahead of Fed rate cut

Global investors scooped up equity funds in the week to Sept. 18, anticipating the Federal Reserve's interest rate cut to initiate its long-awaited reduction cycle.

Global equity funds draw big inflows ahead of Fed rate cut
News|World

Israel submits challenges to ICC on Gaza arrest warrant requests

Israel submitted on Friday formal challenges to the International Criminal Court over its jurisdiction and the legality of arrest warrant requests against Israeli leaders for

Israel submits challenges to ICC on Gaza arrest warrant requests
Business|Economy|Finance|News

How investors buy gold and what drives the market

Gold hit a record high above $2,600 per ounce on Friday, as the prospect of more U.S. interest rate cuts and global geo-political uncertainty boosted its appeal.

Business|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Trump Media tumbles to new low after lock-up expires

Shares of former U.S. President Donald Trump's media company tumbled almost 8% to a new low on Friday, extending recent losses after a lock-up on insider sales expired.

Africa|Election|News|World

Ghana's VP and former president among 13 candidates for presidency

Ghana's electoral commission on Friday published a list of 13 candidates approved to run in the presidential election, which analysts say will be a two-man race between Vice President

Ghana's VP and former president among 13 candidates for presidency
Business|Finance|Technology

Morgan Stanley latest to downgrade ASML on China, memory, Intel concerns

Morgan Stanley on Friday downgraded earnings estimates for computer chip equipment maker ASML, the latest brokerage to do so following weakness in the memory chip market and

Business|Economy|Finance|Technology

Bank of Canada: AI could boost inflationary pressures in short-term

Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem on Friday said adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) by businesses could add to price pressures in the short term by boosting demand

Bank of Canada: AI could boost inflationary pressures in short-term
Asia|Crime|News

Philippine senator won't rule out ex-mayor facing charges is a Chinese spy

A Philippine senator leading an investigation into a former mayor's alleged links to Chinese criminal syndicates said on Friday she would not rule out her possible involvement in

Philippine senator won't rule out ex-mayor facing charges is a Chinese spy
MidEast|News|World

Israeli public broadcaster says 150 rockets fired from Lebanon

Israeli public broadcaster Kan said on Friday around 150 rockets were fired from Lebanon across the border.

Israeli public broadcaster says 150 rockets fired from Lebanon
Business|Europe|News|Technology

Nokia says German court rules in its favour in Amazon patent dispute

A German court has ruled that Amazon is using Nokia's patented video technologies without a licence, the Finnish network equipment maker and telecommunications patent holder said

Nokia says German court rules in its favour in Amazon patent dispute
Business|Economy|Finance|News|Stock Markets|World

Equities end flat but Dow ekes out record in strong week

U.S. stocks closed nearly unchanged on Friday, as investors paused buying after a strong rally in the prior session that was fueled by an upsized interest-rate

Equities end flat but Dow ekes out record in strong week
Europe|News|World

First-time asylum seekers in EU drop by 17% in June, Eurostat says

First-time applications from people seeking asylum in European Union countries declined in June, with Syrians, Venezuelans, and Afghans being the primary applicants, a report from the

First-time asylum seekers in EU drop by 17% in June, Eurostat says
Asia|Business|Finance

VinFast posts deeper Q2 loss on impairment charge, higher cost to boost sales

Vietnamese electric vehicle maker VinFast's losses widened in the second quarter due to rising costs linked to its overseas expansion and impairment

VinFast posts deeper Q2 loss on impairment charge, higher cost to boost sales
Asia|Crime|News|World

Taiwan court rules death penalty constitutional but only for most serious crimes

Taiwan's constitutional court ruled on Friday that the death penalty is constitutional but only for the most serious crimes with the most rigorous legal scrutiny, after considering

Taiwan court rules death penalty constitutional but only for most serious crimes
Business|Economy|Finance

US companies to hire thousands of seasonal workers for holiday season

U.S. companies from Target and Macy's to package delivery firm UPS plan to hire thousands of seasonal workers ahead of the all-important holiday season.

US companies to hire thousands of seasonal workers for holiday season
News|Political|World

Russia warns West and Ukraine of 'disastrous consequences' if Kyiv moves against Belarus

Russia warned the West and Ukraine on Friday of "disastrous consequences" if Kyiv moved against close Russian ally Belarus, making clear it would intervene to defend a country where

Russia warns West and Ukraine of 'disastrous consequences' if Kyiv moves against Belarus
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

Toronto market extends record-setting run as gold miners climb

Canada's main stock index on Friday inched past the record high it hit a day earlier, helped by gains for the shares of gold miners and uranium producers

Toronto market extends record-setting run as gold miners climb
Business|Economy|Finance

China Minsheng Bank cut Beijing staff pay by up to 50% in austerity drive

China Minsheng Bank has cut pay by up to 50% for its Beijing branch employees, two people with direct knowledge of the matter said, in the biggest such move by a major commercial

China Minsheng Bank cut Beijing staff pay by up to 50% in austerity drive
MidEast|News|World

Batteries of Lebanon walkie-talkies contained PETN explosive - Lebanese source

The batteries of the walkie-talkies used by Lebanese armed group Hezbollah that blew up this week were laced with a highly explosive compound known as PETN, a Lebanese source

Batteries of Lebanon walkie-talkies contained PETN explosive - Lebanese source
Europe|News|World

EU's von der Leyen announces 35 billion euro loan in Kyiv visit

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced a loan of up to 35 billion euros ($39 billion) for Ukraine during a visit to Kyiv on

EU's von der Leyen announces 35 billion euro loan in Kyiv visit
Europe|News|World

Zelenskiy says Ukraine 'victory plan' depends on quick decisions by allies

Ukraine's "victory plan" in the war against Russia depends on quick decisions being taken by allies this year, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Friday during a visit by European

Zelenskiy says Ukraine 'victory plan' depends on quick decisions by allies

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