Economy
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A new election debate: Should India take from the rich, give to the poor? | India Election 2024
As the world’s largest — and one of its most unequal — democracies votes in a mammoth national election, a…
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Boeing postpones launch of Starliner space capsule over valve problem | Space
Cancellation of inaugural crewed space mission comes as Boeing is under fire over safety record at its aviation arm. Boeing…
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Apple iPhone sales plunge, as shares rise on dividend, stock buyback news | Technology
Sales of the iPhone fall 10 percent amid growing competition from Chinese rivals such as Huawei. Apple’s revenue has dipped…
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IMF promises Pakistan ‘immediate’ release of $1.1bn loan after key meet | Business and Economy
Islamabad, Pakistan – Cash-strapped Pakistan is poised to receive a $1.1bn loan tranche from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) after…
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US far-right outlet Gateway Pundit declares bankruptcy | Media
Website announces bankruptcy amid multiple defamation lawsuits related to 2020 presidential election. Gateway Pundit, a far-right outlet known for promoting…
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US Senate passes bill to force sale of TikTok, sending it to Biden | Technology
TikTok has said legislation ‘would trample the free speech rights of 170 million Americans’. The United States Senate has approved…
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‘Arrogant billionaire’: Australia, Musk in war of words over censorship | Social Media
Elon Musk and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese clash over order to remove X posts on church stabbing. Australia and…
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Singapore tightens rules for expat workers with an eye on local discontent | Business and Economy
Singapore – One of the world’s most open economies is attempting a delicate balancing act. On the one hand, the…
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Biden unveils $6.6bn for Taiwan’s TSMC to ramp up US chip production | Technology
Taiwanese chip giant will build third facility in Arizona as part of $65bn investment in the US. The United States…
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