Daniela Benitez
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UK government resumes row with Apple by demanding access to British users’ data
The UK Home Office has renewed its dispute with Apple by issuing a new technical capability notice (TCN) that seeks access to encrypted cloud backups of British users. This order…
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Taiwan says it will resist pressure from Washington to move half of chip production to US
Taiwan has firmly rejected U.S. demands to relocate half of its semiconductor production to American soil, intensifying tensions in ongoing trade talks with Washington. Vice Premier Cheng Li-chiun clarified that…
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A new China tech visa has caught India’s attention – now locals aren’t happy
When China introduced the new K visa in August, it attracted little initial attention. However, it gained visibility after Indian media compared it to the U.S. H-1B visa, widely used…
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Can India and Russia Build a Durable Economic Partnership?
Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar visited Moscow from August 19 to 21 to reinforce bilateral ties despite U.S. scrutiny of Russian oil imports. Yet, New Delhi’s intention went beyond…
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Germany’s Nordex secures 90 MW wind turbine deal in Türkiye
Nordex Group announced a 90 MW order from ADY Akdeniz Rüzgar Enerjisi Üretim for the R24-Gürün wind project in central Sivas province. The company will supply 14 N163/6.X Delta4000 turbines,…
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Hezbollah appeal to Saudi Arabia was spurred by Iran, sources say
Iranian sources revealed that Hezbollah’s recent outreach to Saudi Arabia was encouraged by Ali Larijani, Iran’s National Council President and adviser to Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Hezbollah’s deputy leader,…
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VW to pause production at two plants as electric vehicle sales stall
A production line at Volkswagen’s factory in Zwickau, which produces six models of electric vehicle. Photograph: Martin Divíšek/EPA
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Novo Nordisk v Eli Lilly: return of the weight-loss wars
Novo Nordisk lost a quarter of its market value after cutting sales forecasts, while Eli Lilly suffered its biggest one-day loss in 25 years. Together, both firms have lost 35%…
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Jobs, travel, national parks – what impact will US shutdown have?
The federal government has closed after Republicans and Democrats failed to reach a budget agreement. The deadlock threatens to disrupt many public services and could place 40% of the federal…
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Flights in Italy face disruption as nationwide air transport strike hit on Friday
More strikes are to be expected this Friday, 26 September. Walkouts have been called by two of Italy’s biggest unions, CUB Transporti and USB unions. The 24 hour strike involved…
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Sarkozy given five-year sentence in Libya case, will be incarcerated even if he appeals
Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy was sentenced on September 25 to five years in prison. This after being found guilty of criminal conspiracy in connection with alleged illegal financing of…
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Laos–China Railway Drives Surge in Trade, Travel Across Borders
Laos–China Railway Drives Surge in Trade, Travel Across Borders
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OECD ups world economic outlook as tariffs contained, for now
The OECD raised its 2025 global growth forecast to 3.2%, up from 2.9%, citing stronger resilience than expected. In June, the forecast was cut due to concerns over Trump’s tariffs,…
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Estados Unidos negocia con Argentina un rescate de 20.000 millones de dólares y la compra de deuda
EU anunció un paquete de apoyo a Argentina que incluye un swap de 20.000 millones de dólares, la compra de bonos soberanos y un crédito stand-by. El secretario del Tesoro,…
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Google teases Android-ChromeOS Merger, signalling big push into the PC market
Google confirmed plans to merge Android and ChromeOS during the Snapdragon Summit in Hawaii. Rick Osterloh revealed Google is building a common foundation for smartphones, PCs, and desktops. Qualcomm CEO…
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Fed can’t ignore the risk of higher inflation, Powell says
America’s central deals with potentially higher inflation and a slowing labor market. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell (2025 states that is a “challenging situation” for Fed Policymakers. Yet, he says…
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Why 2026 could be one of the most pivotal years in a generation
World leaders at the UN General Assembly (UNGA) focus on Gaza and Ukraine, both expected to extend beyond this year and possibly into 2026. In Gaza, a three-phase ceasefire collapsed,…
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Disruption continues at Heathrow, Brussels and Berlin airports after cyber-attack
A cyber-attack targeting Collins Aerospace, a provider of check-in desk software, caused widespread disruption across several major European airports over the weekend. The incident forced airlines to revert to manual…
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UK recognises state of Palestine to ‘keep alive’ the possibility of peace
The United Kingdom has formally recognised Palestine as an independent state, Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced. The move, described as symbolic, is intended to demonstrate the UK government’s commitment to…
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APEC Leaders to Convene in Korea Amid Heightened Global Interest
The upcoming Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders’ Meeting, scheduled for the end of October 2025 in Korea, is set to be a pivotal moment for the region amid ongoing…
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Guinea votes on new constitution to move from military to civilian rule
Guinea has opened polls for a referendum on a new constitution. About 6.7 million voters are eligible to cast a “yes” or “no”. The proposal seeks to extend presidential terms…
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Coparmex llama a fortalecer el T-MEC rumbo a su revisión en 2026 para atraer inversiones.
La Coparmex anunció una nueva etapa en la que “seguirá sonando fuerte y clara para exigir seguridad, certeza jurídica y políticas públicas que permitan que las inversiones lleguen y permanezcan…
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Nuevo gobernador de la Fed afirma que Trump no le indicó cómo votar
Stephen Miran, nuevo integrante de la Reserva Federal (Fed) designado por el presidente Donald Trump, defendió su postura de recortar las tasas en 50 puntos básicos, en lugar de los…
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Asean’s failure to meet Myanmar junta over election shows its ‘limited leverage’
Myanmar faces a diplomatic deadlock with ASEAN leaders, as the military junta resists external involvement in its planned elections scheduled for December. Last week, foreign ministers from Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia,…
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In shadow of tariff, H-1B, Jaishankar and Rubio discuss issues of ‘current concern’
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met in New York, discussing bilateral and international issues following recent trade tensions and tariff increases. Moreover, their…
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Economic challenges ahead due to Ireland’s fast-ageing population, Makhlouf warns
Central Bank of Ireland governor Gabriel Makhlouf cited migration and falling fertility rates as lead factors in Ireland’s demographic challenges. Photograph: Shane O’Neill/Coalesce
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Egypt grants presidential pardon to activist Alaa Abd el-Fattah
Alaa Abd el-Fattah, a prominent Egyptian-British activist and writer, has been pardoned after nearly six years in prison and multiple hunger strikes. The pardon, announced in Egypt’s official gazette, followed…
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¿Por qué el dólar tuvo su peor caída en un mes y qué tiene que ver la Fed?
El dólar cerró su peor semana en más de un mes con una caída del 0.3% en el Índice Bloomberg del Dólar al Contado. “Los decepcionantes datos del mercado laboral…
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La trama del huachicol sacude los cimientos del morenismo
El escándalo de corrupción que involucra a dos sobrinos del exsecretario de Marina, almirante Rafael Ojeda, golpea directamente uno de los pilares discursivos de Morena: la lucha contra la corrupción.…
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South Sudan charges VP Machar with treason, murder over military attack
South Sudan’s first vice president, Riek Machar, has been formally charged with murder, treason, and crimes against humanity. The charges were announced by Justice Minister Joseph Geng Akech, who stated…