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US September trade deficit widest in over two years
The US trade deficit expanded in September to its widest since early 2022 as imports increased while companies stocked up ahead of possible disruptions like a dockworkers' strike, according to government data released Tuesday.
'Black day': French workers protest Michelin plans to close two plants
Michelin factory workers burnt tyres in western France on Tuesday and vowed to stage a strike after the tyre company said it would close two plants by early 2026 over collapsing sales.
Saudi Aramco's quarterly profit drops 15% on low oil prices
Energy giant Saudi Aramco reported a 15 percent year-on-year drop in third quarter profit on Tuesday, citing prices which have stayed low despite production cuts and war in the Middle East.
Spain unveils aid plan a week after catastrophic floods
Spain on Tuesday announced an aid package worth 10.6 billion euros ($11.5 billion) to rebuild regions devastated by its worst floods in a generation that have killed 218 people.
Europe auto struggles lead to cuts at Michelin, Germany's Schaeffler
French tyre company Michelin said Tuesday it would close two French plants by early 2026 and German parts maker Schaeffler announced 4,700 job cuts, the latest signs of struggles in the European auto industry.
Most Asian markets rise as US heads to polls in toss-up vote
Asian markets mostly rose Tuesday, a day before results from the US presidential election rolled in, with opinion polls showing a knife-edge vote, while Chinese equities were boosted by hopes over the country's economy.
Nintendo lowers sales forecast as first-half profits plunge
Nintendo downgraded its annual sales forecast on Tuesday as net profit plunged 60 percent year-on-year in the first half, with fans awaiting the announcement of a new console.
Most Asian markets rise ahead of toss-up US election
Asian markets mostly rose Tuesday a day before results from the US presidential election rolled in, with opinion polls showing a knife-edge vote, while Chinese equities were boosted by hopes over the country's economy.
Saudi Aramco says quarterly profit drops 15% on low oil prices
Energy giant Saudi Aramco reported a 15 percent year-on-year drop in third quarter profit on Tuesday, citing low oil prices.
Boeing union says approves contract, ending over 7-week strike
Striking workers at Boeing approved a new contract proposal on Monday, ending a more than seven-week stoppage that had cost the beleaguered aviation giant billions.
New Hampshire hamlet tied in first US Election day votes
Voters in the US hamlet of Dixville Notch launched Election Day in the first minutes of Tuesday with a tied vote, mirroring the incredibly close national polls in the White House race.
China's premier 'fully confident' of hitting growth targets
Chinese Premier Li Qiang said Tuesday he was "fully confident" the country would hit its economic goals this year, lauding recent stimulus measures and suggesting there was still room for more.
Asian markets swing ahead of toss-up US election
Asian markets fluctuated Tuesday as traders jockeyed for position a day before results from the US presidential election rolled in, with opinion polls showing the vote on a knife-edge as the two candidates wrapped up their campaigns.
Turkey sacks 3 mayors on 'terror' charges, sparking fury in southeast
Angry protesters hit the streets of several cities in mainly-Kurdish southeastern Turkey on Monday after the authorities sacked three mayors on "terrorism" charges, sparking a rebuke from Europe's leading rights organisation.
Striking workers weigh latest Boeing contract offer
Striking workers at Boeing began voting Monday on the aerospace giant's latest contract proposal to end a bruising walkout that has dragged on for more than seven weeks.
Stock markets hesitant before knife-edge US election
European and US stock markets mostly fell and the dollar slid Monday as investors steel themselves for a coin-toss US presidential election, an interest rate decision and expected Chinese stimulus measures.
'War ruined me': Lebanon's farmers mourn lost season
Lebanese farmer Abu Taleb briefly returned to his orchard last month to salvage an avocado harvest but ran away empty handed as soon as Israeli air raids began.
Stock markets rise before knife-edge US election
Global stock markets rose and the dollar slid Monday as investors steel themselves for a coin-toss US presidential election, an interest rate decision and expected Chinese stimulus measures.
Ryanair profit falls, growth hit by Boeing delays
Irish budget airline Ryanair reported falling net profit for the second quarter on Monday and revised down its passenger growth target following delays in deliveries of Boeing aircraft.
Quincy Jones, entertainment titan and music mastermind
Quincy Jones, who has died at the age of 91, was a jazzman, composer and tastemaker whose studio chops and arranging prowess connected the dots between the 20th century's constellation of stars.
Most markets rise ahead of US vote, China stimulus meeting
Most markets rose Monday as investors steel themselves for a too-close-to-call US presidential election, while Chinese leaders meet to hammer out a stimulus package that experts say could be determined by the vote.
Most Asian markets rise ahead of US vote, China stimulus meeting
Most Asian markets rose Monday as investors steel themselves for a too-close-to-call US presidential election, while Chinese leaders meet to hammer out a stimulus package that experts say could be determined by the vote.
Asian markets rise ahead of US election, Chinese stimulus meeting
Asian markets rose Monday as investors steel themselves for a too-close-to-call US presidential election, while Chinese leaders meet to hammer out a stimulus package that experts say could be determined by the vote.
No need to tell your husband: Harris banks on women's votes
In an ad for Kamala Harris, a woman marks her ballot for the Democratic candidate while her husband thinks she's voting for Republican Donald Trump: "What happens in the booth, stays in the booth" a voiceover says.
Striking Boeing workers set to vote on latest offer
Striking workers at Boeing will vote Monday on the aerospace giant's latest contract proposal to end a bruising walkout that has dragged on for more than seven weeks.
Al Salam Bank Launches ASB Capital: A New Asset Management Firm in the DIFC with AUMs of USD 4.5 Billion
Al Salam Bank, Bahrain's largest Islamic bank, announces the launch of ASB Capital, a newly established Category 3A asset management firm licensed by the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA). Headquartered in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), ASB Capital is shortly set for an official launch with AUMs of USD 4.5 billion.
Batelco and Qareeb Data Centers Sign MoU at Gateway Gulf Forum
Batelco, part of the Beyon Group, signed a memorandum of understanding with Qareeb Data Centers W.L.L., at the Gateway Gulf Investment Forum 2024. The MoU was signed by Batelco CEO Maitham Abdulla and Qareeb Data Centers Chief Strategy Officer Annemarie Van Zadelhoff in the presence of officials from both companies.
Serbia to demolish 'German' bridge amid outcry
A World War II-era bridge built by the Nazis was formally closed in the Serbian capital Belgrade Saturday ahead of its demolition, amid an outcry from the public citing both history and concerns over traffic.
War decimates harvest in famine-threatened Sudan
Ahmed Othman's farm has been spared from the deadly fighting that has spread across Sudan, but the war's toll on the economy and labour market has still reached him.
Nuts! NY authorities euthanize Instagram squirrel star
A squirrel named Peanut who was propelled to the heights of internet celebrity has been euthanized, New York authorities said Friday, biting a government staffer on the way out.
US stocks rebound on Amazon results ahead of Fed, election finale
Wall Street stocks rebounded Friday from mixed tech earnings and investor jitters less than a week before a neck-and-neck US presidential election.
Wall Street bounces while oil prices climb on Middle East worries
Wall Street stocks rebounded Friday from tame tech earnings and investor jitters less than a week before a neck-and-neck US presidential election.
For a blind runner, the New York marathon is about 'vibrations'
Jasmine Murrell won't be able to marvel at the stunning skyline or the massive crowds while she takes part in her first New York City marathon on Sunday, but the blind runner intends to feed off the race's "vibrations."
Wall Street bounces while oil prices gain on geopolitical fears
Wall Street stocks rebounded Friday from tame tech earnings and investor jitters less than a week before a neck-and-neck US presidential election.
ExxonMobil profits dip as it gives back almost $10 bn to investors
ExxonMobil reported a dip in third-quarter profits Friday on lower earnings from its refining business, but the results were strong enough to enable nearly $10 billion in shareholder distributions.
Global stocks diverge, oil prices gain on geopolitical fears
Global stock markets diverged Friday after tame tech earnings and investor jitters less than a week before a neck-and-neck US presidential election.
On Belgian coast, fishing on horseback -- and saving a tradition
Panniers strapped to their haunches, a team of horses waded collar-deep through North Sea waters -- hauling wide nets along the Belgian coast as cawing seagulls swirl all around.
French brushmakers stage 'comeback' with pivot to luxury market
French brushmakers are shifting to luxury and niche markets to survive rising costs and redundancy, as they see their craft -— handed down through the generations -— threatened with extinction.
Indonesia adds Google Pixel phones to ban list with iPhone 16
Indonesia has banned the sale of Google Pixel phones over the tech giant's failure to meet investment regulations, its industry ministry said, days after blocking sales of Apple's iPhone 16.