California’s billionaire tax faces a precarious road from rich opposition
Tech billionaires have raised more than $300m to oppose the billionaire tax proposal.
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New electronics reach Iran, but prices soar as gov’t fees, US sanctions hit
Latest smartphones are finding their way into Iran despite sanctions and trade restrictions, but many can’t afford them.
Europe needs a war economy
With US support increasingly uncertain, Europe must mobilise its financial and industrial power to defend itself.
US tech stocks tumble as investors fret over AI spending
Tech-heavy Nasdaq falls 2.6 percent as debate rages over whether AI is a bubble.
Rising costs and tight budgets strain Americans ahead of midterm elections
Rising costs leave US workers juggling multiple jobs as financial security becomes increasingly elusive.
Carney, Erdogan launch ‘strong and resilient’ Canada-Turkiye partnership
On trade, investment and innovation, leaders will work towards conclusion of a Canada-Turkiye Free Trade Agreement.
Southeast Asia’s toxic haze spurs calls for legal action against polluters
ASEAN’s consensus-driven approach and a lack of enforcement mechanisms make legal action difficult, experts say.
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The world is $365 trillion in debt, and the interest bill is climbing
Protests in Europe have highlighted debt squeeze, with France now paying more to borrow than Italy and Greece.
Judge orders Meta to pay $25bn in fines for Facebook privacy violations
A jury found Meta guilty of lying to Facebook users in New Mexico about access to their data.
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Will Russia’s diesel shipment to the US lower prices before midterms?
Moscow dispatches its inaugural diesel shipment to the US, aiming to ease fuel shortages as midterm elections loom.
Cuba accuses US of threatening countries ahead of UN embargo vote
Havana says Washington is threatening countries with retaliation if they refuse to vote against condemning its embargo.
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