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Why has the Netherlands moved $10bn of its gold from the US?
The Netherlands has $83.7bn worth of gold in domestic and foreign reserves.
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Chevron, the only US oil firm with major presence in Venezuela, said it has got extra acreage and will double output.
Uber lays off 3,300 employees, ceases operations in Nigeria and Uganda
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China’s Xi urges new Middle East security framework during rare Egypt visit
Chinese, Egyptian leaders discuss the US-Israel war on Iran, which has prompted regional powers to rethink defence.
Cisco accused of fostering a hostile workplace for Muslim and Arab employees
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US House passes funding bill to avert government shutdown ahead of midterms
The temporary measure gives Congress until December to fully fund the federal government for fiscal year 2027.
US urges G20 to cut trade imbalances, focus on China
US Treasury Secretary Bessent urges other G20 countries to do more to protect their economies from Chinese imports.
John Ternus succeeds Tim Cook as Apple CEO after 15 years
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China’s Xi makes first visit to Egypt in a decade, amid regional turmoil
Chinese President Xi visits Egypt to deepen economic ties and align strategies amid Middle East crises.
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‘Hit them hard’: Does Trump have another ‘new’ Iran strategy, can it work?
Trump signals harsher response as US-Iran hostilities escalate, raising fears of prolonged conflict in the Gulf region.
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A price cap increase is on the way, the latest blow to people already struggling with rising costs.
