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India’s fertility rate falls below replacement level: Why it matters
India’s fertility rate falls to 1.9 children per woman, with consequences for the workforce, the elderly and economy.
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Trump makes pitch to farmers hard-hit by tariffs, high prices in Wisconsin
Trump seeks to shore up support among rural voters hard-hit by tariffs, economic fallout of war with Iran.
Anthropic urges AI labs to pause, warns humans risk losing control
It warned that rapid advances in technology could soon allow AI systems to improve themselves faster than human control.
Trump admin’s cancellation of wind energy projects causes business turmoil
Seven northeastern states have sued US gov’t for paying TotalEnergies to withdraw from offshore wind projects.
MAHA moms test their influence in US glyphosate fight
‘Make America Healthy Again’ activists see legislative wins, White House disappointments and questions for the midterms.
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Indonesia’s rupiah falls to record low against US dollar
Currency plunge comes as energy shock from the Iran war casts a cloud over Southeast Asian economies.
Elon Musk’s SpaceX eyes $1.77tn valuation ahead of blockbuster IPO
Texas-based rocket company announces plans to sell shares at $135 apiece, aiming to raise approximately $75bn.
Lula says Brazil cannot ‘accept treatment’ after new US tariffs proposed
Brazil’s president says he was surprised by the proposed 25 percent tariffs, which came amid signs relations improving.
US cites forced labour concerns as grounds for new tariffs
USTR’s proposal comes from a Section 301 unfair trade practices investigation designed to help rebuild Trump’s tariffs.
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What is the St Petersburg forum, Putin’s economic outreach to the world?
A Ukrainian drone strike targeted energy facilities near St Petersburg hours before the forum began.
Turkiye’s top diplomat, Indonesia’s president discuss $10bn trade goal
The two discuss a range of sectors, including defence, energy, transportation and the halal food industry.
