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Asian shares mostly rise as oil prices fall and hope grows for AI
TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares mostly rose in early Wednesday trading, as investors kept an eye on the ongoing talks over reopening the Strait of Hormuz, which remains largely shut down because of the war in Iran. The global interest in artificial intelligence continued to boost some regional issues, while declining oil prices helped gear […]
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Trump mulls renaming Lake Ontario as ‘Lake America.’ Canadians balk at the idea
WINDSOR, Ontario (AP) — With his trade war with Canada intensifying, U.S. President Donald Trump floated the idea of renaming Lake Ontario to become “Lake America.” America’s northern neighbors quickly panned the idea. “He can blow out his hole as much as he wants to, but it’s never going to happen, because Canadians are strong,” […]
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There are gas lines in Iran, but no sign yet that its leaders will bow to US sanctions
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Lines have grown outside gas stations across Tehran in recent weeks as the United States has tightened its blockade and threatened more severe sanctions, with some people waiting for two hours or more to fill up. The uncertainty deepened on Tuesday, after U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent vowed to […]
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UN and Red Cross step up call for international rules on ‘killer robot’ weapons systems
GENEVA (AP) — The United Nations and the International Committee of the Red Cross on Tuesday ratcheted up a joint call for countries to adopt bans and restrictions on use of autonomous weapons systems — often known as killer robots — warning that “the risks have intensified.” Building on an initial appeal three years ago […]
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Asian shares are mixed and oil prices hold steady as the US raises pressure on Iran
BANGKOK (AP) — Asian shares were mostly lower Tuesday after U.S. stocks drifted to a mixed finish ahead of potentially market-moving events later in the week. Regional benchmarks traded in a narrow range and U.S. futures were nearly unchanged. Oil prices were little changed after U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced fresh sanctions against Iran […]
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Mexico resumes limited cattle exports to US after screwworm pause, relieving ranchers
AGUA PRIETA, Mexico (AP) — Mexico resumed live cattle exports to the United States on Monday after they were halted for nearly two years by restrictions imposed by the Trump administration following a screwworm outbreak. Even under strict limitations, the reopening of the trade channel brought relief to Mexico’s ranching industry, which was dealt an […]
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