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France expels 12 Algerian officials in tit-for-tat move amid diplomatic tensions
PARIS (AP) — France said Tuesday it was expelling 12 Algerian diplomatic officials a day after Algeria announced the expulsion of the same…
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Algeria says it downed a drone near its border with Mali as tensions simmer between the 2 countries
BAMAKO, Mali (AP) — Algeria said Tuesday it shot down a military drone near the country's border with Mali in the first incident of its…
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OCBC conservative about FY2025 targets amid trade tensions, uncertainties
Bank’s Q4 net profit is up 4% at S$1.7 billion, while full-year earnings rise 8% to a record S$7.6 billion OCBC rode on the strength of…
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Tensions over Essequibo region resurface as Venezuela completes a bridge to a disputed border base
GEORGETOWN, Guyana (AP) — Guyana’s government Saturday formally protested to Venezuela following the completion by Venezuela's armed…
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Volatility to surge in agri-commodity markets amid trade tensions
If trade relations sour between China and US under Donald Trump, there may be notable risks to US food and agriculture exports,…
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China targets Nvidia with antitrust probe, escalating US chip tensions
CHINA said on Monday (Dec 9) it has launched an investigation into Nvidia over suspected violations of the country’s anti-monopoly law, in…
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South Korea shares fall at the close as political tensions continue; Asia markets mixed
SOUTH Korean shares continued to fall by the close on Wednesday (Dec 4),after the country’s President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law…
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Global Conference for Israel unites American-Zionists in Dallas amid global tensions
DALLAS - The Global Conference for Israel is drawing people from across the world to Dallas. Organizers of this year's conference say it's…
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Singapore’s role as commodities hub increasingly crucial amid rising trade tensions, demand for compliance: market watchers
A dense network of global traders allows businesses to source from alternative markets directly from the Republic when needed AS…
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Singapore’s commodity hub in spotlight as it oils global market fragmented by geopolitical tensions
A dense network of global traders allows businesses to source from alternative markets directly from the Republic when needed AS…
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Fears of sectarian tensions rise in Lebanon as Israel expands strikes
AITOU, Lebanon — Elie Alwan didn’t hesitate when he learned a friend’s family was living on the streets after fleeing southern Lebanon…
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Taiwan monitors PLA aircraft and PLAN vessels near ADIZ amid tensions
This incursion is part of ongoing tension between Taiwan and China, with frequent military activity by Beijing around the island | File…
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North Korea fortifies border, cuts final ties with South amid tensions
North Korea’s military announced on Wednesday that it would take a ‘substantial military step’ to completely isolate its territory from…