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IMF slightly raises its outlook for the world economy
The International Monetary Fund slightly raised its outlook for the world economy.
· 4 sources: xinhua, bbc, ap -
China Southern launches new China-Ethiopia air route
A China Southern Airlines flight landed in Ethiopia on Monday night, marking the inaugural flight of a new route that is the only one operated by a Chinese carrier between China and Ethiopia.
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Ukraine backs Trump's energy truce as Russia says it is talking with US on diesel
Zelensky said Ukraine supports the energy ceasefire announced by Trump and reserves the right to retaliate if Moscow refuses to observe it. Moscow said it was moving forward with the diesel agreement with Washington.
· 2 sources: xinhua -
Trump says Houthis 'behaving very badly' with attacks on Saudi Arabia
In a Truth Social post, Trump said the Houthis, likely at Iran's behest, are hitting Saudi Arabia and trying to drive up oil prices before the U.S. elections, recalling the U.S. bombing a year ago. He said he is not on the ballot but 'will never forget.'
· 2 sources: truthsocial, ap -
Visa Wins Approval to Prepare for China Payments Business
Visa won approval to prepare for a payments business in China.
· 2 sources: wsj, ap -
The US-Russia diesel deal and Trump's attacks on Zelenskyy give the Kremlin a boost
The US-Russia diesel deal and President Trump's attacks on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy give the Kremlin a boost, as Zelenskyy said Russia continued striking Ukraine's energy facilities.
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Argentina asks maritime tribunal to halt Falklands oil project
Argentina said it asked the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea in Hamburg for provisional measures to halt oil development off the disputed Falkland Islands, escalating its confrontation with the UK over the archipelago's first commercial oil project. The request was filed by the office of President Javier Milei.
· 2 sources: ap, bbc -
CSG Sets Sights on Space With Around $434 Million Stake in Canada's MDA Space
CSG is taking a stake of around $434 million in Canada's MDA Space.
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European Indexes Largely Rise, Though AI Stocks Fall
European stock indexes largely rose, though AI stocks fell.
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Vietnam social housing falls short at 48 percent of annual target
Vietnam's social housing completions reached only 48 percent of the annual target in the first nine months while home prices remain beyond reach of most people, local media reported, citing Standing Deputy Prime Minister Pham Gia Tuc.
· 1 source: xinhua