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US Bans DeepSeek From Civilian Agency IT Systems
The Department of Homeland Security announced the ban due to concerns that DeepSeek could expose federal information to China, extending earlier bans within US defense and security agencies
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NAB Axes 2,500 Jobs
Australia's National Australia Bank to cut 6% of workforce due to economic and technological challenges
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CME Launches Tungsten Futures in 2027
The global tungsten market, worth over $20 billion, will get its first futures contract, pending regulatory approvals, to meet rising demand for critical minerals
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EU Telcos Unite to Bid on Satellite Spectrum
Deutsche Telekom, Orange, Telefónica, and Vodafone join forces to expand mobile coverage and counter SpaceX's Starlink, with plans to establish ground network infrastructure and partner with a satellite operator
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SK Hynix's Solidigm IPO May Breach Rules
South Korea's Financial Supervisory Service warns that the potential $150 billion listing could violate dual-listing rules, prompting regulatory review
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Daiichi Life Bids $5.5B for Challenger
A unit of Japan's Daiichi Life has made a takeover bid for Australia's Challenger, valuing the company at $5.5 billion and sending shares surging 17% to an eight-year high
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World Faces Nature Crisis
The 17th UN Conference of the Parties (COP17) in Armenia assesses progress on protecting 30% of land and sea by 2030, with countries currently off track on most global targets
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Indonesia Faces MSCI Exclusion
Country's emerging-market status at risk due to concerns over stock market investability, with a final decision due by the end of June
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PC Connection Stock Hits $93.94 High
The company's stock value surges to an all-time high, as reported by Investing.com, with a significant increase in its stock price
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Kareena & Saif Celebrate 14 Years
The Bollywood couple marked their anniversary by sharing unseen family moments and heartfelt messages on social media, with a Netflix show appearance to follow
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UK Economy Grows 0.1% in August
The small increase beats forecasts and is driven by production growth, ahead of the chancellor's Budget at the end of the month
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Brazil Senate Approves 40-Hour Workweek
A constitutional amendment to shorten the working week to 40 hours has been approved, affecting 30 million workers and seen as a win for President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva ahead of the presidential runoff election
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UBS Eyes Exit From Switzerland
Bank considers relocating headquarters or merging with another bank due to potential tougher capital requirements
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KOSPI Plunges 8%
South Korea's key index hits near 3-month low, triggering circuit breaker as tech stocks like Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix tumble
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JPMorgan Upgrades Manila Electric Stock
The upgrade was made due to a tariff award, which is expected to have a positive impact on the company's financial performance
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IMF Urges Britain to Stay on Deficit Reduction Track
The International Monetary Fund also warns the US about its high debt levels, which have exceeded 100% of gross domestic product, and advises fiscal measures to address them
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Humana, BlackRock Form $2.8B Clinic Venture
The partnership will see BlackRock manage Humana's 150 CenterWell primary care clinics, marking a significant development in the healthcare industry
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Salman Khan Joins Koffee With Karan Season 9
Bollywood superstar Salman Khan will be the first guest on the ninth season of Koffee With Karan, premiering on October 14 on JioHotstar, with a promo already shared by Karan Johar
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NTT Data to Build $6.3B Data Centre
Japan's NTT Data is in final talks to construct Anthropic's first data centre in Osaka, with operations set to start as early as 2028
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Mudslide Hits Chile Mine
Three workers affected at Codelco's El Teniente mine, one rescued, after heavy rainfall triggers incident
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Carlsberg India Ordered to Close Alwar Unit
The brewery's Alwar facility was shut down due to a pollution breach, which may impact supplies to Rajasthan, ahead of its $700 million IPO plans
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Kiara Advani Shares Family Holiday Photos
The actress posted pictures with husband Sidharth Malhotra and daughter Saraayah, just days after announcing her second pregnancy
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Venezuela Opens Up To Starlink
Elon Musk's satellite internet service gets nationwide authorisation, marking a new development in Latin America
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Danny Boyle Uses AI to Recreate Thatcher in 'Ink'
The director used AI to recreate Margaret Thatcher's face in his film 'Ink' without asking her estate for permission, and discussed the rise of AI in filmmaking at the BFI London Film Festival