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Iran-US Talks Remain Frozen as Tehran Rejects 60-Day Timeline
Iran says talks with the United States have not started and that a previously discussed 60-day framework is no longer…
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Strait of Hormuz Closure Keeps Oil Steady as Yen Firms and Singapore Exports Jump 24.2%
Oil traded in a narrow range despite an ongoing Strait of Hormuz disruption, while the yen strengthened and Singapore’s July…
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China July Economic Data Delayed to 0700 GMT as Markets Brace for Slower Growth
China shifted its July economic data release to 0700 GMT, an unusual timing change that places the figures at the…
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US Retail Earnings Face Key Consumer Health Test This Week
A heavy retail earnings calendar is set to test the strength of the US consumer after softer retail sales data.…
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HHS Gender-Treatment Fraud Report Flags $53 Million in Insurance Billing
A new HHS report alleges widespread miscoding tied to pediatric gender-related treatments, highlighting more than $53 million in insurance claims…
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Wildberries Warehouse Strike Near Moscow Puts 1.18 Million Square Meters Offline
A major drone strike near Moscow has intensified pressure on Wildberries, Russia’s largest online retailer, with more than one-fifth of…
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China Surveillance Exports Raise New Risks for Emerging Markets
Chinese surveillance exports are expanding across middle-income countries through bundled camera, telecom, cloud and AI systems. Turkey illustrates how commercial…
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USS Abraham Lincoln Deployment Extends Beyond 9 Months as Trump Dismisses Crew Concerns
The USS Abraham Lincoln deployment has stretched into a ninth month, far beyond its planned timeline, as concerns over sailor…
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Blue-State City Budgets Under Pressure as Mayors Face Tax, Housing and Public Safety Backlash
A growing group of large U.S. cities is confronting budget strain, higher spending demands and voter frustration over housing, migration,…
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Roth Conversion Strategy: How Much to Convert Each Year Without Triggering a Tax Hit
A Roth conversion can reduce future taxes and eliminate required minimum distributions, but the amount converted each year can also…
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Global Beer Consumption: Spain Leads While China Produces 354 Million Hectoliters
Survey data show Spain and Brazil among the strongest markets for regular beer drinking, while China remains the world’s largest…
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Taliban Rule at Five Years: Afghanistan’s Economy Shrinks as Isolation Deepens
Five years after the Taliban returned to power on August 15, 2021, Afghanistan has consolidated internal control but faces a…