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Business & Economy · European UnionRussia energy sales to EU hit $320.7bn since 2022, says official
Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak stated that Russia sold $320.7 billion worth of energy resources to EU countries between 2022 and late 2026. He also reported $21.3 billion in sales for the first nine months of 2026, asserting that deliveries continued despite sanctions.
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Business & Economy · European UnionEurozone PMI Hits 41-Month High Amid Growth and Inflation Concerns
The Eurozone's composite Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) rose to 53.1 in September, its highest point in 41 months. This indicates a significant expansion in business activity, particularly in the services sector, though inflation remains a concern.
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Business & EconomyGlobal food prices hit nearly four-year high in September
Global food prices reached their highest level in nearly four years in September, according to the UN's Food and Agriculture Organization. The rise was primarily driven by increases in cereal, sugar, and vegetable oil prices, with meat and dairy prices declining.
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Business & Economy · United StatesUS unveils 'Milwaukee Framework' to tackle global steel overcapacity
The US has introduced the 'Milwaukee Framework' to address excess global steel production capacity. The plan aims to cut subsidies and target countries accused of flooding markets, with overcapacity projected to rise significantly by 2028.
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Business & Economy · Asia-PacificIndia and Uzbekistan agree strategic partnership and $5bn trade target
India and Uzbekistan have elevated their relationship to a comprehensive strategic partnership. The leaders agreed to a bilateral trade target of $5 billion by 2030, aiming to significantly boost economic cooperation between the two nations.
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Business & EconomyJio Platforms Debuts on Stock Market, Sensex Falls
The BSE Sensex closed down 0.48% on Wednesday, influenced by rising crude oil prices and caution ahead of the US Federal Reserve's policy decision. Jio Platforms, a Reliance Industries subsidiary, made its stock market debut, with its shares closing nearly 27% higher than the issue price.
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Business & Economy · IndiaIndian Sensex drops over 700 points as oil prices stay above $110 per barrel
On 22 October 2026 the Sensex slipped more than 700 points to 73,005, while the Nifty fell 1.1%. Crude oil traded above $110 a barrel, the rupee weakened to 94.50 per dollar and market participants cited oil, US rate‑policy outlook and currency pressure as key drivers.
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Business & Economy · United StatesTrump calls Canada dollar imbalance 'unacceptable'
Donald Trump posted on Truth Social that the imbalance between the Canadian and U.S. dollars is unacceptable and has persisted for years. His remarks come as Canada prepares to implement retaliatory tariffs on American goods.
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Business & Economy · United StatesUS Consumer Confidence Falls to Lowest Level Since 2014
Americans' confidence in the economy declined in September to its lowest point since 2014, according to a Conference Board survey. Elevated prices and stagnant wages are contributing factors, alongside the ongoing Iran war.
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Business & Economy · United StatesMapQuest keeps Lake Ontario name, GM Doug Berger says decision added three‑million users
President Trump renamed Lake Ontario to Lake America by executive order. MapQuest’s general manager Doug Berger said the company kept the original name, citing user familiarity, and reported three million new users after the decision. The story appeared in multiple left‑ and centre‑rated outlets, none on the right.
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Business & Economy · United StatesUS and Canada impose reciprocal tariffs impacting small businesses
A trade war between the United States and Canada has led to reciprocal tariffs on approximately $20 billion of goods. Small business owners report increased costs and reduced sales, exacerbated by rising energy prices linked to the Iran war.
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Business & Economy · Latin AmericaIMF and Argentina Reach Staff-Level Agreement on Bailout Review
The International Monetary Fund has reached a staff-level agreement with Argentina on the third review of its bailout program. The deal, which requires executive board approval, could lead to a disbursement of approximately $900 million.
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Business & Economy · United StatesMeta Classified AI Data Centers as 'Experimental' to Save Billions in Taxes
Meta has classified its artificial intelligence data centers as 'pilot models' or 'experimental' to claim federal research tax credits. This strategy reportedly saved the company approximately $6 billion in taxes over 2024 and 2025, though its own accountants have flagged the approach as potentially risky.
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Business & Economy · Asia-PacificRussia to Suspend Gas Supplies to Armenia for 10 Days
Russia will temporarily suspend natural gas supplies to Armenia from September 15 to September 25 due to planned maintenance on a key pipeline. Gazprom Armenia has stated that domestic reserves and Iranian imports will ensure uninterrupted supply to consumers.
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Business & Economy · Middle EastUS military opens shipping corridor in Strait of Hormuz carrying 10 million barrels of oil daily
The US military has established a nightly shipping corridor in the Strait of Hormuz, allowing 15 to 20 tankers to transport about 10 million barrels of oil daily. The operation, running for several weeks, avoids Iranian-controlled areas and has guided over 1,000 vessels since May, according to US officials.
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Business & Economy · United StatesIndia-US trade talks hit plateau, says Finance Minister Sitharaman
India's Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman stated that trade negotiations with the United States have reached a plateau, making further concessions difficult. She noted that the current trade balance favours India, a point the US wishes to address.
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Business & Economy · Middle EastSaudi Arabia Cuts November Oil Prices for Asia
Saudi Arabia has reduced its official selling price for Arab Light crude oil to Asia for November, setting it at $5 a barrel below the average of Oman and Dubai prices. This move contrasts with expectations of a price increase and represents the widest discount since June 2020.
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Business & Economy · United StatesUS court upholds Trump’s authority to end $800 de minimis tariff exemption
The US Court of International Trade ruled that President Donald Trump acted within his authority when he ended the de minimis exemption, which had allowed goods under $800 to enter the US tax-free. Trump celebrated the decision as a victory against what he called a 'loophole for tariff cheats'.
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Business & Economy · IsraelAmazon in talks to buy Israeli AI startup Decart for $7 billion
Amazon is reportedly in negotiations to acquire the Israeli AI startup Decart for approximately $7 billion, according to The Wall Street Journal. The deal could be finalised soon, though previous acquisition talks with Anthropic and Nvidia did not materialise.
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Business & Economy · United StatesEdwin Brant Frost IV Sentenced to 15 Years for Ponzi Scheme
Edwin Brant Frost IV, a prominent Georgia Republican, has been sentenced to 15 years in federal prison for operating a Ponzi scheme. Federal prosecutors stated the scheme defrauded over 300 victims and resulted in losses exceeding $76 million.
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