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Business & Economy · United StatesUS Senate delays federal ban on Minnesota hemp-derived THC products
The US Senate passed a bill on 3 August 2026 that includes a one-month delay on federal regulation of intoxicating hemp-derived THC products in Minnesota. The reprieve, part of a short-term funding measure, could be extended beyond December and prevents an immediate ban on the state's hemp-based edibles and drinks industry.
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Business & Economy · United StatesChina rare earth suppliers halt some US shipments
Some Chinese rare earth suppliers have stopped shipping materials to the US since early August, citing fears of repercussions from Beijing. The move comes weeks before a planned meeting between Presidents Xi Jinping and Donald Trump.
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Business & Economy · United StatesUS Justice Department denies pausing cooperation with Canada
The US Justice Department has denied reports that it ordered a pause in cooperation with the Canadian government. The alleged directive came amid ongoing trade disputes and tariffs between the two nations.
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Business & Economy · United StatesUS Stocks Rise as Oil Prices Drop, Tech Shares Steady
Wall Street's main indexes opened higher on Monday, buoyed by stabilising technology and AI stocks and a sharp drop in crude oil prices. Hopes for a US-Iran peace deal were cited as a factor in the oil price decline.
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Business & Economy · United StatesWhite House report names 40 countries aiding Chinese tariff evasion
The White House identified over 40 countries, including the EU, Mexico, and India, as risks for facilitating Chinese tariff evasion through illegal transshipment. A report estimates $60 billion in goods are involved, with India, Mexico, and Vietnam named as top hubs. The US plans AI-powered enforcement.
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Business & Economy · United StatesCalifornia billionaire tax may yield less revenue, study says
A proposed California tax on billionaires could generate substantially less revenue than anticipated, according to Stanford economists. The study suggests that wealth migration among billionaires may offset the tax's benefits, potentially leading to a net loss in state income tax revenue.
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Business & Economy · United KingdomUK faces 'significant concern' over potential US diesel export ban
A potential US ban on diesel exports could cause significant concern for the UK, according to Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds. The UK imports about one-sixth of its diesel from the US, making it vulnerable to supply disruptions and potential price increases.
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Business & Economy · RussiaRussia says BRICS trade is 90% in national currencies
Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said that approximately 90% of Russia's trade with BRICS countries is settled in national currencies. He also stated that Russia is open to any acceptable payment method and does not seek de-dollarisation, ahead of the BRICS summit in New Delhi.
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Business & Economy · United StatesUS appeals court questions lobster industry defamation case against Monterey Bay Aquarium
A federal appeals court indicated it may block a defamation lawsuit by New England fishing businesses against Monterey Bay Aquarium over its Seafood Watch programme's 2022 decision to list lobster as unsustainable. Judges cited free speech concerns during oral arguments on 26 July 2026.
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Business & EconomyTurkish Airlines orders 150 Boeing 737 MAX jets
Turkish Airlines has finalized a major order for up to 150 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft. The agreement, signed in New York with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan in attendance, comprises 100 firm orders for the 737-8 model and an option for 50 more.
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Business & Economy · United StatesDiesel Prices Rise Sharply Ahead of Midterm Elections
Wholesale diesel fuel prices saw a sharp increase on Tuesday, reaching levels that analyst Tom Kloza noted could lead to retail prices surpassing previous records before the November 3 midterm elections.
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Business & Economy · European UnionIlva workers occupy Genoa's Cristoforo Colombo airport demanding government answers
On 19 October 2026, workers from the former Ilva steel plant in Genoa marched to the Cristoforo Colombo airport and occupied it without police resistance. They seek immediate answers from the ministry after a certified email, after commissioners raised cassa integrazione due to a coil shortage.
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Business & Economy · ChinaDeepSeek nears $12 billion funding round
Chinese AI company DeepSeek is nearing the close of a significant funding round, aiming to secure at least 80 billion yuan ($11.93 billion). Major investors like Tencent Holdings and Contemporary Amperex Technology are reportedly committing substantial amounts. The round, which exceeded initial targets, is seen as a step towards a potential 2027 IPO.
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Business & Economy · Middle EastIran discovers 7.5 trillion cubic feet of natural gas
Iran has announced the discovery of a significant natural gas reserve in Fars Province. The find, estimated at over 7.5 trillion cubic feet, comes at a time of heightened geopolitical tension and potential new US sanctions.
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Business & Economy · Asia-PacificAPEC Finance Ministers Warn of Global Imbalance Risks
Senior finance officials from the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum have warned that persistent global economic imbalances pose risks to growth and stability. They pledged to enhance cooperation and communication, emphasizing trade rebalancing as a shared interest.
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Business & Economy · United StatesWhite House to extend Jones Act waiver amid record fuel prices
The Biden administration will extend a waiver of the Jones Act, which requires domestic shipping to use US-built and crewed vessels, to ease fuel transport bottlenecks. The move comes as gasoline prices exceed $4 a gallon ahead of November’s midterm elections, with critics pushing for geographic limits on the exemption.
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Business & Economy · UkraineZelenskiy asks neighbours to allow grain transit amid Black Sea blockade
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has requested that Poland, Romania, Slovakia, and Hungary permit the transit of Ukrainian grain cargoes. This plea comes as Russian attacks in the Black Sea have significantly disrupted Ukraine's agricultural exports, and the EU faces a near two-decade low in its maize harvest.
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Business & EconomyThree Prime Ministers Attend Canada Investment Summit
Three former prime ministers attended the Canada Investment Summit in Toronto on September 14, 2026. Organised by Mark Carney, the event aimed to attract private sector investment to Canada.
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Business & Economy · United StatesCarney says Canada studying US tariffs, weighing retaliation
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney stated that the government is studying the latest U.S. tariffs and import bans. He indicated that Canada is considering whether to adjust its own retaliatory tariffs and called the U.S. trade bans 'modest'. Carney recently spoke with U.S. President Donald Trump.
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Business & Economy · United StatesVance says Bessent has plan to shrink US national debt
Vice President JD Vance announced that Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has a "very discreet plan" to reduce the U.S. national debt, which recently surpassed $40 trillion. Vance stated the plan aims to make the economy grow faster than the debt.
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