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China Retaliates Against Canada with Hefty Tariffs on Key Exports
China imposes retaliatory tariffs on Canadian goods in response to Canada's trade restrictions on Chinese products.
Iran Eases Import Bans on iPhones, Foreign Cars Amid Economic Struggles
Iran lifts bans on iPhones and foreign cars to address economic struggles and boost tax revenue amid ongoing sanctions.
China Cuts off Trade With US Arms Suppliers for Selling Missiles and Jets to Taiwan
China has imposed sanctions on US companies selling arms to Taiwan, including trade restrictions and potential blacklisting, as tensions rise over Taiwan’s military acquisitions from the US.
UK Energy Firm to Compensate 1,395 Customers $3M for Mishandling Their Complaints
Ovo has been ordered to pay $3M (£2.4M) in compensation and fines after regulators found it failed to address 1,395 customer complaints promptly, with each customer receiving $301 (£271).
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Donald Trump's company suffered a 15% share decline following last night's presidential debate, just after betting odds for Kamala Harris increased.
A win for Kamala Harris and the Democrats would boost US economic growth and job opportunities for Americans, while a Trump victory could lead to reduced economic output due to higher tariffs and stricter policies, according to Goldman Sachs.
The hacker who stole $234 million from WazirX has started laundering the funds as efforts to recover them face challenges, further frustrating users.
Hong Kong's retail sector has seen a 7.3% decline in 2024, mainly due to reduced spending by mainland Chinese tourists despite a surge in visitor arrivals.
This Labor Day 2024, banks and government offices will be closed but most major retailers and restaurants will remain open with varying hours, and other sectors will open for a limited time.
Elon Musk's X is likely to be blocked in Brazil after missing a deadline to appoint a new legal representative, escalating a dispute with local authorities over compliance with regulations.
Spain will pay digital nomads and remote tech workers up to $17,000 to move to its rural Extremadura region as part of a $2 million effort to combat depopulation.
The US economy grew at a 3.0% annualized rate in Q2 2024, driven by strong consumer spending and a rebound in corporate profits, reflecting continued economic growth.
UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has canceled a £40 million ($50 million) helicopter contract to address public spending concerns and in response to criticism over his frequent use of RAF jets and helicopters.
Botswana celebrates a historic 2,492-carat diamond find, the largest found in over a century, discovered at the Karowe Mine by Lucara Diamond Corp, and it is expected to set new records in value and mining technology.