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Peru, Mexico Restore Diplomatic Relations After Months Of Tensions
Peru and Mexico have agreed to restore diplomatic relations, ending months of strained ties triggered by a dispute over political asylum and the fallout from Peru’s 2022 constitutional crisis. In
Russia Sentences Publisher Over LGBT-Themed Books In Latest Content Crackdown
A Russian court has sentenced Popcorn Books publisher Dmitry Protopopov to a four-year suspended prison term for distributing books containing LGBT-related content, marking the latest move in Moscow’s widening crackdown
China Accuses US Of Interfering In Argentina-Huawei Business Cooperation
China has accused the United States of interfering in business cooperation between Argentina and Chinese technology company Huawei, alleging that Washington used visa restrictions to obstruct legitimate commercial activities and
US Hiring Outlook Remains Resilient As Layoffs Drop To Two-Year Low
The US labour market continued to demonstrate resilience as planned layoffs fell to their lowest level in two years, even as the number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment
Warner Bros Discovery Misses Revenue Estimates Despite Surprise Quarterly
Warner Bros Discovery reported second-quarter revenue below analysts’ expectations on Thursday, as weaker box office performance and a sharp decline in advertising revenue offset continued growth in its streaming business.
Oil Prices Climb Above $80 As Iran Talks, Houthi Attacks Renew Supply Concerns
Oil prices rose on Thursday as investors weighed the uncertain outcome of negotiations between Iran and Oman over shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, while reported attacks on Saudi oil
Mexican TikTok Influencer Shot Dead While Livestreaming
A Mexican social media influencer, César Gastélum, was shot dead while livestreaming on TikTok after gunmen on a motorcycle opened fire on him outside a fast-food restaurant in the northern
Union Warns Against Rushing Robotaxi Rollout In London Over Safety, Job Loss Fears
The GMB Union has expressed concern over Transport for London’s (TfL) decision to grant private hire licences to autonomous vehicles operated by Uber, warning that the introduction of self-driving robotaxis
Global Electric Vehicle Sales Set To Hit 23 Million As Africa Emerges Fastest-Growing Market
Electric Vehicle (EV) sales are expected to reach a record 23 million units worldwide in 2026 despite a slowdown in the global automobile market, with Africa emerging as one of
Glimmer of Hope Seen in India as Virus Cases Drop
India has reported a further decline in new coronavirus cases, as infections dipped below 300,000 for the first time in weeks. In the last week, the number of new cases
