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Bangladesh and Pakistan bolster ties but war apology 'unresolved'

Bangladesh and Pakistan, once bitter enemies after they split in 1971, agreed Sunday to bolster long-strained relations, including increasing trade.

France's regulator says unable to block dead streamer's channel

The head of France's broadcast and online regulator said on Sunday it did not have the authority to block an online channel used by a streamer who died while live-casting.

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Afghanistan problem 'can be solved': former women's affairs minister

Afghanistan has been cloaked in "darkness" since the return of the Taliban government three and a half years ago, but the country's former women's affairs minister insists the problem "can be solved".

Lights out for Indonesia civil servants as Prabowo cuts budgets

From office lights switched off to out-of-service lifts, Indonesian civil servants are feeling the pinch after President Prabowo Subianto ordered sweeping budget cuts across government that he said will fund his big-ticket campaign pledges.

London Fashion Week launches with ode to gender fluid designs

London Fashion Week opens Thursday with designer Harris Reed's striking silhouettes celebrating gender fluid fashion, kicking off a slimmed down schedule with several absentees.

Asian markets drop as Fed flags concern over Trump policies

Asian markets turned negative Thursday amid Federal Reserve concerns that US President Donald Trump's tariffs and immigration measures could reignite inflation.

Heated immigration debate complicates Germany's search for workers

Hospital manager Kathrin Leffler says she worries Germany's tense pre-election debate on immigration will make it harder to recruit enough skilled workers from abroad to fill a growing labour shortage.

Australia seeks to turn failing steel plant into 'green' hub

A failing Australian metals plant will be transformed into a hub for making "green iron and steel", Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said Thursday as the government stepped in with a billion-dollar rescue package.

Conservative Merz leads Germany's turbulent election race

When Germans vote on Sunday, conservative Friedrich Merz is the strong favourite to become the next chancellor after a bitterly fought campaign roiled by the rise of the AfD, a far-right party vocally backed by Team Trump.

After rocky road, Havana's 'Cathedral of Ice Cream' back in from the cold

For three months, residents of Havana were deprived of a rare affordable treat when their beloved state-owned Coppelia ice cream parlor closed its doors -- another victim of tough economic times.

Indonesia industrial coal power plans undercut emissions pledge: report

Indonesia's planned expansion of "captive" coal plants used to power industry is threatening its pledge to cut CO2 emissions by 2030 and close all coal-fired plants by a decade later, said a report published Thursday.

Gladstone Commercial Announces Industrial Acquisition in Houston, TX

MCLEAN, VA / ACCESS Newswire / February 20, 2025 / Gladstone Commercial Corporation (NASDAQ:GOOD) ("Gladstone Commercial") has acquired a 215,474 square foot, Class A industrial manufacturing facility in Houston, Texas, at a weighted GAAP capitalization rate of 8.31%. The facility, which features modern construction and crane-served capabilities, was acquired through a long-term sale-leaseback transaction with a 10-year absolute NNN lease.

Iguana Control Expands with Iguana Chum, an Innovative Solution for Animal Removal

MIAMI, FL / ACCESS Newswire / February 20, 2025 / Iguana Control, the largest iguana removal company in South Florida for residential and commercial properties, is pleased to officially announce its expansion into the realm of fishing chum with Iguana Chum.

Clear Start Tax Shares Essential Steps to Take if You Owe Back Taxes

Protect Your Finances and Avoid IRS Penalties with These Expert Tax Resolution Strategies

Clear Start Tax Warns Taxpayers of IRS Staffing Cuts That Could Delay Tax Filings in 2025

What You Need to Know About Potential IRS Processing Delays and How to Avoid Them

Cresa Boston Represents Think Clean in Office Expansion to One Research Drive in Westborough

New space offers numerous amenities in sought-after Class A building

Trump moves to end New York congestion pricing, sparking legal challenge

The US government on Wednesday moved to kill New York's nascent congestion pricing scheme designed to ease traffic and finance public transport by imposing tolls on drivers in Manhattan -- a first-in-the-nation plan President Donald Trump had vowed to quash.

Stock markets pressured by Trump auto tariff threat

Global stocks were under pressure Wednesday after US President Donald Trump broadened his tariff threats, leaving European bourses lower even as the S&P 500 notched a fresh record.

Trump's labor nominee walks back pro-union stances

Donald Trump's labor secretary nominee on Wednesday distanced herself from previous pro-union stances that sparked Republican criticism, as she called herself a champion of the US president's "America First agenda."

Apple adds lower-price iPhone 16e to line-up

Apple on Wednesday introduced a new iPhone 16e model with a lower price tag as the company seeks to revive sales of its iconic device.

Ikea hopes for furniture market improvement in 2026

World number-one furniture retailer Ikea is hoping the market will improve next year from a decline in consumer spending on furnishing their homes, one of its senior leaders told AFP.

Game, set, hate: WTA stars reveal fears after Raducanu's Dubai shock

Iga Swiatek on Wednesday praised the WTA's "solid" action after a fearful Emma Raducanu broke down in tears at the sight of a "fixated" fan in Dubai while teenage sensation Mirra Andreeva admitted she regularly receives "hateful messages" whenever she loses.

Tajikistan to publish new dress 'guidelines' for women

Tajikistan said Wednesday it would publish a new book updating the country's dress "guidelines" for women, tightening the secular state's policing of women's clothing.

Stock markets skid after Trump threatens auto tariffs

Global stock markets mostly fell Wednesday after US President Donald Trump broadened his tariff threats, stoking wider trade war fears.

Glencore looks to leave London Stock Exchange as falls into loss

Swiss mining and commodity trading giant Glencore said Wednesday it was considering shifting its stock listing from London after it stumbled into a net loss last year on falling coal prices and writing down the value of assets.

Stock markets fall as traders assess latest tariffs volley

European and Asian markets mostly fell Wednesday after US President Donald Trump broadened his tariff threats stoking wider trade war fears.

BAE profits boosted by defence spending amid Ukraine war

British military equipment maker BAE Systems on Wednesday announced a five percent rise in annual net profit, boosted by government defence spending amid the war in Ukraine.

Asset writedowns push Glencore into $1.6 bn loss for 2024

Swiss mining and commodity trading giant Glencore said Wednesday that falling coal prices and writedowns to the value of its assets pushed it into a net loss for 2024.

Google pays 326 mn euros to settle Italy tax dispute: prosecutor

Tech giant Google has paid 326 million euros to Italy following an investigation into alleged unpaid taxes, Milan prosecutors said Wednesday, as they recommended criminal proceedings be dropped.

Trump says US auto tariffs to be around 25%

US President Donald Trump expanded his offensive against trading partners on Tuesday, threatening 25 percent tariffs on imported cars, and similar or higher duties on pharmaceuticals and semiconductors.

UK annual inflation jumps more than expected

Britain's annual inflation rate rose more than expected last month, official data showed Wednesday, adding pressure to the Labour government which is also facing sluggish economic growth.

Islanders keen to return to Santorini even as quakes continue

Ilias Roussos will never forget the day he was driven from his native island of Santorini with thousands of others by a quake barrage that shows little sign of slowing down after three weeks.

Niger turns to satellites to bridge digital divide

Less than a third of Niger's vast territory has internet access, so the west African country is betting on satellite broadband to bridge the digital divide in remote rural areas.

Blinded Ukrainian soldiers face new challenges at home

At a medical centre in Kyiv, former soldier Dmytro Gorodynsky shuffled around to the funky notes of the 1970s hit "Le Freak", his eyes obscured by sunglasses.

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