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Trump policies make US ‘scary place to invest’ and risk stagflation, says Stiglitz

Uncertainty created by tariffs and contempt for rule of law will deter investment, says top economistForget Trump’s tar…

The Guardian
Feb 17, 2025
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Reeves warned UK inflation will push public sector unions to seek higher pay rises

Plan for ‘reasonable’ 2.8% rises may prove insufficient, forcing chancellor to find billions in extra funding Reeves ha…

The Guardian
Feb 17, 2025
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Afghanistan’s favorite sport is thriving, even under Taliban rule

The fast-paced equestrian game of buzkashi is a welcome distraction in rural Afghanistan, blighted by drought and pover…

Washington Post
Feb 17, 2025
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Finnish president warns Europe faces new Yalta or Helsinki moment

Also in this newsletter: How the EU wants to counter critical medicine shortages

Financial Times
Feb 17, 2025
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Ukraine updates: UK willing to offer peacekeeping troops

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said he was prepared to send British troops to Ukraine as part of any peacekeeping …

Deutsche Welle
Feb 17, 2025
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Canadian warship passing through Taiwan Strait irks China

The Taiwan Strait separates Taiwan from mainland China, and Beijing claims jurisdiction over the maritime territory. Ea…

Deutsche Welle
Feb 17, 2025
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Despite war, ethnic Koreans 'feel at home' in Ukraine

Some 300 families of Korean descent lived in a village in southern Ukraine before the start of Russia's full-scale inva…

Deutsche Welle
Feb 17, 2025
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events – day 1,089

Here are the key developments on the 1,089th day of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

Al Jazeera
Feb 17, 2025
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Xi meets top Chinese business leaders

Tech tycoons join event as Beijing looks to reinvigorate economy

Financial Times
Feb 17, 2025
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Labor moving too slowly on making big tech pay Australian media for news, Coalition and Greens say

Trump tariff threat fuels concerns the news bargaining incentive announced in December could be delayedFollow our Austr…

The Guardian
Feb 17, 2025
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US drops wording saying it does not support Taiwan independence

US State Department plays down changes as 'routine' update after Taipei welcomes 'positive and friendly&…

Al Jazeera
Feb 17, 2025
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Stephen Curry shines as Team Shaq wins revamped NBA All-Star game

Stephen Curry and Jayson Tatum led Shaquille O’Neal’s "Team Shaq" to a dominant 41-25 victory over "Team Chuck" in the …

France 24
Feb 17, 2025
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