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Yacht linked to sanctioned Russian tycoon leaves Hong Kong

Yacht linked to sanctioned Russian tycoon leaves Hong Kong

HONG KONG (AP) — A superyacht linked to sanctioned Russian tycoon Alexey Mordashov left Hong Kong for South Africa on Thursday, nearly two weeks after the U.S. accused the city of operating as a safe haven for sanctioned individuals.
Nigerian firm says it can't ship natural gas after flooding

Nigerian firm says it can't ship natural gas after flooding

ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — A major Nigerian energy company says it cannot deliver natural gas as promised in its contracts after deadly flooding hindered its operations, raising concerns about whether Africa's largest economy can meet increased local and
Sri Lankan lawmakers debate bill to trim presidential powers

Sri Lankan lawmakers debate bill to trim presidential powers

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — Sri Lankan lawmakers began debating a proposed constitutional amendment on Thursday that would trim the powers of the president, a key demand of protesters who are seeking political reforms and solutions to the country’s dir
Turkish central bank makes huge rate cut amid 83% inflation

Turkish central bank makes huge rate cut amid 83% inflation

ISTANBUL (AP) — Turkey’s central bank has slashed interest rates for the third month in a row, making its biggest drop this year despite sky-high inflation that is squeezing people's finances as it follows President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s unorthodox
Philippines to buy US aircraft after scrapping Russia deal

Philippines to buy US aircraft after scrapping Russia deal

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.

Nokia sees improved 3Q profit, sales on strong demand for 5G

HELSINKI (AP) — Wireless and fixed-network equipment maker Nokia reported substantially improved third-quarter profits and higher sales Thursday on the back of strong demand for 5G technology from operators.

UN food agency chief presses Gulf states to 'step up' on aid

BERLIN (AP) — The head of the United Nations' World Food Program is renewing pressure on oil-rich Persian Gulf countries to give his agency more help to deal with mounting humanitarian crises.
Spain, Portugal eased energy prices. Can they teach the EU?

Spain, Portugal eased energy prices. Can they teach the EU?

MADRID (AP) — Households and businesses across Europe have struggled with high electricity prices for months, though they have fallen since late August peaks.
New October date set for talks in Ethiopia's Tigray war

New October date set for talks in Ethiopia's Tigray war

ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia (AP) — The African Union has scheduled peace talks to resolve Ethiopia’s Tigray conflict for Oct. 24, the Ethiopian prime minister’s national security adviser said Thursday.
German leader warns against 'worldwide renaissance' for coal

German leader warns against 'worldwide renaissance' for coal

BERLIN (AP) — German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said Thursday that Russia's war in Ukraine mustn't lead to a “worldwide renaissance” for coal — comments that come as Germany itself brings coal-fired power plants back online in an effort to prevent an ene
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