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China sets its lowest annual growth target on record at 4.5% to 5% as deflation and tariffs bite

China sets its lowest annual growth target on record at...

That marks a slight downgrade from the "around 5%" target set in the past three...

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Middle East conflict poses fresh test to central banks as oil shock fuels inflation

Middle East conflict poses fresh test to central banks...

Middle East conflict has posed a fresh test to central banks, with fears of an oil...

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South Korea's Kospi sinks over 12% to clock its worst day as Iran conflict fuels risk-off sentiment

South Korea's Kospi sinks over 12% to clock its worst day...

The Korea Exchange temporarily halted trading for the Kospi index on Wednesday....

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Disney launches its Adventure cruise ship — a new foothold in Southeast Asia

Disney launches its Adventure cruise ship — a new foothold...

The Disney Adventure sets sail from Singapore this month. The company's global aspirations...

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South Korea's Kospi stages a sharp rebound, surging 10%, on course for best day since 2008

South Korea's Kospi stages a sharp rebound, surging 10%,...

Asia-Pacific markets opened higher Thursday, rebounding after several days of steep...

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Trump administration offers shifting narrative for U.S. war in Iran as Democrats pounce

Trump administration offers shifting narrative for U.S....

Trump said when the invasion began his objective was to "defend the American people...

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Tillis calls Noem's leadership a 'disaster' in fiery Senate hearing

Tillis calls Noem's leadership a 'disaster' in fiery Senate...

DHS Secretary Kristi Noem testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee after...

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Epstein files: Howard Lutnick volunteers to testify to House Oversight Committee

Epstein files: Howard Lutnick volunteers to testify to...

Commerce Secretary Lutnick "has proactively agreed to appear voluntarily" before...

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Epstein files: Goldman Sachs lawyer Kathryn Ruemmler asked to testify to House panel

Epstein files: Goldman Sachs lawyer Kathryn Ruemmler asked...

Kathryn Ruemmler said last month she would leave Goldman Sachs at the end of June...

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Prediction market 'gambling' needs state regulation, not feds, Mick Mulvaney says after Iran war bets

Prediction market 'gambling' needs state regulation, not...

Mick Mulvaney also said prediction markets, by offering contracts on events such...