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Where in the world are wealth and income most unequal?
The richest 10 percent of the world’s population owns three-quarters of all personal wealth.
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Trump announces $12bn package to aid US farmers hurt by his tariffs
Farmers have been dogged by trade wars that have seen reduced purchases and increased prices on seeds and fertiliser.
Paramount goes hostile in its bid for Warner Bros Discovery
It is the same bid that Warner Brothers rejected in favour of the offer from Netflix last week.
Trump to sign ‘one-rule’ executive order on AI to bypass US state approvals
Donald Trump vows to unleash AI competitiveness, but removing state oversight riles members of his Republican Party.
China’s trade surplus tops $1 trillion for first time
Chinese exports climb as exporters reroute shipments to other markets amid slump in shipments to the US.
Bethlehem’s Christmas tree lights up after two years of darkness
Bethlehem lights tree after two years, mixing hope with sorrow amid Gaza war and economic hardship from Israeli siege.
Bethlehem lights up Christmas tree amid hopes for economic recovery
Palestinians hope first Christmas tree lighting ceremony in three years will encourage tourists to return to the city.
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What message does Putin’s visit to India send?
Talks held on trade as Washington wants New Delhi to stop buying Russian oil.
Published On 6 Dec 2025
Egypt’s economy stabilises, but poverty challenges persist
Investments boost Egypt’s economy, but rural poverty highlights unequal benefits from economic recovery efforts.
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Starbucks, union workers face off as old tensions over wages spill over
Hundreds of baristas launched an an open ended strike across the United States, some joined by politicians.
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Netflix to acquire Warner Bros Discovery, raising antitrust concerns
Critics say the deal would create less competition in Hollywood and limit choice for consumers.
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