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US hiring stayed solid in September as employers add 263,000 jobs
The US Federal Reserve will likely stick to its aggressive policy of raising interest rates to fight inflation.
Published On 7 Oct 2022
Is OPEC ‘aligning with Russia’ after production cuts?
The United States has accused OPEC oil-producing nations of siding with Russia after a decision to cut oil output.
Published On 7 Oct 2022
Solomon Islands PM says foreign military sites ‘never’ allowed
Manasseh Sogavare said he would not do anything that undermines national security or jeopardises regional stability.
Published On 7 Oct 2022
US aircraft carrier in new drills as North Korean tension simmers
The nuclear-powered USS Ronald Reagan and its battle group have returned to waters near the Korean peninsula for drills.
Published On 7 Oct 2022

Shenzhen-based firm is among 13 Chinese companies added to list that clears way for sanctions.

US president compares threat now with the Cuban Missile Crisis, which brought world to brink of catastrophe in 1962.

Riyadh defends decision to curb oil output, saying move aims to stabilise the oil market, not drive up prices.

Elon Musk’s takeover of Twitter is expected to close on or around October 28, according to court filings.

Several other members of far-right group face seditious conspiracy charges over their alleged roles in January 6 attack.

The International Monetary Fund warns the world is in a fundamental shift towards ‘more fragility’ and ‘uncertainty’.

US president’s move comes amid efforts to legalise marijuana federally after recent success of state-level campaigns.

Officials note that risk of Ebola outbreak in US remains low and no cases have been confirmed outside Uganda.

US targets top Iranian security officials for alleged role in ‘violent suppression’ of anti-government demonstrations.

Tatiana Clouthier quits as Mexico tries to head off a major dispute with the US and Canada over state energy controls.

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