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Why is China buying up gold?
Beijing’s gold purchases reflect a shift away from reliance on US dollar assets, experts say.
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Argentina’s Milei backs Trump for US midterms, calls vote crucial for West
The US President’s ally says conservatives “cannot give an inch” in Latin America as he accepts an award in Washington.
OpenAI bugging suspect allegedly booked one-way trip to Saudi Arabia
Saudi national Abdulrahman Alfozan was due to fly to Saudi Arabia on October 12, US prosecutors say in court filing.
US inflation rises before midterm elections, fuelling rate hike fears
Economists divided on Fed rate hike as inflation creates uncertainty before US midterm elections in a tense market.
What is potash, and why is the US importing it from Belarus?
US reliance on Canadian potash, a key fertiliser mineral, adds to farmers’ cost concerns amid trade tensions.
China’s exports surge amid AI-driven demand
Exports grew by 36.3 percent in September, the biggest leap since the COVID-19 pandemic.
Singapore’s economy grows more than 5 percent amid AI boom
City-state’s GDP expands 5.4 percent in July-September quarter, according to advance government estimates.
OpenAI engineer charged after listening device found in meeting room
US authorities say a Saudi national was arrested and charged after allegedly planting a concealed surveillance device.
Scientists urge tighter AI controls to prevent global cyber risks
Call comes amid polls casting doubts on political leaders’ ability to manage AI risks as US midterm elections near.
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Middle East and Central Asia’s economy to shrink in 2026 amid war, IMF says
Iraq, Bahrain, Kuwait and Qatar face double-digit declines in GDP amid the fallout from the US-Israel war on Iran.
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