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Farmers exploit loophole in Amazon soy deal to clear rainforest
Brazilian soy farms expand into Amazon despite 2008 deforestation pact

SANTAREM, Brazil: As Brazil cements its position as the world's top soy exporter, a new wave of deforestation is spreading across the...

Europe eases rates as Fed holds and Trump threatens tariffs
Central banks cut rates amid Trump tariff, inflation jitters

ZURICH, Switzerland: A wave of central banks across Europe surprised markets last week by lowering interest rates, responding to easing...

Federal Reserve chief weighs next move as economic outlook wavers
Federal Reserve faces tough call despite strong US economy

WASHINGTON, D.C.: The U.S. economy is performing reasonably well, but Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell faces a difficult decision...

TikTok gets US reprieve as Trump grants 90-day extension
Trump extends TikTok sale deadline to September 17

WASHINGTON, D.C.: President Donald Trump has granted TikTok another reprieve, extending the deadline for its Chinese parent company,...

Next-gen weight-loss drugs aim to cut fat, spare muscle
Drugmakers chase weight-loss drugs that protect muscle mass

WASHINGTON, D.C.: As the global weight-loss market explodes, drugmakers are now racing to solve a less visible problem: protecting...

Amazon’s Zoox unveils plan to build 10,000 robotaxis a year
Zoox opens robotaxi factory, joins race with Tesla and Waymo

HAYWARD, California: In a significant step toward its commercial debut, Amazon-owned Zoox has unveiled its first factory dedicated...

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Ishan Kishan scores fiery 87 on County Championship debut for Nottinghamshire
Ishan Kishan scores fiery 87 on County Championship debut for Nottinghamshire

Nottingham [UK], June 23 (ANI): Indian wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan kickstarted his County Championship campaign with Nottinghamshire...

A milestone-heavy, chart-climbing Test series against West Indies awaits Australia's iconic bowling quartet
A milestone-heavy, chart-climbing Test series against West Indies awaits Australia's iconic bowling quartet

St John's [Antigua], June 23 (ANI): Australian pacer Mitchell Starc will have two major milestones to tick off, as he will be aiming...

No military solutions to IsraelIran crisis Egypt
No military solutions to IsraelIran crisis  Egypt

President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi has called for diplomatic efforts to achieve peace in the Middle East Egyptian President Abdel Fattah...

Canadian company suspends operations after African mine death
Canadian company suspends operations after African mine death

The decision followed a fatal accident at a pit in Zambia, First Quantum Minerals has reported Canadian firm First Quantum Minerals...

INS Teg concludes port call in Mauritius, boosts maritime security cooperation and bilateral ties
INS Teg concludes port call in Mauritius, boosts maritime security cooperation and bilateral ties

Port Louis [Mauritius], June 23 (ANI): Strengthening maritime cooperation in the Indian Ocean Region, INS Teg, a frontline stealth...

Russia not as portrayed in the media Kenyan MP
Russia not as portrayed in the media  Kenyan MP

Catherine Omanyo has urged Africans to engage with Moscow firsthand and reject negative media stereotypes Kenyan Member of Parliament...