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Russia-US diesel deal delivery to take 15-20 days: Russia

Shipping Russian diesel to the US market will take 15 to 20 days once contracts are signed, a senior Russian official said in an interview broadcast Sunday, though a date for that signing has yet to be announced.

Vietnam signs free trade deal with four European nations

Vietnam and four European nations outside the EU signed a free trade agreement in Hanoi on Sunday, seeking to diversify their markets as US tariffs disrupt global commerce.

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Haggard Farm Mixed-Use Development Tops $300 Million Under Construction as Stillwater Capital Advances Towards Fall 2027 Opening

180,000 SF retail village will bring a distinctive mix of dining, wellness, hospitality, apparel, and home furnishing operators to add to the townhome residences, multifamily community, and public park improvements already under construction within the 142-acre master plan.

Epique Realty Announces Region 1 Power Summit in Las Vegas

Uniting the West for a High-Impact Experience of Culture, Innovation, and Legacy: Agents from 11 Western states will convene at the Palms Hotel on September 17 to network, train, and strategize.

Fortun Holdings, Corp. to Participate in the iAccess Alpha Virtual Best Ideas Fall Investment Conference 2026

Management to Present at 10:30 a.m. ET on Tuesday, September 15, 2026

Dozens arrested in major anti-LGBTQ raids in Turkey

Turkish police on Sunday swooped on gay bars and the homes of LGBTQ activists, arresting at least 60 people in raids authorities said were aimed at boosting traditional family values, officials and activists said.

Leftwing opposition seen leading Sweden election, far-right losing ground

Sweden's left-wing parties led in Sunday's general election, according to two exit polls published after voting ended, with the far-right seen losing ground.

Poland, Ukraine slam Russian strikes near border as 'escalation'

Poland and Ukraine on Sunday denounced Russian strikes close to the Polish border, including on a Warsaw-bound train and near a frontier checkpoint -- as an "escalation" in the war.

iPhone 18預購後出現可疑扣款　四間銀行調查未授權交易

iPhone 18 Pro系列開放預購後，多名網民表示未成功購機卻收到信用卡扣款通知。滙豐、恒生、渣打及中銀表示會調查受影響客戶的交易，並在適用情況下啟動退單程序。

اليورو يستقر في البنوك المصرية وأعلى سعر للبيع 59.85 جنيه

استقرت أسعار اليورو في البنوك المصرية في بداية تعاملات الأحد 13 سبتمبر 2026، وسجل مصرف أبوظبي الإسلامي أعلى سعر للبيع عند 59.85 جنيه، وسط ترقب قرار الفائدة الأميركي الأربعاء المقبل.

ستاندرد آند بورز تثبت تصنيف السعودية عند A+

أبقت الوكالة النظرة المستقبلية مستقرة، مستندة إلى مرونة الاقتصاد وقدرات تصدير الطاقة.

Lights out in Laos as electricity exports surge

Isolated, under-developed Laos brands itself the "Battery of Southeast Asia", powering its neighbours with dozens of hydroelectric plants, but frequent power outages leave its own people in the dark.

Venezuelans outside Caracas say capital not sharing blackout burden

Josner Herrera is sick and tired of dealing with daily power cuts, especially when her part of western Venezuela produces a fair bit of electricity.

BRICS nations urge 'maximum restraint' in Middle East war

Members of the 11-nation BRICS group including China, Russia, Iran and India called for calm in the Middle East at a summit in New Delhi on Saturday, overcoming earlier divisions to issue a joint statement.

Quebec Brokerage Qubit Insurance Announces New Data on Coverage Shortfalls as Rebuilding Costs Rise

Qubit Insurance, an independent, AMF-licensed brokerage serving clients across Quebec, has revealed that a significant portion of Quebec homeowners may be underinsured due to rising construction costs. In a recent review of 1,200 new client policies, the brokerage found that 38% were underinsured relative to current rebuilding costs by an average of 16%.

Europe eyes battle over 'pervert' AI glasses

Calls are growing louder in Europe for action against "pervert" smart glasses after secretly filmed footage of girls and women appeared online -- with a petition in Britain demanding a ban on their sale.

Lady Gaga welcomes first child with fiance: US media

Pop superstar Lady Gaga welcomed her first child with fiance Michael Polansky, US media reported Friday.

Bhutan business bets on hazelnuts for farming future

Farmer Pema Dema had never even heard of hazelnuts when she was first recruited to begin growing them on her land in Bhutan's Thimphu region.

Dance Fitness Tempe Announces Expansion of Accessible Digital Movement Programs

Dance Fitness Tempe today announced the launch of expanded digital dance content and free online workout programs aimed at making movement accessible to its growing global community.

Europe saw record summer air traffic despite Mideast war: Eurocontrol

Europe's skies were at their busiest ever during the summer holiday period from July to August, despite disruptions caused by the Middle East war, according to Eurocontrol data published Friday.

UK lawmakers throw out bill to legalise assisted dying

British MPs on Friday rejected a bill to legalise assisted dying in a knife-edge vote, a blow to campaigners in favour of the controversial procedure that is legal in a host of countries including Canada and Switzerland.

US inflation steady in August, fueling Fed rate hike expectations

US consumer inflation came in unchanged at 3.4 percent in August, government data showed Friday, with persistent high prices raising expectations that the Federal Reserve will hike interest rates in the world's largest economy next week.

Czech antitrust office lets Turkey's Pegasus Airlines buy Smartwings

The Czech antitrust office UOHS said Friday it had allowed Pegasus Airlines to buy the Czech airline Smartwings as the Turkish low-cost carrier seeks to boost its presence in Europe.

Nepal flood reconstruction bill to be $4.78 bn: foreign ministry

Nepal estimates the reconstruction bill after deadly floods sparked by a glacial mountain collapse last month will amount to $4.78 billion, the foreign ministry said on Friday.

Investors on edge as energy costs, surging bond yields roil markets

High oil prices and US diesel prices at record levels kept inflation fears at the fore on Friday, ratcheting up expectations that more central banks will have to hike interest rates despite the risk of weighing on economic growth.

JUMO and Standard Bank launch Social Finance Framework to scale inclusive finance in Africa

Designed to support the mobilisation of sustainable funding for financial inclusion and economic empowerment across Africa.

UK lawmakers to vote again on failed assisted dying bill

British MPs were on Friday set to vote again on an assisted dying bill as protesters both for and against the proposed legislation gathered outside parliament.

Yemen's Houthis complete takeover of Bab al-Mandab area: govt official to AFP

Yemen's Houthis seized on Friday a key Red Sea island in the middle of the Bab al-Mandab strait, completing a push to take control of a waterway crucial to Saudi oil exports, a local government official and eyewitnesses told AFP.

French comedy show 'Call my agent' makes film comeback

French showbiz comedy series "Call My Agent" is back as a feature-length film with cameos from Hollywood stars George Clooney and Eva Longoria, with critics saying that for once, a movie made from a series has hit the mark.

Fast-pace dance takes I.Coast's working-class streets by storm

On the streets of a working-class Abidjan neighbourhood, hundreds of young people gather every week after class to dance the biama, a high-tempo combo of acrobatic twists, frenetic footwork and funny facial expressions.

Researchers eye AI revolution in natural disaster forecasts

A revolution in forecasting natural disasters is underway, say researchers in Switzerland who are training AI models on vast troves of NASA climate data to produce potentially-lifesaving data at lightning speed.

Appreciation, anger await as Trump heads to Irish golf resort

In the windswept village of Doonbeg on Ireland's Atlantic coast, Donald Trump is less polarising US president and more golf resort owner credited with bringing jobs and money to a remote corner of the country.

US braces for inflation report that may push Fed to hike rates

A consumer inflation report due Friday could pave the way towards the US central bank's first interest rate hike in more than three years, as the war with Iran drives energy costs higher.

Gridko Wins Overall 2026 NATDA TRAILmakER Trophy in Its First Year Entering the Show

In its first year competing at the trailer industry's largest annual show, Gridko beat every other category winner to take the Overall Trophy

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