Emeralds for Sale: The Taliban Look Below Ground to Revive the Economy
The Taliban government is counting on Afghanistan’s bountiful gemstone and mineral resources after the loss of billions of dollars in international aid.
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The economy grew rapidly in the past 2 years. Can it keep it up under Trump 2.0?
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China’s economy still hasn’t fully emerged from the pandemic as a new year dawns
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Jags home after storm grounds flight for 7 hours
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China's economy is causing a hangover for spirits giants
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Clyburn hopes Johnson will attempt to find 'common ground'
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In Kosovo, Christian Converts Hope to Revive a Pre-Islamic Past
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As the Taliban open their doors to tourism, they are closing windows on women | Catherine Bennett
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Relax, revive, refresh: 30 of the best spa hotels and retreats in Europe
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Burning waste is not the way to move the UK towards a circular economy | Letters
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Sunday shows preview: US reels after New Year's attacks; 119th Congress hits ground running
The U.S. is reeling from a pair of New Year’s Day attacks in Nevada and Louisiana that have taken multiple lives and injured dozens. Authorities said the suspect in the New Orleans terror attack, ...The Hill - 3d -
Biden plans $8bn arms sale to Israel
Last-minute show of support for US president’s close ally as he nears his final days in officeFinancial Times - 3d -
‘It’s buzzing here’: Detroit’s revival takes shape after decades of decay
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Biden Blocks Sale of U.S. Steel to Nippon Steel
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Biden blocks US Steel sale
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The West End is enjoying a theatre revival. Can Broadway keep up?
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Thunderous 144mph aces: Mpetshi Perricard leads ‘serve-bot’ revival
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Can the creative industries add stardust to UK’s stalling economy?
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Blast of frigid US weather revives volatility in heating fuel markets
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Why the U.S. economy is still strong despite the Fed’s 2022-’23 rate hikes
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What grounds does Trump have to request a TikTok ban delay from the Supreme Court?
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China’s central bank plans policy overhaul as pressure mounts on economy
People’s Bank of China will start to behave more like US Fed in using one main interest rate to steer demand for creditFinancial Times - 5d -
Tesla sales declined for first time in a decade
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Tesla's annual sales drop for the first time in a decade
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Carville on Harris loss: ‘It is and it always will be the economy, stupid’
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Jobless claims drop to 8-month low to end 2024. Low U.S. unemployment fuels economy.
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Trump tariffs pose a greater threat to South Korea’s economy than domestic political chaos, BOK official suggests
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Problems with UK economy data could be widespread, warns lawmaker
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Penguins Legend Looking For A New Smile
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The next gold rush is above us, not below us
The choice before us is clear: we can continue with business as usual and watch other nations take the lead in space, or we can unleash American enterprise to drive the next great economic expansion.The Hill - 6d -
With Russia gaining ground and U.S. support uncertain, Ukraine faces a precarious year ahead
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Macau 2024 casino revenues top official estimate but below pre-pandemic levels
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