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Under pressure at home, Belgium's leader treads a tight rope with EU partners over funds for Ukraine
BRUSSELS (AP) — For decades, Belgium has been at the beating heart of the European Union. The headquarters of the 27-nation bloc’s main…
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EU to relent on combustion engines ban after auto industry pressure
STRASBOURG, Dec 16 (Reuters) - The European Commission is set to backtrack on the EU's ban on new combustion-engine cars from 2035 by…
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Trump team uses security guarantee to pressure Ukraine on peace deal
U.S. officials said on Monday that they've developed a peace deal to end the conflict between Ukraine and Russia, which would provide…
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ICE Barbie Kristi Noem Spirals Under Intense White House Pressure
But early indicators—such as a healthy dose of special elections in the last year—suggest that the national backlash to Trump’s…
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Spain's ruling Socialists under pressure as scandals grow
Spain's ruling Socialists were facing mounting pressure on Friday over claims of sexual harassment and corruption, prompting calls for a…
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Wadephul urges Beijing to pressure Moscow over Ukraine
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul on Sunday urged Beijing to use its influence on Moscow during consultations on a ceasefire in…
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Major Chinese banks cut high-yield deposit products to ease margin pressure
Some major Chinese commercial banks have removed five-year, large-scale certificates of deposit that carry a high yield from their…
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France to intercept small boats after pressure from UK
France has agreed to start intercepting small boats in the Channel, following months of pressure from the UK. The change in policy comes…
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House set to vote to release Epstein files following months of pressure
WASHINGTON — The House is poised to vote overwhelmingly on Tuesday to demand the Justice Department release all documents tied to its…
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Nord Stream suspect accuses Italy of pressure to confess
A Ukrainian former military officer is on the 10th day of a hunger strike in an Italian prison, where he has accused the authorities of…
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German foreign minister under pressure over return of Syrian migrants
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul on Tuesday insisted he has "no differences" with Chancellor Friedrich Merz on the issue of Syrian…
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Asian markets to expect short-term pressure from Fed rate cut: analysts
Asia markets are likely to face short-term pressure from the US Federal Reserve’s latest interest rate cuts, but expectations are already…
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Israel's military pressure brought Gaza hostages home, IDF chief Zamir tells soldiers
The IDF chief warned that all soldiers must stay on their guard as "the enemy is still here - he has not disappeared," and there could…
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Business Africa: Democracy under pressure, Egypt’s food struggles, and Nigeria’s remote work boom
Africa’s Fragile Democracies Face New Risks A recent report by the Open Society Foundations, authored by economist and political scientist…
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IDF targets latest high-rise building used by Hamas terrorists as it ramps up pressure on Gaza City
The IDF issued evacuation warnings earlier for those located in the Gaza Port area and the southern al-Rimal neighborhood. The IDF struck…
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Singapore shares end flat amid Fed pressure and ahead of Nvidia earnings release
Local stocks ended Wednesday (Aug 27) unchanged while regional markets closed mixed, as investors weighed political pressure on the US…
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Sias chastises Singapore Paincare over shareholder pressure in privatisation offer
The Securities Investors Association (Singapore), or Sias, is cautioning shareholders of Singapore Paincare to decide on its proposed…
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Relatives say military pressure puts Israeli hostages in Gaza at risk
Relatives of the Israeli hostages held by the Palestinian militant group Hamas and other Islamist organizations demonstrated on Wednesday…
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Protesters intensify pressure against Netanyahu plan to expand Gaza war
Thousands of protesters have taken to the streets across Israel to oppose the government's plan to expand its military operation in Gaza.…
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Campaign group warns German NGOs under pressure from authoritarians
Pressure on non-governmental organizations (NGOs) is growing in Germany, mirroring a global effort to delegitimize pro-democracy groups,…
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US dollar softness to relieve pressure on Asia’s foreign exchange defenders
The worst may be over for Asia’s central banks that have ramped up efforts defending local currencies after a resurgent US dollar and…
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'I felt an unspoken pressure to smile' - Kenyan women in the workplace
During a meeting at her office in the Kenyan capital, Nairobi, 24-year-old Faith suddenly became nervous - reluctant to be perceived as…
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Israeli minister proposes annexing areas in Gaza to pressure Hamas
Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting…
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Federal Reserve likely to hold interest rates steady despite Trump pressure
The Federal Reserve is expected to leave interest rates unchanged at its meeting on Wednesday, even as President Trump intensifies his…