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August 18, 2024

Japan’s Nikkei rises more than 3%, leads Asian stock market rally

John K. Fomby

On a busy morning in Tokyo's financial district, the Tokyo Stock Exchange saw remarkable activity, with Japan's Nikkei 225 index rising 3.64%, breaking above the 38,000 mark for the first…

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August 16, 2024

Discovering a characteristic Italian apartment uninhabited for more than two decades: a personal journey.

John K. Fomby

In 2020, Kristina Knighten, 38, and her husband Paul Cordier, 46, finalized the purchase of their picturesque home overlooking Lake Iseo in Italy. They purchased this charming two-bedroom residence for…

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August 15, 2024

Resilience After Captivity: The Journey of Freed Israeli Hostages

John K. Fomby

Following their release, former Israeli hostages are now facing the difficult process of rebuilding their lives. They are actively involved in advocating for the release of others still held in…

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August 14, 2024

Google unveils Gemini-based Android update and new Pixel phones

John K. Fomby

Google has unveiled a major update to its Android operating system, powered by its advanced AI model, Gemini. The move marks a significant step forward in integrating AI into everyday…

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August 13, 2024

Adani Group Faces Fresh Turbulence Amid Regulatory Conflict

John K. Fomby

Adani Group is under fire again, with its shares seeing significant volatility following fresh accusations from short-selling firm Hindenburg Research. Hindenburg’s latest report accuses the chairman of India’s Securities and…

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August 12, 2024

CVC-led consortium secures $6.9bn acquisition of Hargreaves Lansdown

John K. Fomby

In a significant move in the financial sector, UK-based investment firm Hargreaves Lansdown has confirmed it has accepted a £5.4 billion ($6.9 billion) buyout offer from a consortium led by…

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August 11, 2024

Trump mistakenly confuses Willie Brown with Jerry Brown in recent statements

John K. Fomby

During a recent press conference at his Mar-a-Lago estate, former President Donald Trump apparently confused former San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown with former California Governor Jerry Brown. Trump spoke about…

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August 10, 2024

European stocks close turbulent week on a positive note, amid global market recovery efforts

John K. Fomby

In a week of significant market fluctuations, European stocks closed higher on Friday, while international markets tried to recover from a substantial decline. The Pan-European STOXX 600 index rose 0.57%…

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August 9, 2024

Emergency evacuations and state of emergency in Kursk after Ukrainian raid

John K. Fomby

In response to a recent Ukrainian military action near its border, Russia has evacuated more than 3,000 citizens and declared a state of emergency in the Kursk region starting in…

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