U.S. receives first delivery of gasoline from Nigeria
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Concerns over Age Gap in Leadership Rise in Africa
Experts are expressing concern over the growing age gap between African leaders and their constituents, fearing it could fuel unrest on a continent already grappling with cascading crises.
US, Mexico, and Canada Review Trade Agreement
The US, Mexico, and Canada have begun consultations ahead of a high-stakes review of their $2-trillion trade agreement. The current framework was agreed during former US President Donald Trump's first term, but many who negotiated that deal are no longer in the White House, raising fears that Trump's brinksmanship may derail the review.
Dangote Refinery Sends First Shipment of Gasoline to US
Nigeria's Dangote Refinery, built by Aliko Dangote, has sent its first shipment of gasoline to the US, marking a new chapter for the country as a major fuel exporter. The refinery could bring greater energy independence to Africa's largest oil-producing nation and redefine trade flows across the Atlantic Basin.
US Stocks Reach Record Highs
US stocks shot to record highs on Monday as investors bet that an interest rate trim this week and tax cuts will provide a fresh economic boost.
EU Imposes Sanctions on Israel over Gaza Conflict
The EU has unveiled plans to impose sanctions and tariffs on Israel as it expands its war in Gaza, marking a far tougher stance against the country. The measures include tariffs on €5.8 billion of Israeli imports and sanctioning top Israeli officials accused of human rights abuses.
China's Economic Slowdown Deepens
China's economic slowdown appears to be deepening, with new data showing that retail sales, industrial production, and investment levels were all below analysts' expectations in August. A real estate downturn also intensified.
Gravitational Waves Confirm Physicist's Hypothesis
Ten years after scientists observed gravitational waves for the first time, confirming Albert Einstein's then century-old prediction, new data has confirmed another renowned physicist's seminal hypothesis.
US and China Reach Framework Deal over TikTok
The US and China have struck a "framework" deal over TikTok, with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announcing the news during trade talks between the countries' top officials.
Russian War Games Spur Unease in Europe
War games involving Russian and Belarusian troops have spurred unease in Europe, with the continent already on edge after Russian drones entered Poland and Romania last week.
China Accuses Nvidia of Antitrust Violations
Chinese authorities have accused chip giant Nvidia of violating antitrust rules in the country, in yet another sign that ongoing trade talks between Beijing and Washington are unlikely to result in significant progress.
Anthropic's AI Writes 90% of Code
Anthropic's CEO has long predicted that AI will wipe out jobs and said six months ago that AI would write 90% of code within six months. Within Anthropic, that may be true: One coder said the company creates 20 times more code than a few months ago, 95% of it written by Claude, the company's AI. Three-quarters of companies working with Claude use it for "full task delegation" - doing entire pieces of work, such as writing reports or coding software.
US-UK Sign Major Nuclear Power Deal
The US and UK have signed a major nuclear power deal to build up to 12 cutting-edge reactors in England ahead of a state visit by President Donald Trump. During the visit, Trump is meeting with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer to discuss the purchase of 12 modern nuclear power plants in England and related strategic partnerships in civilian nuclear energy.
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