WorldPingThe African Union launched the continent's first credit rating agency on Wednesday, seeking to provide an alternative to the "big three" global ratings agencies as debt burdens weigh on many African economies.
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Stanford blood cancer transplant therapy reaches first commercial patient
South Korea test-flies its first domestically developed hypersonic weapon
Tanker hit by multiple projectiles in Gulf off Qatar, maritime agency says
EU trade envoy eyes yawning goods deficit on first day of China visit
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WorldPingThe EU's trade commissioner, Maros Sefcovic, arrived in Beijing this Thursday for two days of talks with his Chinese counterpart Wang Wentao. Sefcovic stated his goal of "rebalancing" an "unsustainable trade deficit".
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WorldPingCasualties have been reported on the vessel, identified by a maritime intelligence firm as the oil and chemical tanker, Acers.
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WorldPingThe test follows North Korea's recent hypersonic missile test. Tensions between the Koreas have increased after land mine explosions injured three South Korean soldiers near the border. North Korea denies responsibility.
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WorldPingIn a remarkable advancement, Stanford researchers have unveiled Orca-T therapy, which has recently received FDA approval.
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WorldPingDaniela Fuentes is a transgender woman from Cuba who's been deported to the Central African Republic as part of a U.S.immigration policy…
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The deal is handing the AI agent developer fresh capital after Beijing forced Meta to unwind its roughly $2 billion acquisition.
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