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K-pop’s BTS comeback tour rallies South Korea’s global ‘soft power’ drive
K-pop sensations BTS ignited a wave of interest in South Korean culture that now extends from food to cosmetics.
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May Day rallies sweep US, demanding reforms for working-class rights
May Day events include calls to 'tax the rich' and abolish ICE amid $70bn proposed funding for immigration enforcement.
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UAE exit from OPEC signals closer alignment with US interests, experts say
UAE wants to supply more oil than its OPEC quota and that could help push down prices once the Strait of Hormuz opens.
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Economy - The EU - Mercosur agreement provisionally came into force after 25 years of negotiations
The pact between the European Union (EU) and Mercosur enters into force provisionally this Friday, May 1, with more than 91% of tariffs eliminated. The agreement benefits key exports, but faces…
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The industrial crisis is challenging both the EU and France's distinct social and economic models
On International Workers' Day, as demonstrators fill the streets of Paris under the banner of “bread, peace, and freedom,” William Hilderbrandt is pleased to welcome Rémi Bourgeot, Economist and Researcher…
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Rallies under way as workers gather for International Labour Day
Labour Day marches are being held as Iran war and rising energy prices threaten the global economy.
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Economy - Venezuela announces increase in the comprehensive minimum wage up to 240 dollars per month
The interim president, Delcy Rodríguez, said this Thursday, April 30, that the comprehensive minimum income of the country's workers, made up of salary and bonuses, will rise by 26%, in the middle…
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First US-Venezuela flight lands in Caracas after seven-year suspension
American Airlines has resumed flights as Donald Trump moves to rebuild ties following the abduction of Nicolas Maduro.
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Economy - "The world is experiencing the worst energy crisis in its history": International Energy Agency
Brent crude oil prices exceeded $125 a barrel amid fears that the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz would further extend and rising tensions in the Middle East. It is the largest…
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From railways to energy — five strategic projects linking Gulf states
Soaring fuel costs could cause cascading crises in Pakistan
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US economy rebounds less than expected and inflation soars
The United States economy grew less than expected in the first quarter due to a slowdown in consumer spending, while inflation rebounded strongly due to the effects...
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Soaring fuel prices in Pakistan threaten economic and political crises
Fuel import costs are soaring in Pakistan, creating cascading crises that threaten to weaken the economy and undermine the government.
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