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Iran’s president says US memorandum is best path out of stalled war, and other Middle East news

Sunday, August 23 by SRN News

Iran's president defended a memorandum of understanding with the United States as the best way out of a stalled war. Meanwhile, the new head of the Islamic Republic's top security body warned, in a more forceful tone, of retaliation if neighboring countries support U.S.... Read More.

Kazakhstan votes in a parliamentary election expected to strengthen president’s grip on power

Sunday, August 23 by SRN News

TALLINN, Estonia (AP) - Kazakhstan was voting Sunday in a parliamentary election that is expected to further strengthen President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev's grip on power in Central Asia's largest nation. The pro-presidential Adilet party is widely predicted to win an overwhelming majority, with several smaller parties... Read More.

ECB chief Lagarde ‘ready to serve’ WEF, Swiss newspaper reports

Sunday, August 23 by SRN News

ZURICH, Aug 23 (Reuters) - Christine Lagarde, chief of the European Central Bank, could take over the presidency of the World Economic Forum at some point in 2027, Swiss newspaper NZZ reported on Sunday. At a board meeting near Geneva this week, Lagarde was... Read More.

Vietnam approves customs law changes to strengthen IP enforcement

Sunday, August 23 by SRN News

Aug 23 (Reuters) - - Vietnam's National Assembly on Sunday approved amendments to the customs law that strengthen customs powers to intercept counterfeit and intellectual property-infringing goods, a move that could address some concerns raised in a U.S. trade investigation into the country's protection... Read More.

Alibaba proposes Hong Kong share placement worth $10 billion

Sunday, August 23 by SRN News

Aug 23 (Reuters) - China's Alibaba announced on Sunday a proposed placement of new shares in Hong Kong. The aggregate placement consideration is HK$80 billion ($10.2 billion), the company added. ($1 = 7.8396 Hong Kong dollars) (Reporting by Gnaneshwar Rajan in Bengaluru; Editing by William... Read More.

Union for Boston Symphony Orchestra musicians authorizes first strike in ensemble’s 145-year history

Saturday, August 22 by SRN News

LENOX, Mass. (AP) - The union for Boston Symphony Orchestra musicians authorized the first strike in the ensemble's 145-year history on Saturday. The Boston Musicians' Association issued a statement ahead of the expiration of the union's three-year contract at 11:59 p.m. Sunday. The orchestra and management... Read More.

What to know about Trump’s 50% tariffs on Canadian goods that just went into effect

Saturday, August 22 by SRN News

CHICAGO (AP) - After trade negotiations crumbled at the eleventh hour, U.S. President Donald Trump's 50% tariffs on scores of Canadian imports kicked in Saturday. The new levies are expected to affect about 5% of Canada's annual exports to the U.S., roughly $20 billion in... Read More.

Canada’s Unifor union, GM reach tentative agreements

Saturday, August 22 by SRN News

Aug 22 (Reuters) - Canadian union Unifor said on Saturday it reached tentative agreements with General Motors on behalf of 4,600 members in Ontario. Here are some details: • The agreements cover members of the Oshawa Assembly Plant, CAMI Assembly Plant in Ingersoll, and worksites... Read More.

Paramount and California to hold preliminary talks on Warner Bros deal, NYT reports

Saturday, August 22 by SRN News

Aug 22 (Reuters) - Paramount and California state officials are set to meet on Monday to discuss a potential settlement path of the state's lawsuit aimed at stopping Paramount's acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, the New York Times reported on Saturday citing sources familiar... Read More.

Chinese humanoid robots smash human records in 100m sprint and high jump at Beijing robot games

Saturday, August 22 by SRN News

BEIJING (AP) - Chinese humanoid robots broke records set by humans, including beating Usain Bolt's 100-meter sprint world record, on the opening day of the Olympics-like World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing on Saturday. More than 2,000 humanoid robots were participating in the event, the... Read More.

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