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OPEC+ agrees to keep oil output unchanged despite rising U.S.-Iran tensions

Brent crude closed near $70 a barrel on Friday, close to the six-month high of $71.89 it hit on Thursday

The Globe and Mail - Business - 4 hours ago

Djokovic vows to push on despite 'bitter' Australian Open final loss

MELBOURNE, Feb 1 : Novak Djokovic took encouragement from his run to the Australian Open final and pledged to keep fighting at the Grand Slams after Carlos Alcaraz again denied his bid for a record 25th major title.Djokovic's 10-match unbeaten run in Melbourne Park finals was broken in the 11th on Sunday as A

Channel NewsAsia - Sports - 5 hours ago

Watch: Frozen river hosts dance party in Kyiv -- Residents in the Ukrainian capital are finding joy in unusual places, despite power cuts caused by Russian attacks and freezing winter temperatures.

Residents in the Ukrainian capital are finding joy in unusual places, despite power cuts caused by Russian attacks and freezing winter temperatures.

BBC News - World - 1 day ago

Canada's Conservatives keep Pierre Poilievre as leader despite election loss

In a speech to party members before the party vote, Poilievre did not mention U.S. President Donald Trump's name despite the president's ongoing threats to Canada's economy and sovereignty.

NBC News - World - 1 day ago

FTSE 100 finishes week with rise despite falls in mining stocks

The index closed with an increase of more than 51 points to 10,223.54.

Independent UK - Business - 2 days ago

Apple's iPhone sales surge to new quarterly high despite early missteps in artificial intelligence

Apple posts record iPhone sales as holiday demand surges, overcoming AI setbacks while turning to Google’s Gemini model.

One America News Network - Technology - 2 days ago

Turkish banks' net profit jumps 43% in 2025 despite tight policy

Türkiye's banking sector posted a 42.7% rise in net profit in 2025, data showed on Friday, despite a prolonged tight monetary policy that has kept...

Daily Sabah - Business - 2 days ago

India forecasts steady growth despite Trump tariffs

India’s Economic Survey has projected GDP growth of up to 7.2% on the back of strong domestic demand

Russia Today - US News - 2 days ago

Polar bears on Norwegian islands fatter and healthier despite ice loss, scientists say

Scientists think that Svalbard bears have adapted to recent ice loss by eating more land-based prey.

BBC News - Science - 3 days ago

Fed Holds Interest Rates Steady Despite Pressure From Trump

The Federal Reserve voted on Wednesday to hold interest rates steady, resisting intense pressure from President Donald Trump to lower those rates. The move comes as Fed Chair Jerome Powell is facing a criminal investigation launched by federal prosecutors. NBC’s Christine Romans reports for TODAY.

NBC News - Business - 3 days ago

Federal Reserve keeps interest rates unchanged despite Trump pressure

The decision comes amid calls from the US president to lower borrowing costs.

Sky News - Business - 3 days ago

Despite vision loss, she still declutters rental flats to restore dignity to hoarders' homes

Fion Phua has been offering help, from household chores to serious decluttering, to vulnerable residents for 40 years. She tells CNA’s On The Red Dot why she cannot look away from their living conditions even as her vision fades.

Channel NewsAsia - Top Stories - 3 days ago

Tesla revenue beats estimates despite delivering fewer vehicles than expected

Automaker also says it agreed to invest about $2-billion in Elon Musk’s xAI startup

The Globe and Mail - Technology - 3 days ago

Users flock to open source Moltbot for always-on AI, despite major risks

The open source "Jarvis" chats via WhatsApp but requires access to your files and accounts.

Ars Technica - Business - 4 days ago

Pediatricians urge Americans to stick with previous vaccine schedule despite CDC's changes

America’s pediatricians and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention were once in lockstep on how vaccines impact child health. Not anymore.

Los Angeles Times - Science - 5 days ago

China keeps benchmark lending rates unchanged despite slowing economic growth

The People's Bank of China held its 1-year and 5-year loan prime rates at 3% and 3.5%, respectively, keeping them unchanged for an eighth straight month.

CNBC - Business - 12 days ago

How Venezuela went from South America's richest to poorest economy despite massive oil reserves

Decades of nationalization, socialism, crony hiring and money printing turned Venezuela’s oil sector into a hollow shell, shrinking output, crushing incomes and forcing a historic exodus.

Fox News - Business - 14 days ago

Amazon to appeal against Italian Antitrust fine despite major reduction

U.S. e-commerce giant Amazon said on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, that it would appeal against a decision by ‌an Italian court that reduced a fine imposed by ‌the country's antitrust...

International The News - Business - 18 days ago

Why is Pentagon embracing Elon Musk's controversial AI Grok? -- The Pentagon is integrating Elon Musk's AI chatbot Grok into its classified and unclassified networks despite global backlash over explicit content, antisemitic posts, and regulatory probes. US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth says the move will accelerate military AI adoption and improve battlefield decision-making

The Pentagon is integrating Elon Musk’s AI chatbot Grok into its classified and unclassified networks despite global backlash over explicit content, antisemitic posts, and regulatory probes. US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth says the move will accelerate military AI adoption and improve battlefield decision-making

First Post - Technology - 18 days ago

EU advances Mercosur South America trade deal despite strife

A majority of EU countries have agreed to sign a deal with the South American trading bloc, Mercosur. The pact links the EU with Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay for one of the world's largest free-trade zones.

Deutsche Welle - Business - 23 days ago

Despite risks, Hong Kong teenagers turn to chatbots for counselling

Around 20 percent of secondary school students in Hong Kong exhibit moderate to severe depression, anxiety, and stress, but nearly half are reluctant to reach out when facing mental health issues.

Global Voices - Technology - 3 months ago

Popular Chinese brands bet big on US consumers despite tariff threats

The United States has seen an influx of popular Chinese firms placing big bets on American consumers. Analysts say the conditions are ripe for companies to succeed in the US, but warn that President Donald Trump’s tariffs might stand in the way. Despite the ongoing trade war, brands like Luckin Coffee, Heytea, and Po

Channel NewsAsia - Business - 5 months ago

Despite Trump's Win, School Vouchers Were Again Rejected by Majorities of Voters

In several Republican-led states, popular sentiment on the voucher issue has been overridden by the efforts of special interest groups and powerful governors who have enacted sweeping voucher programs that often benefit affluent families.

ProPublica - Politics - 6 months ago