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Canada’s Mark Carney seeks reset on pivotal trip to China
Canadian leader’s visit comes after nearly a decade of strained ties between Ottawa and Beijing.
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Trump wants to cap credit card interest rates at 10%. Would that work?
Capping borrowing costs in the US has bipartisan support, but experts warn of unintended consequences.
Taiwan says ‘general consensus’ reached with US on trade deal
US media reports say tariffs will be cut to 15 percent in exchange for TSMC investment.
Thousands of nurses go on strike in New York City
Nurses were joined by elected leaders, including the city’s new mayor, Zohran Mamdani, as contract negotiations failed.
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Republican lawmakers break from US president on Fed chair indictment
Former fed chairs called the indictment an ‘unprecedented attempt’ to undermine the independence of the US central bank.
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From: Al Jazeera Untangles
Portuguese Empire: Ports and Profits
Portugal’s global trading empire – from fortified ports to faith-fuelled profits – across Africa, Brazil, and Asia.
Published On 12 Jan 2026
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What we know about the protests sweeping Iran
Crackdown on protests in Iran has resulted in multiple deaths and an internet blackout.
US Fed Chair Powell says he’s under investigation, will not bow to Trump
Head of US central bank condemns ‘intimidation’ amid fears for independence of monetary policy.
From: Inside Story
How volatile is the situation in Iran?
The country has been rocked by two weeks of widespread protests since the currency collapsed.
Published On 11 Jan 2026
Iran’s Pezeshkian vows action on economy, warns against ‘rioters’
Iran’s president accuses the US and Israel of fuelling unrest, urges public to prevent ‘rioters’ from wreaking havoc.
Thousands of Irish farmers protest EU’s Mercosur trade deal
Farmers flood the streets of Athlone to raise concerns over the trade deal’s impact on Ireland’s beef industry.
