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Multiple Dead After 7.1-Magnitude Quake Hits Japan

Rescuers continued the hunt for survivors in the ruins of a shopping mall on the southwestern island of Kyushu on Wednesday, after a major earthquake in which multiple people have been confirmed dead. The quake hit a region that is a hub…

Sony poised for 'GTA VI' boost as memory prices bite

France’s Meridiam Said to Eye Istanbul’s Bosporus Bridges

France’s infrastructure investor Meridiam SAS is among those weighing a bid for Istanbul’s two iconic Bosporus bridges, according to people familiar with the matter.

BMW Offers Buyouts to Thousands of German Workers to Cut Costs

BMW AG is offering voluntary severance packages to thousands of its workers in Germany, as the carmaker tries to become leaner to better compete with rivals from China.

Despite high inflation, Fed expected to hold rates steady for now

The US Federal Reserve is expected to hold rates on Wednesday, although investors were pricing in a 32% chance of an increase on Tuesday night, with analysts describing the decision as the most uncertain in years.

CVC Is Said to Consider Sale of Chinese Pharmacy Chain Yikang

CVC Capital Partners Plc is considering a sale of its Chinese retail pharmacy chain Xi’an Yikang Pharmaceutical Co., according to people familiar with the matter.

European Stocks Retreat on Glum Hermes Earnings, Iran Jitters

European stocks dropped after underwhelming results from Hermes International SCA and ASM International NV added to investor caution as tensions in the Middle East intensified.

StanChart CEO Says Chinese and US AI Models ‘Similarly Capable’

Standard Chartered Plc Chief Executive Officer Bill Winters said staff at the bank use a range of artificial intelligence models, including ones made in China and the US that he says often have similar capabilities.

SK Hynix Drops as Profit Disappoints (Video)

1975: The world's first shop for left-handers

A London shop selling goods designed for left-handed people was doing a brisk trade.

Trump’s 4-year visa cap could cost US economy up to $400 billion — here’s why

Surprise Iran Strike Rattles Global Markets, Sends Oil Higher | Insight with Haslinda Amin 7/29/2026

Insight with Haslinda Amin, a daily news program featuring in-depth, high-profile interviews and analysis to give viewers the complete picture on the stories that matter. The show features prominent leaders spanning the worlds of business…