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From blackouts to food shortages: How US blockade is crippling life in Cuba
US pressure pushes island nation's 11 million people to the brink as Cuba imposes emergency measures amid fuel crisis.
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'It's about getting the economy back up and running': Thailand votes in general election
As Thailand votes in a three-way race pitting progressives against populists and conservatives, FRANCE 24 correspondent Tommy Walker explains how the Southeast Asian nation's sluggish economic growth…
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Thailand votes in three-way race as country struggles with sluggish economic growth
Thai voters once again cast their ballots Sunday in a general election pitting the military-backed ruling conservatives against the poll-leading progressive People's Party and Thaksin Shinawatra's populist…
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Super Bowl drives economic boon in the US ahead of game
The football game will bring as much as $630m in local economic impact to the San Francisco Bay Area.
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Economy - Gold vs. dollar: the battle for the strongest asset shakes the markets
In a week of intense volatility, investors have been trying to define where it is best to put their money: whether in gold, an asset that does not pay interest but is a classic safe haven;…
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In Japan’s election, voters hope for relief from rising prices
Japanese households are finding it harder than ever to make ends meet as wages fail to keep pace with rising prices.
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Gas, power and AI’s role in the new age of energy addition
Energy CEOs say the narrative of a managed energy transition from fossil fuels to a cleaner system is over.
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US FCC notice to broadcasters prompts concerns on curtailing free speech
Critics say such actions and increasing corporate ownership of media is causing a backsliding in US media freedom.
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Oil and US oversight: How is Venezuela’s interim government surviving?
As Venezuela enters a new political phase, we look at how the government keeps functioning.
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In Focus - Bulgaria leaves its traditional currency behind after 145 years of history, will its economy improve?
On January 1, 2026, Bulgaria became the twenty-first country to adopt the euro as its official currency, after meeting the Maastricht criteria and completing an integration process into the eurozone.…
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Economy - “TikTok is addictive”: the European Union threatens a million-dollar fine if there are no changes to its scheme
The European Commission concluded in a preliminary investigation that TikTok's design promotes addictive behavior, especially among minors. Brussels demands structural changes to the platform and…
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‘Magical atmosphere’: Kite fever lights up Lahore as Basant boosts economy
Spring festival comeback injects millions of dollars into local economy as businesses cash in on Basant frenzy.
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