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Indian PM Modi highlights interest in Guyana's oil
Visiting Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said Thursday his country is interested in oil from Guyana, the small South American nation with the world's highest per capita crude reserves. Guyana, which sits on the northeast coast of South America and borders Venezuela, produces just over 600,000 barrels per day of crude oil but aims to double this by 2030.
IMF sees 'limited' impact of floods on Spain GDP growth
Last month's deadly floods in Spain, the country's worst natural disaster in decades, will have a "limited" impact on its "robust" economic growth, the International Monetary Fund said Thursday.
Volkswagen workers head towards strikes from December
Volkswagen workers in Germany took a step closer to strike action on Thursday, after unions and management met for the third round of talks over the ailing carmaker's drastic cost-cutting plans. Union negotiator Thorsten Groeger told reporters after the talks that the management side had agreed to evaluate the plans and continue talks "on this basis".
Sales of existing US homes rise in October
Sales of previously owned homes in the United States picked up in October, industry data showed Thursday, fueling hopes that a slump in the sector may be ending. A key reason that home sales stalled in recent times is that homeowners have been reluctant to enter the market and sell their properties, as they had locked in lower mortgage rates previously.
South Sudan rejects 'malicious' report on Kiir family businesses
South Sudan on Thursday rejected claims by a US-based watchdog that President Salva Kiir's family had built up a vast corporate empire in one of the world's poorest countries. South Sudan is one of the poorest countries on the planet and ranks 177 out of 180 countries on Transparency International's corruption perceptions index.
Kenya scraps Adani deals as Ruto attempts to reset presidency
Kenyan President William Ruto sought Thursday to turn the page on a difficult year, cancelling controversial deals with India's Adani Group and vowing to tackle corruption, police kidnappings and gender-based violence. He also addressed gender-based violence after reports that 97 women have been murdered in the last three months alone.
S.Africa central bank cuts interest rate to 7.75 percent
South Africa's central bank on Thursday cut its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points to 7.75 percent, adopting caution amid mixed data and global uncertainty. "I think 25 basis points is cautious, and the environment is uncertain, and it calls for caution," he said.
French YouTuber takes on manga after conquering Everest
A French influencer fresh off a smash hit film documenting his ascent to Everest's peak is turning his sights to a new challenge: manga. -'Influence'- Benazzouz, a longtime manga fan, decided to take the plunge in February 2023 when he met Compain, a business engineer who dreamed of becoming a manga comic artist.
'World of Warcraft' still going strong as it celebrates 20 years
As it celebrates its 20th birthday, online video game "World of Warcraft" has demonstrated a rare longevity thanks to its loyal following and constant evolutions. Although it was not the first massively multiplayer online role-playing game (a genre known as MMORPG) when it was released in 2004, "World of Warcraft" was an instant success, quickly attracting several million players worldwide.
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