[POLA] China’s support for Iran shows its limits as US ramps up pressure on Tehran
Beijing's support for Tehran is balanced against other relationships in the region, analysts say.
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[POLA] Asia looks to store oil, gas closer to home after Strait of Hormuz crisis
Asian economies are racing to build up storage capacity to reduce their exposure to conflict in the Middle East.
Economy
[POLA] Oil prices climb as US, Iranian attacks stoke fears of escalation
After peaking at $94.40 a barrel on August 21, Brent has been trading in the range of $86-$91 since the MoU lapsed.
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[POLA] Western Balkans truck drivers threaten EU border blockade
Drivers demand an exemption to 90-day limit to stay in Schengen area, saying current rules stop them from working.
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[POLA] OpenAI says it detected malign activity months before Hugging Face attack
ChatGPT creator says AI agents collaborated and delegated work in hacking, calling themselves a 'collective'.
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[POLA] Australia’s music charts ban AI-made songs amid backlash over Madonna cover
Tracks that use AI in a 'supporting role' will still be eligible for inclusion in the official charts.
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[POLA] Iran government signals fuel price hike on eve of new US sanctions
Prices for food and other items are soaring, and there is a history of unrest, so any increase is being considered.
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[POLA] TikTok settles with US Justice Department for $400m over child privacy laws
TikTok and the US government settled to resolve allegations that the app violated children's online privacy laws.
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[POLA] Canada battles the clock, politics in scramble to avert Trump’s tariffs
Canadian officials are making a last-ditch effort to negotiate a reprieve from 50-percent tariffs.
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[POLA] Japan’s economy slows, missing growth forecasts
GDP rises 0.3 percent in the second quarter as consumption and capital spending sag.