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How are Ukraine strikes, Mideast war driving US fuel prices?

Ahead of next month's midterm US elections, Donald Trump has increasingly blamed Ukrainian strikes on Russian refineries for surging energy prices back home, which are causing the president political headaches.

Napa Valley's wineries feel Trump's tariff squeeze

Napa Valley rocketed to international fame when its vintages shocked French rivals in a high-profile blind tasting contest that instantly turned the California corner into a wine-lovers' destination.

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Ufunded Launches “Spotlight” Series, Documenting the Minds Shaping Modern Trading

Ufunded has introduced Spotlight, a new long-form content format created to shed light on the stories seldom discussed behind some of the most influential minds in the trading industry, and to document the individuals shaping its ongoing evolution.

Chinese AI tool pulled to prevent 'misuse' after South Korea hacks

Chinese AI cybersecurity tool Artex said it stopped programmers from accessing its source code, acknowledging misuse by "bad actors" after South Korea linked it to several recent bank hacks.

Asian stocks mostly up as traders weigh AI, oil dips after surge

Asian stocks mostly rose Friday as traders weighed the outlook for the AI investment boom, with support coming from a drop in oil prices after Donald Trump ruled out a pre-election strike on Iran.

Saint Laurent designer Vaccarello leaves after glittering decade

Belgian fashion designer Anthony Vaccarello is to leave Saint Laurent after a decade in charge, having overseen a surge in revenues at the French house and a last gold-themed catwalk show that was hailed as one of his best.

Activists hope trial will stop 'forever chemicals' at Italy plant

Egio Spineto filters his water and avoids eating locally grown produce in case it is contaminated, but the chemicals from a factory near his home in northern Italy are in the very air he breathes.

New York mayor says asking Trump to withdraw ICE after shooting

New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani said Thursday he would ask US President Donald Trump to remove federal immigration agents from the city as tensions flared over the latest shooting involving ICE.

Asian stocks mixed amid AI concerns, oil dips after surge

Asian stocks headed into the weekend on a mixed note on Friday with tech weighed by renewed concerns about the AI investment boom, while support came from a drop in oil prices after Donald Trump ruled out a pre-election strike on Iran.

Russian strikes kill 30 in Ukraine frontline city, talks set in US

Ukraine on Thursday accused Russia of deliberately targeting civilians after 30 people were killed when two buses were blown up in the frontline city of Kramatorsk, in one of the deadliest attacks in weeks.

OpenAI revenue gap report rattles AI stocks

OpenAI is bringing in about $20 billion less in annualized revenue than investors had been led to believe, the Financial Times reported Thursday, raising questions about the solidity of the AI business.

Nigeria looks to ease fuel prices as election looms

Nigeria's finance minister unveiled a raft of measures Thursday aimed at cushioning against energy shocks as the country prepares to go to the polls, including a petrol discount for public transport operators.

Trump gives 'national treasure' Musk top US medal after rift

Donald Trump presented Elon Musk with the top US science medal on Thursday, as the rocket tycoon fully returned to the president's orbit after an explosive bust-up.

Saudi kindergarten hit by debris as Houthis say Riyadh airport targeted

The Saudi civil defence agency said a kindergarten and a medical complex in Riyadh were damaged by debris from a missile interception on Thursday, as Yemen's Houthis announced attacks targeting the capital's airport.

Protests, clashes as S. African anti-migrant tensions reignite

South African protesters clashed with foreign nationals on Thursday, police and an AFP reporter said, as tensions over migration were reignited by a court order that government must restart processing asylum applications.

B2PRIME Welcomes Christina Barbash as Commercial Manager

At B2PRIME, believes that building strong business relationships starts with investing in people who understand the market inside and out. That's why we're pleased to welcome Christina Barbash to the team as the new Commercial Manager. Her appointment is another step in an ongoing commitment to bringing experienced professionals on board in order to strengthen the product offering and client relationships.

After botched US execution, Christa Pike walking, mentally 'foggy': lawyer

The convicted US killer who survived a botched execution was walking around her hospital room though she was mentally "foggy," her lawyer said in an interview broadcast Thursday.

'Stunned' Madrid mourns pensioner who sparked housing protests

One of hundreds of housing protesters camping in central Madrid, Aitana Lopez felt duty-bound to pay tribute to a pensioner whose eviction sparked a movement that culminated in early elections.

Riyadh kindergarten hit by interception debris as Houthis say targeted airport

The Saudi civil defence agency said a kindergarten and a medical complex in Riyadh were damaged by debris from a missile interception on Thursday, after Yemen's Houthis said they had targeted the capital's airport.

Alex Bodi mizează, alături de CRIF, pe investiții transparente și pe prevenirea riguroasă a spălării banilor

Antreprenorul român Alex Bodi acordă o atenție deosebită prevenirii spălării banilor în cadrul planurilor sale actuale de investiții și dezvoltare internațională. Colaborarea contractuală cu CRIF urmărește să asigure un cadru solid pentru verificarea clienților, a partenerilor de afaceri și a legăturilor dintre companii. Obiectivul prioritar este respectarea permanentă a reglementărilor aplicabile în domeniul prevenirii și combaterii spălării banilor (AML) și, implicit, protejarea proiectelor sale economice împotriva riscurilor juridice, financiare și reputaționale care pot fi evitate.

Bid by Italy's Intesa bank to take over MPS gets boost

The main shareholders of Italy's Monte dei Paschi di Siena (MPS) have boosted the chances of a takeover by Intesa Sanpaolo -- a deal that would create the eurozone's second-largest bank.

Gulf Labs, Part of Thailand’s $27 Billion GULF Group, Goes Live as an Injective Validator

The multifaceted collaboration combines network validation, tokenization and stablecoins, national distribution, education, and institutional infrastructure.

Stablecoins Are Quietly Becoming Business Infrastructure, NOWPayments Data Shows

SaaS and eCommerce increased their combined share from 48.26% to 55.54%, while Trading moved from 14.07% to 13.15%.

Rwanda to host F1 Grand Prix: sources close to both sides

Rwanda will host an F1 Grand Prix, sources in the government and close to the sport's governing body told AFP Thursday, marking the first race in decades on the African continent.

Britain's Burnham says open to Germany joining warplane project

British Prime Minister Andy Burnham said Thursday that he was open to having Germany join a next-generation fighter jet project, after the collapse of a Franco-German warplane programme.

WhiteBIT Launches Bitcoin Lightning Network Support, Powered by Voltage

WhiteBIT, a global crypto exchange serving 10 million users, launches support for the Bitcoin Lightning Network, giving customers a faster and more efficient way to move Bitcoin across deposits, top-ups, withdrawals, send-and-receive flows, and QR payments. The launch is powered by Voltage, a Bitcoin and Lightning infrastructure provider that helps businesses bring reliable Lightning payments and liquidity operations to production.

ONAR Advances Nasdaq Listing Preparation Following Advertise Purple Acquisition and Financing

Interim CFO appointment connects financial integration and reporting readiness with the company’s expanded marketing platform.

Oil surges, stocks sink as US reportedly eyes fresh Iran strikes

Oil prices soared more than five percent Thursday following reports that the United States could launch fresh attacks on Iran before next month's midterm elections, risking further supply disruptions.

France struggles to wean social housing off gas

As France recovers from a sweltering summer where thousands died in gruelling heatwaves, the country now faces a dilemma of how to heat itself during the winter as natural gas prices soar.

Germany lifts GDP forecast as economy withstands Iran war

Germany on Thursday sharply raised its growth forecast for this year, saying Europe's biggest economy had withstood the Iran war energy shock and was benefiting from the global AI boom.

Alex Bodi pushes ahead with expansion: ALIX LASERS showroom planned for Bucharest

Romanian businessman Alex Bodi combines international connections with substantial investments running into many millions and ventures into new business areas. On 19 September 2026, Bodi visited ALIX LASERS in Germany, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of AI-powered aesthetic laser systems, and held intensive, final-stage contract negotiations with Head of Operations Dieter Eitner about opening a showroom in Bucharest before the end of 2026. The venture could mark another milestone in Bodi’s expansion across multiple sectors.

Taiwan says exports hit record in September on AI demand

Taiwan's exports hit a record high of $87.2 billion in September, the government said Thursday, thanks to skyrocketing global demand for artificial intelligence hardware.

Diplomats, schools in Saudi take safety measures after blasts heard: sources to AFP

Diplomats stationed in the Saudi capital were sheltering in place and international schools took safety measures on Thursday, diplomats and residents told AFP, after explosions echoed across the city.

AI startup Manus raises $500m after Meta acquisition blocked by China

AI startup Manus, whose acquisition by Meta was blocked by the Chinese government, said Thursday it had completed a funding round that raised more than $500 million.

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