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World Politics & Diplomacy Just now (09:13 AM IST)

Moscow Widens Corporate Crackdown, Sending a Warning to EU Firms

Russia is escalating its campaign of state control over foreign-linked businesses, with the Kremlin transferring control of German retailer Metro’s Russian operations in the latest sign that European companies remain exposed to political risk. The move, framed by Moscow as a response to hostile Western policy, appears designed not only to seize assets but also to intimidate other foreign firms still operating in Russia.

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Automotive, EVs & Mobility7h ago

Inside a Waymo Ride: How One Robotaxi Trip Reframed the Debate Over Autonomous Cars

A year after a Waymo self-driving car in San Francisco killed a nine-year-old cat named KitKat, a firsthand ride in the company's robotaxi fleet offered a closer look at the promise and unease surrounding autonomous driving. The experience highlighted the convenience, polish and technical ambition of Waymo's service, while also underscoring why safety remains the defining question for the industry.

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National Governance & Policy8h ago

China's Local Governments Race to Turn AI Video Into a New Industrial Engine

China is rapidly transforming AI-generated video from a niche creative tool into a state-backed industry, with cities from Shenzhen to Beijing offering subsidies, cheap rent and computing support to lure filmmakers and startups. The push mirrors Beijing's broader industrial policy model, but early signs of overcapacity and falling prices suggest the sector may soon face the same pressures that have hit other heavily subsidized industries.

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India Entertainment & Culture10h ago

Brad Bird's 'Ray Gunn' Brings Hard-Boiled Sci-Fi Noir to Netflix With Sam Rockwell, Scarlett Johansson

Netflix has unveiled the first trailer for Ray Gunn, Brad Bird's long-gestating animated feature that fuses detective noir with retro-futurist science fiction. Starring Sam Rockwell, Scarlett Johansson and Tom Waits, the film follows a private eye pulled into a murder case involving aliens, celebrity scandal and a corrupt metropolis shaped by 1939-era visual style. The film, which Bird says he conceived more than 30 years ago, will premiere at the BFI London Film Festival before a limited theatrical run in the United States and a global Netflix debut on December 18.

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World Politics & Diplomacy11h ago

Tenth Woman Found Dead in Johannesburg Suburb as South African Police Probe Possible Serial Killings

South African police are investigating the discovery of a tenth woman's body in a Johannesburg suburb, deepening fears that a string of violent deaths in Gauteng province may be linked. Authorities say the cases share similar characteristics, but have stopped short of confirming a serial killer, even as public anger grows over the country's epidemic of gender-based violence.

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Global Society & Public Affairs11h ago

Bangkok Declares Flood Disaster as Torrential Rain Submerges Roads and Paralyzes the Capital

Bangkok has declared a flood emergency disaster after 48 hours of heavy rain inundated roads across the Thai capital, triggering severe traffic disruption and forcing residents in low-lying areas to prepare for worsening conditions. Authorities have urged people to stay home as all 50 districts were designated emergency zones, with the heaviest flooding reported in the city's east and near canal networks.

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Global Society & Public Affairs1h ago

Bangkok Declared Flood Disaster Zone as Torrential Rain Swamps Thai Capital

Bangkok has been declared a flood disaster zone after two days of heavy rain overwhelmed the city's drainage and water systems, forcing authorities to race to pump floodwater into the sea. With more rain forecast, residents have been urged to stay indoors and those near canals to move belongings to higher floors.

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Commodities, Energy & FX2h ago

U.S. and Argentina Launch Andes-Atlantic Corridor to Rewire Trade, Energy and Critical-Mineral Flows

The United States and Argentina have unveiled the Andes-Atlantic Corridor, a sweeping infrastructure initiative designed to connect Argentina's mineral-rich northwest and Vaca Muerta energy basin to Atlantic ports and Western markets. Announced on the margins of the U.N. General Assembly High-Level Week, the project is being framed as the first Partnership for Global Infrastructure and Investment corridor in the Western Hemisphere and a major test of U.S.-Argentine economic integration. The plan aims to unlock billions in investment across rail, pipelines, ports, power and digital networks, while supporting exports of lithium, copper, oil and gas. It also aligns with Argentina's reform agenda and could draw financing from U.S. agencies including EXIM and the DFC, alongside private capital.

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Global Economy & Central Banks8h ago

Federal Reserve Approves FS Bancorp's Bid to Merge With Pacific West Bancorp

The Federal Reserve Board has approved FS Bancorp Inc.'s application to merge with Pacific West Bancorp, clearing the way for the Mountlake Terrace, Washington-based company to indirectly acquire Pacific West Bank in West Linn, Oregon. The decision marks a significant step in a regional banking consolidation that could reshape the footprint of the combined institution across the Pacific Northwest.

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