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US judge orders Argentina to sell 51% stake in oil firm YPF
US judge orders Argentina to sell 51% stake in oil firm YPF

A federal judge in New York ordered Argentina on Monday to sell its majority stake in oil firm YPF, the latest blow to Buenos Aires in a decade-long international legal saga. To partially satisfy the outstanding sum, Preska on Monday ordered Argentina to transfer its 51 percent stake of YPF to an intermediary, with instructions that the shares then be handed over to the plaintiffs.

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Canada PM Carney announces deal with Australia to boost Arctic radar
Canada PM Carney announces deal with Australia to boost Arctic radar
by  AFP

Prime Minister Mark Carney announced Tuesday a Can$6 billion (US$4.2 billion) deal with Australia to develop an Arctic radar system, warning that Canada must take more responsibility for its defence as US priorities shift. Funding for enhanced Arctic radar was announced under Trudeau, but the decision to partner with Australia was unveiled Tuesday.

Nvidia showcases new tech at AI 'Super Bowl'
Nvidia showcases new tech at AI 'Super Bowl'
by  AFP

Nvidia chief Jensen Huang on Tuesday showcased cutting-edge chips for artificial intelligence and new applications for the technology, shrugging off talk of China's DeepSeek disrupting the market and dangers from US President Donald Trump's trade wars.

Germany's Siemens to cut over 6,000 jobs worldwide
Germany's Siemens to cut over 6,000 jobs worldwide
by  AFP

German industrial giant Siemens said Tuesday it planned to cut over 6,000 jobs worldwide due to weak demand and increasing competition in China and in its home market. "Muted demand primarily in the key markets of China and Germany coupled with increased competitive pressures have considerably reduced orders and revenue in the industrial automation business," said the group in a statement.

Belgian brewers rush to ship to US before Trump tariffs
Belgian brewers rush to ship to US before Trump tariffs
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Workers at a Belgian brewer stack bottles and kegs sky high as they rush to fill containers for shipment to the United States before President Donald Trump's eye-watering tariffs on European Union alcohol exports kick in. Speeding up means filling around 20 containers in the space of a week to be shipped for Baltimore from the Belgian port of Antwerp.