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Most Asian markets rise as traders await key US data
Markets mostly rose Wednesday, following a resumption of Wall Street's rally, but gains were muted as investors await the last tranche of US data before next week's Federal Reserve meeting. IG market analyst Fabien Yip wrote: "Friday's core PCE index represents the final major inflation gauge before the Fed's December policy meeting.
Italy's luxury brands shaken by sweatshop probes
A series of investigations into exploitative work conditions within fashion subcontractors has roiled Italy's luxury industry, with the government decrying attacks on "Made in Italy". Italy's government has gone on the offensive, with Industry Minister Adolfo Urso saying the reputation of Italian brands was "under attack".
Women don fake mustaches in LinkedIn 'gender bias' fight
Flipping their gender setting to "male" and even posting photos with fake mustaches, a growing number of women on LinkedIn have posed a provocative challenge to what they allege is an algorithmic bias on the platform.
What are 'rare earths' for?
Crucial for making smartphones, fighter jets and electric cars, "rare earth" metals have become a strategic bargaining chip since main producer China this year introduced restrictions on their exports. - Fighter jets, golf clubs - Aviation is a major consumer of rare earths, especially for military plane manufacturing.
Chelle criticised after leaving out Turkey-based midfielder from Nigeria’s provisional 54-man AFCON list
Eric Chelle names Super Eagles' 54-man provisional squad for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, with debates over overlooked players like Ibrahim Olawoyin.
2Baba and Natasha: Man urges singer to leave second wife, gives 3 reasons in viral post
A post making the rounds on social media has captured the worries of a Nigerian man who spoke about the relationship between 2Baba and Natasha. Netizens reacted.
San Francisco sues producers over ultra-processed food
San Francisco is suing makers of the ultra-processed food that health experts say has led millions of Americans into obesity during decades of over-consumption, the city said Tuesday. "These companies created a public health crisis with the engineering and marketing of ultra-processed foods," San Francisco City Attorney David Chiu said.
Boost for Nigeria as Mohamed Salah is set to miss Egypt’s pre-AFCON vs Super Eagles
Mohamed Salah will miss Egypt's pre-AFCON friendly against Nigeria on December 14 as Liverpool confirms his late arrival to the national team ahead of AFCON 2025.
Tinubu appoints ex-CDS Musa as new minister of defence, sends letter to Senate
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has nominated General Christopher Gwabin Musa as the new minister of Defence to replace Abubakar Badaru, who resigned on Dec. 1.
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