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Sick of sultry Septembers? Extreme heat is spreading from summer into fall

Sick of sultry Septembers? Extreme heat is spreading from summer into fall

A new study finds that in the United States, rather than occurring only during summer, extreme heat events have become more frequent in the months after, too.
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Poll shows rising trust in global institutions, less comfort with US as global leader

Poll shows rising trust in global institutions, less comfort with US as global leader

By Andrea Shalal WASHINGTON, Sept 16 (Reuters) - A new poll of over 35,000 people worldwide shows continued support for global cooperation and rising trust in international institutions, but less comfort with the United States or China taking leadership roles. In fact, many view both as a threat.
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China Rejects Philippine Maritime Claims in South China Sea, Citing Illegality of 2016 Arbitral Award

China Rejects Philippine Maritime Claims in South China Sea, Citing Illegality of 2016 Arbitral Award

China has formally dismissed the Philippines' maritime jurisdiction claims in the South China Sea, labeling them as "illegal, null and void." This rejection follows a formal demand from the Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) for China to cease operations on Panganiban Reef (Mischief Reef) and Zamora Reef (Subi Reef). Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Guo Jiakun stated that the Nansha Qundao, including the contested reefs, are China's inherent territory, making any construction or activities there legitimate and lawful. Guo argued that the Philippines' territorial boundaries are defined by international treaties that do not include the Nansha Islands, and therefore, Manila's claim of maritime jurisdiction over these areas is illegal. Beijing also reiterated its refusal to acknowledge the 2016 South China Sea Arbitral Award, which upheld the Philippines' claims, calling it a "political manipulation" with no binding force. Furthermore, China criticized the Philippines' 'Maritime Zones Act' for...
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US-Canada trade war further taxes small businesses as costs rise during the Iran war

US-Canada trade war further taxes small businesses as costs rise during the Iran war

Small business owners in the United States and Canada say a trade war between their countries is hurting sales while they are also dealing with rising expenses from higher fuel costs
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Why are diesel prices so much higher than regular gas?

Why are diesel prices so much higher than regular gas?

Rising gas prices have garnered a lot of attention, but diesel prices have also sharply increased recently amid mounting military tensions with Iran.
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Aberdeen Investments Highlights Asian Strategies for Cultivating New Investor Generations

Aberdeen Investments Highlights Asian Strategies for Cultivating New Investor Generations

Aberdeen Investments Highlights Asian Strategies for Cultivating New Investor Generations
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US House expected to pass Russia sanctions bill backed by late Senator Graham

US House expected to pass Russia sanctions bill backed by late Senator Graham

By Patricia Zengerle WASHINGTON, Sept 16 (Reuters) - The U.S.
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House approves sweeping Russia sanctions bill, sending it to Trump

House approves sweeping Russia sanctions bill, sending it to Trump

The House has passed a broad package of sanctions targeting Russian officials and key pillars of its economy as lawmakers look to deprive President Vladimir Putin of the financial resources needed to wage the war against Ukraine
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Satellites show Earth lost more than 12 trillion tons of ice from Greenland, Antarctica in 47 years

Satellites show Earth lost more than 12 trillion tons of ice from Greenland, Antarctica in 47 years

A major report has found that 12.5 trillion tons of ice from Greenland and Antarctica have melted since 1979
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Japan Reports 9.6% Decline in Foreign Visitors for August Amid Chinese Travel Advisory and Typhoons

Japan Reports 9.6% Decline in Foreign Visitors for August Amid Chinese Travel Advisory and Typhoons

Japan experienced a 9.6% decrease in foreign visitors in August compared to the previous year, with the total estimated at 3,098,900. This marks the first monthly decline in two months, according to the Japan National Tourism Organization. A significant factor contributing to this downturn is the Chinese government's ongoing advisory against travel to Japan for its citizens, which led to a 59.0% plunge in visitors from mainland China, marking the ninth consecutive month of year-on-year decline. Additionally, flight cancellations caused by a series of typhoons also played a role in the overall reduction. Australian visitors also decreased by 7.4% to 38,200, as rising living costs in Australia are prompting more residents to limit international travel. Despite these declines, Japan saw record-high visitor numbers from 14 other countries and regions, including Mexico, Indonesia, India, Italy, and Spain.
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US drops Venezuela from drug list, may remove Colombia, Trump says

US drops Venezuela from drug list, may remove Colombia, Trump says

BOGOTA, Sept 16 (Reuters) - The United States has removed Venezuela from its list of countries which have failed to demonstrably combat illegal drug trafficking for the first time in more than 20 years, U.S.
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Lilly says Foundayo has captured over 30% of new US patients on oral weight-loss drugs

Lilly says Foundayo has captured over 30% of new US patients on oral weight-loss drugs

By Mariam Sunny Sept 14 (Reuters) - Eli Lilly on Monday said it has captured more than 30% of new patients in the U.S. market for oral obesity treatments, narrowing the early lead gained by Danish rival Novo Nordisk with its Wegovy pill.