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Record Vaca Muerta Output Fails to Lift Argentina’s Wider Economy
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Record Vaca Muerta Output Fails to Lift Argentina’s Wider Economy

Argentina’s Vaca Muerta is booming as the key shale province outside the United States has seen record oil and near-record natural gas production in recent…

OilPrice.com Aug 1, 2026
The World Cup Is Not for Sale
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The World Cup Is Not for Sale

Louisa Thomas on the FIFA president Gianni Infantino’s proposed plan to sell off the World Cup, which was scrapped after major backlash.

The New Yorker Aug 1, 2026
Free meal program still prioritizes local food commodities: BGN
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Free meal program still prioritizes local food commodities: BGN

Head of the National Nutrition Agency (BGN) Sudaryono reaffirmed that his agency continues to prioritize locally sourced food commodities in regions for the ...

Antaranews.com Aug 1, 2026
Pakistan minister says governance has ‘collapsed’; warns united ‘cockroaches’ can ‘turn everything upside down’
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Pakistan minister says governance has ‘collapsed’; warns united ‘cockroaches’ can ‘turn everything upside down’

Pakistan's interior minister declared the nation's governance system has collapsed. He called for sweeping constitutional reforms and new administrative units to address crises. Young Pakistanis…

The Times of India Aug 1, 2026
Aluminium signals recovery after correction; supply risks and energy concerns may drive the next leg higher
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Aluminium signals recovery after correction; supply risks and energy concerns may drive the next leg higher

The recent rebound has been supported by tightening global inventories, concerns over energy availability in key producing regions, geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, and…

The Times of India Aug 1, 2026
How Long will US be Gaslighted by Israeli Ops? Land Blockade of Iran Floated
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How Long will US be Gaslighted by Israeli Ops? Land Blockade of Iran Floated

So is this gaslighting exercise just for the dull and belligerent Trump? Is even he this stupid?

Juancole.com Aug 1, 2026
Bitget Wallet Card Turns Cashback Into Bitcoin, Gold and Tokenized Stocks
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Bitget Wallet Card Turns Cashback Into Bitcoin, Gold and Tokenized Stocks

Bitget Wallet, a self-custodial crypto wallet for everyday finance, has introduced Assetback, an asset cashback program turning the Bitget Wallet Card ....

GlobeNewswire Aug 1, 2026
GIFT City investment for NRIs: Know your options, tax benefits, and how to invest in India in dollars
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GIFT City investment for NRIs: Know your options, tax benefits, and how to invest in India in dollars

GIFT City offers NRIs and OCIs a dollar-denominated investment ecosystem. This financial hub provides access to global and Indian investment products. Investors can avoid rupee…

The Times of India Aug 1, 2026
Crude oil futures fall 3% to ₹7,811/barrel amid easing supply concerns
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Crude oil futures fall 3% to ₹7,811/barrel amid easing supply concerns

On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), crude futures for August delivery depreciated ₹226, or 2.81%, to ₹7,811 per barrel

BusinessLine Jul 31, 2026
Turning nature into Indonesia's next economic advantage
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Turning nature into Indonesia's next economic advantage

The way economies create value is changing. As climate change and stricter sustainability standards reshape global markets, countries are increasingly judged ...

Antaranews.com Jul 31, 2026
South Korea’s Kospi index jumps more than 16% on a surge of chipmaking stocks
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South Korea’s Kospi index jumps more than 16% on a surge of chipmaking stocks

South Korea’s Kospi index has jumped more than 16% as artificial intelligence-related stocks bounced back after losses earlier this week

Abcnews.com Jul 31, 2026
Credit Agricole tops second quarter forecasts
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Credit Agricole tops second quarter forecasts

France's Credit Agricole has posted better-than-expected second-quarter earnings, driven by growth across its retail, asset management and investment banking businesses.

RTE Jul 31, 2026