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Lawsuit Challenges New Length-of-Stay Limit for International Students
Economy

Lawsuit Challenges New Length-of-Stay Limit for International Students

Lawsuit Challenges New Length-of-Stay Limit for International Students Johanna Alonso Wed, 08/19/2026 - 03:00 AM The rule, finalized last month, has drawn intense criticism from…

Inside Higher Ed Aug 19, 2026
Data centres could make abundant energy New Zealand’s competitive advantage - Rod Snodgrass
Economy

Data centres could make abundant energy New Zealand’s competitive advantage - Rod Snodgrass

OPINION: The Crown must treat energy and connectivity as national infrastructure.

New Zealand Herald Aug 19, 2026
Two new business dailies set for launch in India after nearly 18 years
Economy

Two new business dailies set for launch in India after nearly 18 years

The New Indian Express group is planning a national financial daily from Kochi, while Kumudam is preparing a bilingual Tamil-English business newspaper from Chennai

Business Standard Aug 18, 2026
Navya Nanda, Amitabh Bachchan’s granddaughter, says watching Dadi Ritu Nanda work inspired her to become an entrepreneur
Economy

Navya Nanda, Amitabh Bachchan’s granddaughter, says watching Dadi Ritu Nanda work inspired her to become an entrepreneur

Navya Nanda, Amitabh Bachchan's granddaughter, has said that watching her paternal grandmother Ritu Nanda run a business while growing up in Delhi was what first…

The Times of India Aug 18, 2026
How families in Javier Milei’s Argentina sank deep into debt
Economy

How families in Javier Milei’s Argentina sank deep into debt

Andrea feels deep shame when she thinks about the loan she took out a year ago in Buenos Aires that she is now unable to…

Hurriyet Daily News Aug 18, 2026
At Beijing AI-themed bar, DeepSeek tokens come with the pints
Economy

At Beijing AI-themed bar, DeepSeek tokens come with the pints

As AI enthusiasm sweeps across China, Song De opened AGI Bar, named after the concept of artificial general intelligence where AI systems surpass human intelligence,…

The Times of India Aug 18, 2026
Unemployment rate unchanged at 4.9% in blow for Andy Burnham after hopes it would fall
Economy

Unemployment rate unchanged at 4.9% in blow for Andy Burnham after hopes it would fall

The rate of UK unemployment remained unchanged at 4.9 per cent in the three months to June, the Office for National Statistics said today.

Dailymail.com Aug 18, 2026
Asian shares are mostly higher while US futures and oil prices hold steady
Economy

Asian shares are mostly higher while US futures and oil prices hold steady

Shares are mostly higher in Asia after U.S. stocks edged back from their all-time high following a weaker than expected report on the U.S. economy

Abcnews.com Aug 17, 2026
Russian Women's Team Tops Medal Table at European Artistic Gymnastics Championships
Economy

Russian Women's Team Tops Medal Table at European Artistic Gymnastics Championships

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian women's team topped the medal table at the European Artistic Gymnastics Championships in Zagreb.

Sputnikglobe.com Aug 17, 2026
China's economy slows further in July as retail sales barely grow, investment slump steepens
Economy

China's economy slows further in July as retail sales barely grow, investment slump steepens

China's economy lost momentum across the board in July, as consumer spending stalled and urban investment contracted at a faster pace while unemployment ticked higher,…

Biztoc.com Aug 17, 2026
'No10 North' means Manchester hogs the limelight but there's MUCH more to this region - these are England's northern cities you must visit instead
Economy

'No10 North' means Manchester hogs the limelight but there's MUCH more to this region - these are England's northern cities you must visit instead

'No10 North' has put Manchester firmly in the spotlight - but from Liverpool and Newcastle to York and Leeds, there's a whole host of other…

Dailymail.com Aug 17, 2026
Intuitive Expands Manufacturing Footprint in Asia Pacific with New Facility in Penang, Malaysia
Economy

Intuitive Expands Manufacturing Footprint in Asia Pacific with New Facility in Penang, Malaysia

Intuitive Expands Manufacturing Footprint in Asia Pacific with New Facility in Penang, Malaysia

BusinessLine Aug 17, 2026