More Iranian Schoolgirls Sickened in Suspected Poisoning Wave
Hundreds of schoolgirls were taken to hospitals across Iran on Saturday, state media reported, as suspected chemical attacks on the country’s girls schools continued.
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Colombia Prices Rise Less than Forecast to a Fresh 24-Year High
Colombian inflation accelerated less than expected in bittersweet news for policymakers as core price increases continued to gain pace.
Bankman-Fried Gets a Flip Phone While Out on Bail, US Says
Sam Bankman-Fried’s communication device will be a flip phone or some other “non-smartphone” without internet capabilities or such access disabled while he’s out on bail, prosecutors said.
Anti-ESG Crusader Wants to Take Trump’s Agenda to ‘Next Level’
Ohio biotech entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy is basing his long-shot Republican campaign for president in 2024 on persuading even hard-core supporters of Donald Trump that he can take the former president’s “America First” agenda “to the next level.”
Italy’s Meloni Defends Government Action After Sea Tragedy
Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has defended her government’s actions over the migrants shipwreck off the coast of Calabria, Southern Italy.
Italy’s CDP, Macquarie Said Set to Make Telecom Italia Grid Offer
Italy’s State lender and Macquarie Group Ltd. are prepared to present a multi-billion-euro offer for Telecom Italia SpA’s landline network as soon as Monday, according to people familiar with the matter.
Turkey’s Erdogan Criticizes Rivals Over Candidate Squabbles
Turkish leader Recep Tayyip Erdogan accused his rivals of political squabbling after the opposition alliance failed to come up with a joint presidential candidate ahead of elections in May.
Oil Investors Get $128 Billion Handout as Doubts Grow About Fossil Fuels
Shareholders envisioning the imminent peak of petroleum demand want executives to focus on short-term returns rather than long-term projects that risk becoming stranded assets.
Italy, UAE’s Adnoc to Pursue Strategic Partnership on Energy
Italy and the United Arab Emirates adopted two declarations of intent to work on a strategic partnership and to boost their cooperation on green energy during a visit by Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni.
