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Global spyware industry will expand despite scrutiny
The surveillance-for-hire industry faces unprecedented scrutiny from governments, the media and civil society
InternationalGlobal cocaine trade will evolve rapidly
The COVID-19 pandemic had a profound impact on the cocaine trade, which is a hotbed of development and innovation
InternationalLower-income debt-distressed nations face weak outlook
The UNCTAD Trade and Development report paints a dismal picture of the outlook in lower-income, debt-distressed nations
InternationalFirmer intra-Asia trade could boost China’s exporters
China’s exports rose by 14.8% in March, the first gain in six months and led by electric vehicles
ChinaFood, shelter and services key to US CPI easing faster
Headline consumer prices inflation eased to 5.0% but higher shelter and services prices kept core inflation at 5.6%
United StatesIsrael will not crack down on spyware exports
The business of a major Israeli spyware developer and exporter has been exposed by new research
IsraelMusk provides no clarity on Twitter's future
Elon Musk, who generally avoids media interviews, yesterday spoke to the BBC on wide-ranging issues
InternationalMarket turbulence and rising rates weigh on EU banking
Despite high prudential ratios and advantages over their US counterparts, EU banks are not immune to a confidence crisis
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