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US speaker somewhat strengthened by FISA renewal
The Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) is set for renewal after Speaker Mike Johnson accepted some changes
United StatesUS forces will likely withdraw from Niger
State media have announced the arrival of Russian instructors and an air defence system from Moscow
NigerKey talks bring Manila closer to Washington and Tokyo
The Philippine leader met the US president and the Japanese prime minister yesterday
PhilippinesAfrica will hope for speedy renewal of US AGOA act
A new bill proposes to extend the African Growth and Opportunity Act, the main foundation for US-Africa trade
United StatesUS bridge collapse poses political challenges
The federal fund used to reimburse states for emergency work on roads may be exhausted by the Baltimore bridge collapse
United StatesECB and Fed rate paths will be entwined in 2024-25
The ECB left interest rates on hold but committed to a cut soon, likely June
EUAntitust issues will affect AI market in Europe
The UK competition watchdog has raised concerns about a potential concentration of US 'big tech' in the AI market
United KingdomIsrael-Iran-US war risk is being over-hyped but exists
Fears are mounting of an imminent Iranian military retaliation targeting Israeli territory
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