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Amazon's cloud services hit by global outage
A global outage hit Amazon's cloud services on Monday, the subsidiary of the US tech giant said, disrupting many websites and services including Amazon Prime, Perplexity, Fortnite, Alexa, Snapchat and Duolingo.
'People can breathe': hope for peace on Afghan-Pakistan border
After a week of violence, residents on the frontier between Afghanistan and Pakistan are hoping a new ceasefire deal will end the clashes and revive crucial cross-border trade.
Thyssenkrupp spins off warship unit to tap defence boom
Shares in Thyssenkrupp's naval unit surged Monday as it was spun off from the German industrial giant, highlighting the buzz around European defence firms as the continent rearms amid a growing Russian threat.
Kering shares jump on sale of beauty division to L'Oreal
The share price of Kering, the French luxury group that owns Gucci and other brands, jumped sharply Monday after it announced the $4.6-billion sale of its beauty products division to L'Oreal.
Stock markets bounce back as China-US trade fears ease
Equity markets rose Monday after conciliatory comments from Donald Trump at the weekend eased worries about China-US trade tensions, while Tokyo stocks surged to a record on news of a deal to end political turmoil in Japan.
Bolivia's new president faces worst economic crisis in decades
Bolivians elected Rodrigo Paz as president on Sunday, selecting the center-right senator and economist to address the country's worst economic crisis in 40 years.
China's economic growth slows amid sputtering domestic demand
China's economic growth slipped below five percent in the third quarter of 2025, the slowest pace in a year as trade headwinds and a domestic consumer slump continued to weigh.
Asian markets bounce back as China-US trade fears ease
Asian markets rose Monday after conciliatory comments from Donald Trump at the weekend ease worries about China-US trade tensions, while Tokyo stocks surged to a record on news of a deal to end political turmoil in Japan.
Phony AI content stealing fan attention during baseball playoffs
Baseball fans are facing an onslaught of phony AI content on Facebook, pushed by a clickbait network in Southeast Asia capitalizing on interest in the lead-up to the sport's World Series, an AFP investigation has found.
SMX Just Armed the New Cold War; This Time, the Battle Is Fought for Proof, Not Power
NEW YORK, NY, NY / ACCESS Newswire / October 20, 2025 / At Utah's White Mesa Mill, the smell of acid and ambition hangs in the air. Giant bags of monazite ore, each weighing more than a car, are stacked like silent weapons. Inside them sits the quiet fuel of the modern world, rare-earth elements that power everything from fighter jets and smartphones to wind turbines and electric cars.
Commonwealth M&A Facilitates Oxford Plumbing & Heating Acquisition by Sila Services
The Deal Marks Commonwealth M&A's Fifth Transaction in the Home Services Space
Thinking of Moving States to Avoid Tax Debt? Clear Start Tax Explains Why That Won't Work
Tax experts warn that relocating won't stop the IRS from collecting on unpaid taxes - and could even make matters worse.
Adapti, Inc. Signs Letter of Intent to Acquire Levelution Sports, Expanding NIL and Athlete Representation Capabilities
DALLAS, TX, NY / ACCESS Newswire / October 20, 2025 / Adapti, Inc. (OTCID:ADTI), a company developing AI technology to integrate sports and influencer management, today announced that it has signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) to acquire Levelution Sports, a premier NIL representation agency specializing in compliance, brand partnerships, and athlete development.
RedChip Companies Announces Sponsorship of the LD Micro Main Event XIX
ORLANDO, FL / ACCESS Newswire / October 20, 2025 / RedChip Companies, an industry leader in investor relations, media, and research for microcap and small-cap companies, today announced its sponsorship of the LD Micro Main Event XIX, taking place October 19-21, 2025, at the historic Hotel del Coronado in San Diego, California.
LHH Releases 2026 Annual Salary Guide Report Amidst Changing Workforce Dynamics
86% of workers feel confident they can find a new job within six months, and 57% of workers globally are considering changing jobs. Business continuity now depends on talent adaptability, not just market performance.
Bangladesh probes cause of massive airport fire
Bangladeshi traders on Sunday assessed heavy losses after a devastating fire tore through the cargo complex of the country's main international airport, as the government opened an investigation into possible arson.
Ivory Coast 'returnees' rebuild lives at home
In the Ivory Coast town of Daloa, tales like Marie Godo's of dreams shattered overseas are common.
Border order: Geneva schools kick out Swiss kids living in France
Swiss families priced out of Geneva and forced to live just across the border in France are reeling from another blow: their children are now being elbowed out of Genevan schools.
Withering vines: California grape farmers abandon fields as local wine struggles
For more than a century, Lodi's grape growers have supplied the old wineries that make this Californian city famous. But rocketing costs, falling demand and competition from imports mean some are now abandoning their vineyards.
Historical Adventure Series ‘Adventures in Time' Inspires Young Readers to Explore the Past
Hartgraves & the Adventure in Time!
Pope Leo visits 'school of peace' sailing the Mediterranean
Arm in arm, young people of different faiths perform the dabke, an Arabic folk dance, in the Italian port of Ostia, elated by a visit from Pope Leo XIV.
Air China flight safely diverted to Shanghai after battery fire in cabin
A commercial passenger flight operated by Air China was safely diverted to Shanghai on Saturday after a battery stowed in a passenger's carry-on luggage caught fire, the airline said.
Anti-Trump protesters fire arrows at Colombian police, injuring four
Four police officers in Colombia's capital were injured Friday after protesters outside the US embassy fired arrows and explosives during a rally against President Donald Trump's policies, officials said.
US court bars NSO Group from installing spyware on WhatsApp
A US judge on Friday granted an injunction barring Israeli spyware maker NSO Group from targeting WhatsApp users but slashed a $168 million damages award at trial to just $4 million.
John Bolton: national security hawk turned Trump foe
John Bolton has spent decades navigating the halls of power in Washington, earning a reputation as a leading foreign policy hawk.
Argentine peso drops against dollar despite US backing
Argentines scrambled Friday to buy dollars and household items as the peso depreciated against the greenback, despite multi-billion dollars of US support for the under-pressure currency.
US stocks bounce back as Trump softens China trade tone
Wall Street stocks bounced back Friday following conciliatory signals from Washington towards Beijing on trade while worries about regional banks receded.
In Argentine farm town, Milei mania fizzles
For clues as to why Argentina's President Javier Milei faces a potential drubbing in next week's mid-terms, look no further than San Andres de Giles, a farming town set amid wheat fields two hours from Buenos Aires.
US Fed official urges caution but says could back October cut
A senior member of the US Federal Reserve on Friday indicated he could back another interest rate cut later this month, while urging a meeting-by-meeting approach going forward.
US Treasury chief to speak with China counterpart as tensions flare
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is set to speak Friday with Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng, an official from President Donald Trump's administration told AFP -- as Washington works to rally allies to respond to Beijing's rare earth curbs.
Stocks slide even as fears over banks, trade war ease
Global stocks mostly fell Friday even as concerns over bank loans and an escalation in the US-China trade war eased.
US stocks rise as fears over banks, trade war ease
US stock markets rose Friday as concerns over bank loans and an escalation in the US-China trade war eased.