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REFILE-Taiwan says still assessing impact of China rare earths curbs on chip industry
TAIPEI, Oct 12 (Reuters) - Most rare earth materials used in Taiwan are supplied by Europe, the United States and Japan, but the impact of China's new curbs on the semiconductor industry still needs to be assessed, the island's economy ministry said on Sunday.China dramatically expanded its ...Reuters
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Beijing blames US for raising trade tensions, defends rare earth curbs
China says Trump complaints about rare earth export curbs reveal 'double standards'China accuses US of violating spirit of Madrid talksNo immediate tit-for-tat tariff hike from China China promises easy licensing for civilian use of rare earth exportsBy Eduardo Baptista and Selena Li BEI...Reuters
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EU begins gradual rollout of digital border system
EU Entry/Exit System to be rolled out over six monthsPassport stamping to be replaced by digital recordsEU seeks tighter border controls amid immigration pressures BRUSSELS, Oct 12 (Reuters) - European Union member countries began rolling out a new entry and exit system on Sunday at the bloc’s e...Reuters
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Australia considering critical minerals deal with US, The Age reports
SYDNEY, Oct 12 (Reuters) - Australia is mulling the introduction of mandated floor prices for critical minerals and funding for new rare earth projects as part of a proposed resources deal with the United States, The Age newspaper reported on Sunday.Government officials have initiated talks with min...Reuters
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US military will use R&D money to pay troops if shutdown persists
Oct 11 (Reuters) - The Trump administration said on Saturday it would pay troops during the federal government shutdown by tapping unused funds that had been set aside for research and development. "I am using my authority, as Commander in Chief, to direct our Secretary of War, Pet...Reuters
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Iran says it is open to 'fair, balanced' US nuclear proposal
DUBAI, Oct 11 (Reuters) - Iran welcomes a potential "fair and balanced" U.S. nuclear proposal, but Tehran has not received any proposal for negotiations, the country's top diplomat said on Saturday."If we receive a reasonable, balanced, and fair proposal from the Americans for negoti...Reuters
13 hours ago
US Ambassador to India Gor says he discussed bilateral issues with PM Modi
Oct 11 (Reuters) - U.S. Ambassador to India Sergio Gor said he met with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and discussed bilateral issues which included trade, defense and technology. Gor said he and Modi, in their first meeting in India, also discussed the importance of critical minerals to both t...Reuters
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Iran says open to 'fair, balanced' U.S. nuclear proposal
Oct 11 (Reuters) - Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said on Saturday that Tehran welcomes a potential "fair and balanced" U.S. nuclear proposal but sees no reason for talks with European powers.Speaking to Iranian state TV, Araqchi said that Tehran and Washington are exchanging mess...Reuters
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Trump says his administration 'identified funds' to pay troops during shutdown
Oct 11 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Saturday his administration has found a way to pay troops during the federal government shutdown and that he has ordered Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth to do so."I am using my authority, as Commander in Chief, to direct our Secretary of War, Pe...Reuters
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Trump threatens China with export controls on Boeing parts
Once big, Chinese orders are now a small part of Boeing's backlogFinancial effect of a ban would likely be relatively small for BoeingBoeing, China had reportedly been in talks for 500-jet dealBy Dan Catchpole and Steve Holland WASHINGTON, Oct 10 (Reuters) - The United States could impose exp...Reuters
Sat, Oct 11
Heavy rains in Mexico leave nearly 30 dead
MEXICO CITY, Oct 10 (Reuters) - Heavy rainfall in Mexico has left at least 27 people dead and more missing, authorities said on Friday, as downpours triggered several landslides, cut off power in some municipalities and caused rivers to burst their banks.Civil protection authorities in Hidalgo state...Reuters
Sat, Oct 11
US threatens visa restrictions, sanctions against UN members that back IMO emissions plan
Oct 10 (Reuters) - The United States on Friday threatened to use visa restrictions and sanctions to retaliate against nations that vote in favor of a plan put forward by a United Nations agency to reduce planet-warming greenhouse gas emissions from ocean shipping. U.N. member nations are scheduled t...Reuters
Sat, Oct 11
Trump trade chief Greer says significant progress made in trade talks with Cambodia
Oct 10 (Reuters) - U.S. and Cambodian officials made significant progress toward a bilateral trade agreement during meetings in Washington this week, U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said on Friday. "The progress made will provide more export and business opportunities for American f...Reuters
Sat, Oct 11
FAA staffing issues delay US air traffic for fifth straight day
FAA head says safety will not be compromised as staffing shortages persistMore than 23,000 flights have been delayed this weekUSDOT says about half of flight delays this week have been tied to FAA staffing issues By David Shepardson WASHINGTON, Oct 10 (Reuters) - The Federal Aviation Administrati...Reuters
Sat, Oct 11
Gold surges near $4,000 as US–China trade tensions ignite haven demand
Gold price rises during the North American session on Friday amid an escalation of the trade war between the US and China. This, the US government shutdown and expectation for further easing by the Federal Reserve (Fed) keep the yellow metal bid.
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Heavy rains in Mexico leave more than 20 dead
MEXICO CITY, Oct 10 (Reuters) - Heavy rainfall in Mexico has left at least 21 people dead and more missing, authorities said on Friday, as downpours triggered several landslides, cut off power in some municipalities and caused rivers to burst their banks.Civil protection authorities in Hidalgo state...Reuters
Fri, Oct 10
US weighs visa restrictions, sanctions against IMO members that back net zero emissions plan
Oct 10 (Reuters) - The United States is considering using visa restrictions and sanctions as retaliatory actions for countries that support the International Maritime Organization's "Net-Zero Framework" proposal, which is due to be voted on next week, President Donald Trump's adminis...Reuters
Fri, Oct 10
China hits back on US port fees with retaliatory levies
China to impose extra port fees on US ships from October 14US to start imposing port fees on Chinese ships on same dayUS-China tensions have risen since SeptemberBy Ryan Woo, Lisa Baertlein and Arathy Somasekhar BEIJING/LOS ANGELES, Oct 10 (Reuters) - China will slap port fees on U.S.-owned, oper...Reuters
Fri, Oct 10
US Plains HRW Wheat-Basis bids steady, protein premiums firm
CHICAGO, Oct 10 (Reuters) - Basis bids for hard red winter (HRW) wheat held steady at elevators in the southern U.S. Plains on Friday after firming at a few locations a day earlier, as sagging futures prices and ongoing fieldwork continued to discourage farmer selling, dealers said. Protein premium...Reuters
Fri, Oct 10
