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Aon Nears $17 Billion Deal for KKR-Backed Broker USI Insurance

Aon is nearing a roughly $17 billion agreement to acquire KKR-backed USI Insurance Services, one of the largest brokerage deals in years.

Sony Music, Warner Sue Anthropic Over Alleged Copyright Theft

Sony Music and Warner have sued Anthropic, alleging "blatant theft" of copyrighted lyrics used to train its Claude AI models as the firm eyes an IPO.

CIA Chief Ratcliffe Made Secret Moscow Trip to Warn Russia Off NATO

CIA director John Ratcliffe reportedly traveled to Moscow to warn Russia against attacking NATO states, US media said Thursday. The Kremlin dismissed the r

Qantas Shares Jump 4% on New Business Seats as Profit Hits Four-Year Low

Qantas shares rose 4% after unveiling new business-class seats, even as full-year profit fell to a four-year low on higher fuel costs.

Iran’s IRGC Strikes US Bases in Jordan After Larak Island Bombing

Iran's IRGC attacked US bases in Jordan on Monday after US forces struck two rocket launchers on Larak Island, sending oil prices up over 1%.

Iran War Fuels Euro Zone Inflation Surge to 2.5%, ECB Faces Rate Dilemma

Euro zone inflation surges to 2.5% in March due to rising energy costs amid the Iran war, prompting the ECB to consider interest rate hikes.

China’s Factory Activity Surges to One-Year High in March Amidst Global Disruptions

China's factory activity surged to a one-year high in March, with the manufacturing PMI reaching 50.4, signaling a robust rebound driven by increased production and export orders, despite global economic headwinds.

Chery Gears Up for South African Production by 2027

Chinese automaker Chery plans to start production at its newly acquired South African plant by the end of 2027, focusing on electrified vehicles and aiming to boost local employment and exports.

Japan Weighs Bold Oil Market Move to Rescue the Yen

Japan is considering a novel move to support its weakening yen: intervening in crude oil futures markets. Experts have raised questions about the feasibility, risks, and potential efficacy of this bold economic strategy.

Japan Grapples With Soaring Oil Prices and Weakening Yen, Fueling Inflation Fears

Japan faces mounting inflation as soaring oil prices and a weakening yen create a challenging economic environment, prompting concerns about stagflation and forcing the Bank of Japan into a difficult policy dilemma.

PetroChina’s 2025 Profits Dip Amidst Global Oil Price Volatility and Softening Demand

PetroChina reports a 4.5% drop in 2025 net profit due to lower oil prices and weak fuel demand, despite increased production and strong cash flow.

Henkel Seals $1.4 Billion Deal to Acquire Haircare Innovator Olaplex

Henkel announces $1.4 billion acquisition of Olaplex, aiming to boost its premium haircare portfolio and expand Olaplex's global reach. Learn more about the strategic deal.

Uber Elevates Travel Game: Acquires Luxury Chauffeur Service Blacklane

Uber Technologies acquires Blacklane, a global chauffeur service, to expand its luxury and executive travel offerings and enhance its premium mobility solutions worldwide.

AI Conference Reverses Sanctions Ban After China Boycott

NeurIPS AI conference reverses ban on papers from US-sanctioned entities after boycott by Chinese academic community, highlighting geopolitical tensions in AI research.

Tencent Weaves AI Agents into WeChat’s Fabric, Igniting China’s Fierce AI Competition

Tencent integrates OpenClaw AI agent into WeChat, enhancing its AI strategy amidst intense competition in China's technology sector.

Euro Zone Growth Falters Amidst War-Fueled Inflation and Stagflation Fears

Eurozone growth stalls as Middle East conflict fuels inflation and stagflation fears, impacting businesses and consumers.

Europe’s First Commercial Robotaxi Service Launches in Croatia Through Uber, Pony.ai, and Verne Partnership

Uber, Pony.ai, and Verne launch Europe's first commercial robotaxi service in Zagreb, Croatia, marking a significant advancement in autonomous mobility.

Dow Plunges into Correction Amid Middle East Tensions and War Fears

Dow Jones Industrial Average enters correction territory as Middle East tensions and Iran war fears drive a broad market sell-off and surge in oil prices.

Huawei’s New AI Chip Gains Traction with ByteDance and Alibaba Amidst Nvidia Restrictions

Huawei's new Ascend 950PR AI chip is gaining significant orders from ByteDance and Alibaba, challenging Nvidia's market share amidst U.S. export restrictions.

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