Cuba Power Outages Persist as U.S. Tensions Escalate
Cubans face ongoing electricity blackouts and energy rationing, with tensions with the U.S. adding to the strain. The situation highlights infrastructure challenges and geopolitical pressures.
Cubans face ongoing electricity blackouts and energy rationing, with tensions with the U.S. adding to the strain. The situation highlights infrastructure challenges and geopolitical pressures.
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The European Central Bank has decided to keep its key interest rate unchanged, citing ongoing economic resilience in the eurozone despite global uncertainties.
CPPIB and OMERS plan to sell their combined 67% stake in Associated British Ports, potentially valuing the UK's largest port operator at over £10 billion in a major infrastructure divestment.
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Energy giant ConocoPhillips reveals plans to slash costs by US$1 billion in 2026 after reporting quarterly earnings below expectations, signaling strategic adjustments in the competitive oil sector.
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Barrick Gold Corp. plans to spin off its North American gold assets through an IPO by late 2026, aiming to reset after years of underperformance relative to rivals.
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Luxury outerwear brand Canada Goose reports third-quarter revenue exceeding analyst projections, showcasing resilience in the premium apparel market.
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