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New Zealand delivers landmark apology to survivors of state abuse
New Zealand's prime minister delivered a historic apology Tuesday to victims abused in state care, acknowledging the "unimaginable pain" suffered within children's homes and psychiatric hospitals.
China's largest air show takes off with fighter jets, attack drones
Stealth fighter jets and attack drones took centre stage as China's largest air show officially opened on Tuesday, an opportunity for Beijing to showcase its growing military might to potential customers and rivals alike.
Asian markets stutter with focus on China as Trump picks team
Traders struggled Tuesday to bounce back from the previous day's losses in most markets sparked by disappointment over China's economic support measures, while keeping tabs on the United States as president-elect Donald Trump builds his cabinet.
Bees help tackle elephant-human conflict in Kenya
"We used to hate elephants a lot," Kenyan farmer Charity Mwangome says, pausing from her work under the shade of a baobab tree.
Australia moves to keep its banks in the Pacific
Australia will move to stem the exodus of its banks from the Pacific Islands, the country's top economic official said, as concerns mount that China could bolster its influence by filling in the gaps.
Italy and Lufthansa reach deal on ITA Airways stake
The Italian government and Lufthansa reached a deal on the sale of a stake in flag carrier ITA Airways to the German airline, Rome announced Monday evening, hours before a midnight deadline to present the agreement to European regulators.
Gladstone Capital Corporation Earnings Call and Webcast Information
Gladstone Capital Corporation (Nasdaq:GLAD) announces the following event:
Diversified Energy Reports Strong Third Quarter 2024 Results
Continued Focus on Debt Repayments & Additional Undeveloped Land Sales
Horizon Kinetics Holding Corporation Reports Third Quarter 2024 Results
Third Quarter 2024 Highlights:Completes reverse acquisition merger transaction with Scott's Liquid Gold-Inc.Revenues of $15.4 million for the third quarter of 2024, an increase of 20.6%Revenues of $42.4 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, an increase of 7.6%Unearned performance revenue of $23.3 million as of September 30, 2024Assets under management (AUM) grew to $8.3 billion as of September 30, 2024Board of Directors declares a $0.053 per share dividend
Omniwire Launches New Credit Builder Debit Card
The innovative card provides financial institutions with a safe and accessible option for consumers to build or improve their credit history.
Pharrell Williams kicks off Web Summit tech event
One of Europe's biggest tech events, Web Summit, launched on Monday in Lisbon with pop superstar Pharrell Williams among those taking to the stage.
Peru's Chancay: China's megaport of entry to South America
Huge cranes loom over Peru's massive new Chinese-funded Chancay port, a symbol of Beijing's growing influence in South America which is set to be inaugurated by President Xi Jinping on Thursday.
Lindt melted own 'excellence' claim in US lawsuit: reports
In a bid to dodge a US lawsuit, Swiss chocolatier Lindt & Sprungli has scuppered its own claims about the excellence of its products -- a cornerstone of its marketing strategy.
'London's best-kept secret': UK's largest wholesale market turns 50
By the time most Londoners had rolled out of bed on Monday morning, Gary Marshall was already winding down for the day at New Covent Garden Market.
Mauritius prime minister concedes election defeat
The Mauritius opposition appeared to be headed for victory in legislative elections after Prime Minister Pravind Jugnauth on Monday conceded defeat.
China says to impose anti-dumping measures on EU brandy
China said Monday it will impose "temporary anti-dumping measures" on brandy imported from the European Union, deepening a trade standoff between Beijing and Brussels after similar measures last month.
Mauritius awaits results of tense election race
Mauritians are set to find out Monday who will govern their Indian Ocean island nation for the next five years after a hotly disputed election race.
Asian stocks struggle as China support plan falls flat, bitcoin hits record
Most Asian markets fell Monday after China's keenly awaited plans to support the world's number two economy fell short of expectations, while traders were also keeping tabs on Washington as Donald Trump puts his cabinet together after last week's election win.
White truffles, Italy's gold, menaced by climate change
Deep in a thick forest in Italy's northwestern Piedmont region, the hunt is on for the white Alba truffle, with excited dogs zigzagging and digging into the wet earth.
China's 'Singles Day' shopping spree in spotlight as spending flags
China's largest online shopping bonanza wraps up on Monday, with analysts and investors watching for signs that consumption is rebounding in the world's second-largest economy after recent efforts by Beijing to boost activity.
Mauritius awaits results of close-fought vote
Mauritians are set to find out Monday who will govern their Indian Ocean island nation for the next five years after a hotly disputed election race.
Japan's record number of women MPs still minority
New lawmaker Saria Hino takes her seat on Monday as one of a record number of women in Japan's parliament, but while campaigning ahead of the recent election, a voter asked her: "Who's looking after your children?"
Asian stocks drop as China support plan falls flat, bitcoin hits record
Asian markets fell Monday after China's keenly anticipated plans to support the world's number two economy fell short of expectations, while traders were also keeping tabs on Washington as Donald Trump puts his cabinet together after last week's election win.
Taylor Swift triumphs at MTV Europe Music Awards dominated by female artists
Taylor Swift led the way at the 2024 MTV Europe Music Awards in Manchester on Sunday, picking up four awards on a night dominated by female artists, including Tyla and Sabrina Carpenter.
abrdn U.S. Closed-End Funds Announce Distribution Payment Details
The following abrdn U.S. Closed-End Funds (NYSE:ACP, AGD, AOD, ASGI, AWP, HQH, HQL, IFN, JEQ, THQ, THW)(NYSE American:FAX, FCO, IAF, VFL), announced today that the closed end funds in the chart directly below will pay the distributions indicated on a per share basis on November 29, 2024 to all shareholders of record as of November 21, 2024 (ex-dividend date November 21, 2024). These dates apply to the Funds listed below with the exception of the abrdn Healthcare Investors (HQH), the abrdn Life Sciences Investors (HQL), the abrdn Australia Equity Fund, Inc. (IAF), the India Fund, Inc. (IFN) and the abrdn Japan Equity Fund, Inc. (JEQ) which will pay on January 10, 2025 to all shareholders of record as of November 21, 2024 (ex-dividend date November 21, 2024).
'Venom' stays potent, again leading N.America box office
Sony's "Venom: the Last Dance," extended its streak atop the North American box office with an estimated haul of $16.2 million on a notably slow weekend, industry watcher Exhibitor Relations reported Sunday.
Mauritius votes in election clouded by wire-tapping scandal
Mauritius was voting Sunday in a close-fought parliamentary election, with police at polling stations as the opposition warned about the risk of fraud in a nation touted as one of Africa's most stable and prosperous democracies.
Trump victory poses challenges for the Fed's independence
Donald Trump's return to the White House could put the independence of the US Federal Reserve under strain, potentially weakening its ability to fight against inflation and unemployment free from political interference.
US farmers gird for trade wars on Trump tariff pledges
Donald Trump's first White House term saw a bruising trade war with China that left a lingering impact on farmers -- and many are bracing for further fallout as the President-elect threatens higher levies on Beijing.
Economic woes sour prospects for China's dairy farmers
Farmer Liu Bingyong used to make a tidy profit selling milk but is now leaking cash -- the victim of a dairy sector crisis that embodies several of China's economic woes.
Mauritius votes in close-fought election race
Mauritius votes on Sunday in a tight election race that has been clouded by a wire-tapping scandal in a nation usually touted as one of Africa's most stable and prosperous democracies.
A 'jungle': Rome's teeming jail lays bare Italy's prison ills
Traces of black soot still mark the facade of the Regina Coeli jail, a reminder of the latest riots in Rome's infamous lock-up -- now emblematic of long-standing troubles plaguing Italy's prison system.