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Putin hosts African leaders in Russia after grain deal exit
The Russian president will on Thursday host leaders of African countries for a summit in his native Saint Petersburg, as the continent braces for the consequences of Moscow's withdrawal from the Ukraine grain export deal.
City of Joburg pushes for CBD to be declared disaster site as cause of blast continues to puzzle authorities
The City of Johannesburg is working on having the CBD declared a disaster site following the gas explosion that damaged Bree Street, injured 48 and killed one.
Yemen speciality coffee 'wave' sweeps war-hit capital
Tucked amid shell-pocked buildings and roadside tributes to fallen fighters, a less obvious byproduct of wartime is spreading across Yemen's capital: speciality coffee houses serving steaming cups of top-rated pour-over. "It's a global movement, speciality coffee, but in Yemen it's more emotional."
Asian markets rally as traders bet on end to Fed rate hikes
Equity markets rose Thursday on hopes that the Federal Reserve's latest interest rate hike will be its last as data indicates inflation is being brought under control and the US economy appears set to avert a recession.
Vibrating vests translate music for deaf concertgoers
The violins reverberate in the ribcage, while cello and bass are felt a little further down, with horns in the shoulders and, more often than not, soloists in the wrists. "Ultimately, the big goal for me is that I will be able to feel a soft violin and it will be so gorgeous to my body and my mind that I would cry," he said.
'Fight is on' at deep sea mining debate in Jamaica
Nations opposed to deep sea mineral mining and those in favor of exploiting the oceans' depths butted heads in Jamaica on Wednesday, with both sides arguing their position would help protect the planet.
Mattel reports profit dip despite glow from 'Barbie' blockbuster
Mattel reported a drop in profits Wednesday on lower sales, including a decline in Barbie products in the second quarter. Barbie had a six percent drop in worldwide gross billings to $282.7 million.
Meta earnings beat market expectations as ads revive
Facebook parent Meta on Wednesday beat market expectations for quarterly earnings powered by a reviving digital ad business. Meta said in the earnings report that it expects its operating losses at the unit responsible for VR to "increase meaningfully" in the months ahead.
New Gap chief executive boosted Barbie as Mattel president
US clothing chain Gap announced Wednesday that it tapped as its next CEO Richard Dickson, the current Mattel president who has been credited with reinvigorating Barbie.
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