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China tightens EV export rules from 2026

China tightens EV export rules from 2026

TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — China will tighten the rules for exporting electric vehicles by requiring automakers to obtain export permits from next year, the Commerce Ministry said Friday. The export li...

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After global aid cuts, nonprofits seek new energy and new partners on the UN sidelines

After global aid cuts, nonprofits seek new energy and new partners on the UN sidelines

NEW YORK (AP) — A passing comment in a hotel hallway at one of the many conferences on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly’s annual high-level meetings this past week may have tur...

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Belarus offers energy supply to Russian-occupied Ukraine

Belarus offers energy supply to Russian-occupied Ukraine

TALLINN, Estonia (AP) — Belarus unveiled a proposal on Friday to build a second nuclear power plant capable of supplying energy to Russian-occupied regions of Ukraine. President Alexander Lukashen...

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European defense ministers are holding ‘drone wall’ talks as airspace violations mount

European defense ministers are holding ‘drone wall’ talks as airspace violations mount

BRUSSELS (AP) — Defense ministers from European countries with borders close to Russia and Ukraine held talks on Friday about building a “drone wall” to plug gaps in their defenses following sever...

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Big pharma stocks rise as Street reacts to latest presidential tariff plan

Big pharma stocks rise as Street reacts to latest presidential tariff plan

Shares of some big drugmakers rose Friday as Wall Street started sorting out the impact of President Donald Trump’s latest tariff announcement. The president said late Thursday that he would place...

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Helene-damaged businesses hope for strong fall foliage season a year after storm

Helene-damaged businesses hope for strong fall foliage season a year after storm

OLD FORT, N.C. (AP) — Morning mist is still burning off the surrounding mountains when they appear: Small groups of helmeted riders on one-wheeled, skateboard-like contraptions, navigating the pit...

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