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Facebook parent Meta sees strong global ad sales while keeping AI costs in check

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

Meta Platforms outperformed market predictions for second-quarter revenue and offered a positive third-quarter outlook, highlighting strong digital advertising on its social media apps. Revenue rose 22% to $39.1 billion. This growth eased investor worries about Meta's heavy spending on AI and its metaverse unit, Reality Labs, despite continued substantial investments.

Bank of England close to cutting rates from 16-year high

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

The Bank of England considered cutting interest rates after maintaining them at a 16-year high of 5.25%. A close vote among policymakers was expected, with market probabilities suggesting a 66% chance of a quarter-point cut. Inflation trends and labor market conditions influenced this potentially crucial monetary policy decision.

Secrets Akumal Riviera Maya Map (2022 – 2020)

Paper Blog 

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Ready to dive into the heart of Secrets Akumal? This isn’t just any resort. Picture yourself lounging by one of the three infinity pools, maybe sipping a drink while the spa whispers relaxation. Craving adventure? The crystal-clear Caribbean is calling.

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#EndBadGovernance and danger of misplaced anger

The Punch 

Today is the set date for the Nigerian citizens to unleash their pent-up anger and frustration against their political leaders, nay the President Bola Tinubu government, through a channel popularised and sold as #EndBadGovernance protest. My fear is that because they have waited far too long, the rage may have a double impact. Just like

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Two Al-Jazeera reporters killed in Israeli strike in northern Gaza

Business Standard 

Two Al-Jazeera reporters were killed in an Israeli strike in northern Gaza on Wednesday, the satellite news network said, the latest Palestinian journalists working with the Qatari network to be killed in the war-torn enclave. Correspondent Ismail al-Ghoul, 27, cameraman Rami al-Rifi and a child who was not identified were killed in a blast that struck a car in Gaza City that the three were travelling in, according to the network and the Emergency and Ambulance Service, which helps recover and transport casualties to hospitals across Gaza. Читать дальше...

Dollar nurses losses after Fed hints rate cuts on the way; yen firms

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

The U.S. dollar fell on Thursday as the Federal Reserve suggested a possible interest rate cut in September. Meanwhile, the yen surged to its highest level since March after the Bank of Japan raised rates. Traders are now focused on upcoming inflation and jobs reports, expecting significant easing this year.

China sanctions US lawmaker

Voice of America 

Washington — China issued sanctions on U.S. Representative Jim McGovern, the sponsor of a bill advocating for a peaceful resolution of the China-Tibet dispute China views Tibet as an "inseparable part of China since ancient times," despite supporters of the Tibetan Government in Exile and the Dalai Lama saying that Tibet has historically been independent. Framed as a response to McGovern’s efforts to undermine Chinese territorial sovereignty, the sanctions freeze the representative’s Chinese assets... Читать дальше...

Asian stocks rally on Fed cut hopes, Yen climbs: Markets wrap

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

Asian markets and US futures climbed Thursday amid growing anticipation that the Federal Reserve will soon lower interest rates. The yen strengthened, leading to a drop in Japanese stocks. The US 10-year yield dipped to 4.03%, fueled by geopolitical events between Iran and Israel, and a shift in Fed policymakers' stance.