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Dollar kept aloft as another Trump deadline looms - Reuters

Infrastructure lens: Dollar kept aloft as another Trump deadline looms Reuters

Dollar Stability Amid Anticipated Trump Deadline

The dollar's stability is notable as markets prepare for another impending deadline linked to Trump, indicating potential implications for currency flows and market dynamics.

Editorial Staff Apr 7

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The French Tennis Federation's goal to renovate obsolete clay courts

Infrastructure lens: The organization hopes to double the proportion of courts with the surface material across the country by 2032. Nearly 13,000 porous concrete courts could be renovated and covered with artificial clay, which requires lit

Editorial Staff Apr 6

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🔴 NASA regains communications with astronauts after expected blackout

Infrastructure lens: 🔴 NASA regains communications with astronauts after expected blackout

Editorial Staff Apr 6

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Little sign of breakthrough as Trump's Iran deadline nears

Infrastructure lens: The US president is in a delicate political position as the final hours to Tuesday's deadline for Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz tick down.

Editorial Staff Apr 6

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Pentagon’s new plans in Iran give Trump a way out of war crime accusations - Politico

Infrastructure lens: Pentagon’s new plans in Iran give Trump a way out of war crime accusations Politico

Editorial Staff Apr 6

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WHO suspends Gaza medical evacuations after contract worker killed

Infrastructure lens: Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, the World Health Organization's chief, said on X that 'evacuations will remain suspended until further notice' as the 'relevant authorities' were investigating what had happened. So far, no de

Editorial Staff Apr 6

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Howard Lutnick will testify to Congress about Jeffrey Epstein next month - Politico

Infrastructure lens: Howard Lutnick will testify to Congress about Jeffrey Epstein next month Politico

Editorial Staff Apr 6

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Middle East war means 'all roads' lead to higher prices, slower growth, IMF chief says - Reuters

Infrastructure lens: Middle East war means 'all roads' lead to higher prices, slower growth, IMF chief says Reuters

Editorial Staff Apr 6

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Lil Nas X assault case to be dismissed if he completes mental health programme

Infrastructure lens: The judge said the musician's behaviour when he was arrested in LA last year was "aberrant from his normal conduct".

Editorial Staff Apr 6

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Trump operating in a 'carnival framework' that allows rule-breaking in domestic and foreign policy

Infrastructure lens: US President Donald Trump's mixed messaging and conflicting signals have characterised the war in Iran. For more on the US president's increasingly bombastic rhetoric, and what's likely to happen next, FRANCE 24's Sharon

Editorial Staff Apr 6

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Nine policemen sentenced to death in India over Covid custody killings

Infrastructure lens: The father and son died in jail after being arrested on suspicion of breaching Covid lockdown rules in 2020.

Editorial Staff Apr 6

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Vance is on standby in Iran talks - Politico

Infrastructure lens: Vance is on standby in Iran talks Politico

Editorial Staff Apr 6

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Israel attacks Iran's South Pars gas field again

Infrastructure lens: Israeli airstrikes hit two petrochemical plants in Iran's South Pars gas field complex. It's the second time Israel has targeted the key energy complex since the war started. The previous attack on March 18 triggered ret

Editorial Staff Apr 6

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🔴 Follow live: Artemis II's final lunar flyby

Infrastructure lens: 🔴 Follow live: Artemis II's final lunar flyby

Editorial Staff Apr 6

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Easter Weekend Attacks in Nigeria: Infrastructure and Security Implications

Recent attacks in Nigeria over the Easter weekend have resulted in numerous fatalities, raising concerns about security infrastructure and response capabilities.

Editorial Staff Apr 6

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AP says it will offer buyouts as part of pivot away from newspaper-focused history - AP News

Infrastructure lens: AP says it will offer buyouts as part of pivot away from newspaper-focused history AP News

Editorial Staff Apr 6

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What can Artemis II astronauts see that satellites haven't captured?

Infrastructure lens: The astronauts on Artemis II will observe parts of the moon rarely seen by human eyes. A NASA planetary scientist said it will offer a vital perspective for lunar research.

Editorial Staff Apr 6

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Gas prices are high. What can you do about it?

Infrastructure lens: With gasoline prices averaging above $4 a gallon nationally, drivers are grappling with a sharp rise in fuel costs. How can you get the most out of every fill-up?

Editorial Staff Apr 6

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SoFi Stadium workers urge FIFA to bar ICE from World Cup, threaten strike - Reuters

Infrastructure lens: SoFi Stadium workers urge FIFA to bar ICE from World Cup, threaten strike Reuters

Editorial Staff Apr 6