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May 2023
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Montana becomes the first US state to ba...

Bbc World Service
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The ban will take effect in 2024 although doubts about how it will be enforced remain. We explore the legal aspects of the new legislation and the impact it could have on businesses that rely on the app to reach their clients. Political instability is affecting the economy in Pakistan, where the former Prime Minister, Imran Khan, says that police have surro ... Show More
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U.S. President Donald Trump is threatening to put a 50% tariff on Brazilian imports. Brazil promises to retaliate with a 50% tariff of its own. So what does this escalating trade row mean for Embraer, one of the world’s biggest aircraft manufacturers based in Brazil? And could it ... Show More
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