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South Sudan says will resume oil production from Jan 8
South Sudan says will resume oil production from Jan 8
by  AFP

South Sudan could resume oil production "as early as tomorrow" almost a year after fighting in neighbouring Sudan ruptured a key pipeline, the government said Tuesday. After months of shutdown, South Sudan's government said production would resume from part of a facility operated by Dar Petroleum Operating Company (DPOC).

Eurozone inflation picks up in December
Eurozone inflation picks up in December
by  AFP

Eurozone inflation rose in December as energy prices slightly ticked up, official data showed Tuesday, rebounding for a third straight month but unlikely to stop another interest-rate cut by the European Central Bank. Other official data published on Tuesday showed unemployment in the eurozone stood at 6.3 percent in November. raz/ec/lth

McDonald's rolls back some of its diversity practices
McDonald's rolls back some of its diversity practices
by  AFP

McDonald's said Monday it will roll back some of its diversity practices, becoming the latest US organization to rethink its policies following a Supreme Court ruling that ended affirmative action in university admissions.

Blinken in Japan after rift on steel deal
Blinken in Japan after rift on steel deal
by  AFP

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken was in Japan on Tuesday for talks expected to address North Korean missile launches, but President Joe Biden's blocking of a steel deal is straining the allies' warm ties.

Meta Names UFC boss Dana White, a Trump ally, to board
Meta Names UFC boss Dana White, a Trump ally, to board
by  AFP

Social media giant Meta announced Monday the appointment of three new directors to its board, including Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) head Dana White, a close ally to US President-elect Donald Trump. I am a huge believer that social media and AI are the future," White said.