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Ukraine's energy strikes hit Russians at the pump
Ukraine's energy strikes hit Russians at the pump
by  AFP

Watching the price tick higher as he filled up his car, Russian pensioner Oleg railed against the recent surge in petrol prices, pushed higher by Ukrainian strikes on Russia's oil infrastructure. Over the summer, a wave of strikes hit processing capacity at several key facilities, pushing fuel prices higher and leading to shortages.

Asian stocks surge into weekend with US rate cut 'seemingly locked in'
Asian stocks surge into weekend with US rate cut 'seemingly locked in'
by  AFP

Asian markets surged again Friday, tracking record highs across Wall Street, after US inflation and jobs data all but set in stone a Federal Reserve interest rate cut next week. A report last week revealed the economy added just 22,000 jobs in August, while revised data showed job growth was more than 900,000 fewer than previously reported in the year through March.

US consumer inflation heats up but unlikely to deter rate cut
US consumer inflation heats up but unlikely to deter rate cut
by  AFP

US consumer inflation rose last month to its highest level since January, government data showed Thursday, although analysts believe that this is unlikely to deter the central bank from an interest rate cut next week. All eyes are on inflation numbers this week, given that these typically have some bearing on the Federal Reserve's interest rate decisions.

Robot dogs, flying cars: five takeaways from the Munich auto show
Robot dogs, flying cars: five takeaways from the Munich auto show
by  AFP

From "flying cars" to robots and self-driving buses, here are some of the innovations spotted at this week's Munich auto fair, IAA Mobility, one of the world's biggest: 'Give cars wings' Chinese brands showcased their efforts to create "flying cars", small electric aircraft powered by multiple rotors designed for short journeys.

'Why not?' Europeans warming up to Chinese electric cars
'Why not?' Europeans warming up to Chinese electric cars
by  AFP

Checking out an electric vehicle made by China's BYD at the Munich auto show, German designer Tayo Osobu was impressed by the interior and said she would consider buying one. At the IAA auto fair in the German city this week, Chinese electric vehicle (EV) makers were out in force, highlighting the determination of the country's fast-growing car giants to make inroads into Europe.

China-US talks mark a 'small step' towards Xi meeting Trump
China-US talks mark a 'small step' towards Xi meeting Trump
by  AFP

Back-to-back talks between the United States and China's top diplomats and defence chiefs could mark "a small step" towards a meeting between the leaders of the two countries, analysts said, but cautioned against expecting an imminent summit.