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JAKARTA: Indonesia’s central bank raised interest rates by 25 basis points on Tuesday (Jun 9) in an unexpected off-cycle rate hike, taking the benchmark rate to 5.50 per cent as it moves to stabilise the rupiah, which has hit a series of record lows.Bank Indonesia (BI) said in a statement posted on its website that the off-cycle rate hike was necessary because “the rupiah exchange rate has weakened more than expected” since its last meeting.The bank was scheduled to meet next week with the rupiah coming under mounting pressure after falling 8 per cent this year and 7 per cent since…

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new video loaded: Xi Jinping Makes Rare Trip to North Korea to Court Kim Jong-UnNorth Korean and Chinese state media footage showed China’s leader, Xi Jinping, arriving in Pyongyang, North Korea, for a summit with his counterpart, Kim Jong-un. The visit aimed to strengthen ties between the two nations.By Jiwoong HongJune 9, 2026

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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Bella Hadid is soaking up the sun ahead of summer.In a recent Instagram photo dump, the 29-year-old model posted a series of pictures of her enjoying some fun in the sun with her friends on a yacht.The photos all featured Hadid in a one-piece blue bikini as she posed in different positions throughout different areas of the boat.One of the pictures features Hadid sitting cross-legged with dark sunglasses on, as she held her hands up seemingly meditating during her day out at sea. Hadid shared multiple photos of herself on a yacht…

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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! BANGOR, Maine — It’s judgment day for Graham Platner, the embattled Democratic Senate candidate in left-leaning Maine who is aiming to oust longtime Republican Sen. Susan Collins in a crucial race that’s among a handful that will determine if the GOP holds its slim Senate majority in the midterm elections.Platner, an oyster farmer and military combat veteran who is backed by Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont and other top progressive champions, is facing a slew of controversies, which could make his expected Democratic primary victory in Maine much more interesting than originally…

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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! President Donald Trump received a massive reaction from a sold-out crowd at Madison Square Garden for Game 3 of the NBA Finals between the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs on Monday night.As the national anthem was being sung, Trump was shown on the MSG big screen above the court, and a mixed reaction from the crowd ensued.While there was some cheering, as Trump saluted the crowd from his suite, the boos from those in attendance rang louder before the video panned back to NYPD officers holding flags on the court.…

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Summer means fun in the sun for employees on vacation, but it also often means more assignments to juggle for their coworkers back at the office. To compound the stress, those returning from time off frequently face a mountain of catch-up work, instantly undoing the good vibes. Artificial intelligence can help, according to the management consulting firm Korn Ferry. The firm said some companies have started using AI agents, or custom bots, to lighten the summer scheduling load by handling basic correspondence, scheduling meetings and performing other administrative tasks while employees are on break. For employers, that approach also helps them balance their…

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BEIJING: Beijing said on Tuesday (Jun 9) it “firmly opposed” the US blacklisting of Chinese companies after Washington added tech giants Alibaba and Baidu to a list of firms it says are aiding the Chinese military.The Pentagon update on Monday came months after it released, and then quickly withdrew, an earlier version of the list without explanation.”China has consistently and firmly opposed the United States’ generalisation of the concept of national security … and its unreasonable suppression of Chinese companies,” foreign ministry spokesman Lin Jian told a news briefing.Lin urged Washington to “correct its erroneous practices”, warning that Beijing will…

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