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Kalshi is reportedly planning to file for CFTC approval to launch a WTI crude oil perpetual futures contract that trades 24/5 without an expiration date.

Hong Kong former lawmaker William Wong Kam-fai is set to face four criminal charges next week, including dangerous driving and driving under the influence of alcohol, following a reported vehicle crash two months ago.

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The National Bank of Hungary has filed a police report regarding suspected embezzlement involving overpriced property acquisitions under its previous governor.

Crest Nicholson Holdings Plc has reversed its previous guidance for a modest profit and now expects to report a full-year loss.

Asian refiners' increased demand for Middle Eastern crude oil grades, particularly from China, India, and South Korea, has driven Dubai crude futures toward $100 per barrel.

The article highlights Alphabet's 82% year-over-year growth in Google Cloud revenue, framing it as a justification for the company's capital expenditure (capex) investments.

South African aviation authorities have opened a safety probe into a low-altitude flyover by two Airlink passenger jets near Cape Town’s DHL Stadium.

Remitly Global reported another strong earnings report, leading to a 17.4% stock price increase in the prior month.

The article describes the growth of 'friend-for-hire' services in Thailand, a gig economy trend driven by demographic shifts such as an aging population and rising single-person households.

US export curbs have driven Chinese tech firms to focus on 'chokepoints'—critical technology gaps—resulting in a higher share of IPOs on Shanghai’s Star Market targeting these areas.

The article reports that a negative U.S.