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French Prime Minister Warns of Rising 2027 Budget Deficit

Paris: French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu has proposed a 2027 national budget framework of 54 billion euros, while issuing a caution that the deficit could escalate to 6.5 percent of GDP unless immediate spending cuts are implemented.

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Qatar Diamond Exchange Joins CIBJO as National Association Member

Doha: The Qatar Diamond Exchange (QDE) has been admitted to membership of CIBJO, the World Jewellery Confederation, marking a significant milestone for the exchange. This membership extends QDE’s influence beyond the diamond trade into the broader jew…

Japan’s Nikkei Sees Gains as Oil Prices Decline

Japan: Japan’s Nikkei index experienced an increase on Thursday as investors showed interest in gaming and pharmaceutical stocks, which had previously seen significant declines. The easing of crude oil prices and the anticipated monetary policy decisi…