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AFP
Feb 26, 2025

Dreadlocks and downward dogs: Oslo’s new bishop takes unorthodox approach

The 58-year-old straight-talker knows her unorthodox style comes as a surprise — but is keen to show a new side to Norway’s Protestant Church.

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AFP
Feb 26, 2025

Hamas official says no public ceremony for handover of bodies

The Hamas officials say, “The handover will take place without public presence to prevent the occupation from finding any pretext for delay or obstruction.”

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Reuters
Feb 26, 2025

Russia rules out ‘any options’ for European peacekeepers in Ukraine

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov says, “We cannot consider any options” when it comes to European peacekeepers.

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AFP
Feb 26, 2025

US to give ‘gold card’ as Donald Trump to sell residency permit for $5 million

US President Donald Trump unveiled plans Tuesday to sell new “gold card” residency permits for a price of $5 million each.

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Web Desk
Feb 26, 2025

Bitcoin struggles to recover, hits low of $88,159

Bitcoin entered Wednesday’s trade in the red as the price of the world’s largest cryptocurrency dropped to $88,159.55 around 00:55 UTC.

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Reuters
Feb 26, 2025

Safe-haven demand lifts gold prices amid US tariff concerns

Spot gold was up 0.1 per cent at $2,918.01 an ounce, as of 0237 GMT, after falling more than 2 per cent on Tuesday. US gold futures rose 0.5 per cent to $2,932.50.

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Reuters
Feb 26, 2025

Oil prices rebound after two-month lows as crude stocks drop

Oil prices climbed in early Asian trading hours on Wednesday, bouncing off two-month lows hit in the prior session, after an industry group reported US crude stockpiles fell last week.