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Twitter set to accept Elon Musk's $43 bn 'best and final' offer

Twitter may announce the $43 billion deal later on Monday once its board has met to recommend the transaction.

TikTok owner ByteDance appoints lawyer Julie Gao as new CFO; to join in May

Gao has advised on ByteDance's acquisitions of Musical.ly, which was later integrated into TikTok, and Shanghai-based gaming studio Moonton

Two-thirds of workers might seek new jobs if forced back to office: Survey

The findings track US data showing high levels of job turnover, as well as near-record vacancies as firms struggle to recruit and hold onto workers

Macron re-election has no immediate effect on France's credit rating: S&P

Although the still-divided political landscape could see economic reforms watered down, S&P Global said

Gold falls to four-week low amid rate hike jitters, robust dollar

Spot gold fell 0.7% to $1,916.17 per ounce by 0922 GMT, earlier hitting its lowest since March 29 at $1,911.80

US says will reopen Kyiv embassy, 'Russia has already failed' in war aims

U.S. officials said they pledged new assistance worth $713 million for Zelenskiy's government and other countries in the region

European Union, India to set up trade, technology council: EU chief Ursula

Both sides agreed that rapid changes in the geopolitical environment highlight the need for joint in-depth strategic engagement

Gold hits 2-week low on hawkish Federal Reserve bets, dollar strengthens

Gold now at a two week low over Fed bets while the dollar is steadily strengthening its ground. Spot gold was down by 0.1% per ounce while futures were down by 0.2%

Euro inches up after Macron's victory, gains against bruised sterling

Euro gained a fraction after French President's comfortable defeat of his opponent Marine Le Pen. The outcome was largely expected by market pundits and political analysts.

Global edible oil markets simmer over shocking Indonesian ban on palm oil

Indonesia's ban on palm oil exports shocked global edible oils markets that already reached record high prices this year, and sparked alarm among major importers of the cooking medium.

Oil prices extend losses as Shanghai lockdowns hit demand outlook

Brent crude futures slid $1.90, or 1.8%, to $104.75 a barrel at 0015 GMT, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures fell $1.89, or 1.9%, to $100.18 a barrel

Under shareholder pressure, Twitter begins deal talks with Elon Musk

The company's decision to engage with Musk, taken earlier on Sunday, does not mean that it will accept his $54.20 per share bid, the sources said

Shanghai reports record deaths; virus-hit premises blocked by fences

Shanghai logged 21,058 new local Covid infections, most of which were mild, authorities said

Russia-Ukraine war: Zelenskyy seeks heavy arms from US officials

The trip by Blinken and Austin, announced earlier by Zelenskyy, would be the highest-level visit to Ukraine by US officials since Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered the invasion of the country

IMF says held 'fruitful' technical talks with Sri Lanka on loan request

The Fund said in a statement that the discussions included the need for Sri Lanka to implement 'a credible and coherent strategy' to restore macroeconoimc stability

Zelenskiy warns Russia is eyeing other countries after invading Ukraine

Russia says it is conducting a "special military operation" to demilitarise Ukraine and liberate its population from dangerous nationalists

Macron or Le Pen: Why it matters for France, the EU, and the West

Here's what to expect from them on major issues

Russia to deploy Sarmat missiles by autumn in 'historic' nuclear upgrade

The Sarmat is capable of carrying 10 or more nuclear warheads and decoys, and of striking targets thousands of miles away in the United States or Europe

NALCO faces coal scarcity as daily supplies diverted, few trains to spare

India has diverted coal supplies from the non-power sector, and put on hold plans for some fuel auctions, in a bid to ensure coal availability for utilities and tackle widespread power outages

Russia renews assault on Mariupol, intensifies Luhansk bombardment: Ukraine

More than 1,000 civilians are holed up with the troops at the Azovstal plant, according to Ukrainian authorities