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August 23, 2023

Russian fighter jet intercepts Norwegian plane over Baltic Sea

A Norwegian plane was intercepted by a Russian fighter jet over the Baltic Sea on Aug. 23, 2023. The plane turned away from the Russian border after seeing the jet.

August 22, 2023

Indivior settles class action lawsuit for $30M over alleged suppression of generic competition for Suboxone

Indivior reached a $30M settlement to resolve a class action lawsuit filed by health plans that accuses the company of unlawfully stifling competition for its opioid treatment Suboxone.

August 22, 2023

Canada to contest US softwood lumber tariffs deemed 'unfair, unjust and illegal'

Canada has announced its intention to challenge the U.S. tariffs on Canadian softwood lumber products, which Ottawa has characterized as "unfair, unjust and illegal."

August 22, 2023

Apple successfully dismisses lawsuit alleging 'racial bias' in Apple watch blood oxygen sensor accuracy

Apple emerged victorious on Monday as a lawsuit alleging that the blood oxygen sensor in its Apple Watch displayed 'racial bias' against individuals with darker skin tones was dismissed.

August 22, 2023

US seeks trade panel to resolve labor conflict at Mexican mine

The U.S. government announced on Tuesday its decision to activate a dispute-settlement panel under labor regulations embedded in the USMCA, marking the first instance of such an action.

August 21, 2023

Iraqi oil minister visits Ankara to address energy issues, including resumption of oil exports

Iraq's oil minister has arrived in Ankara for talks on several matters, with a primary focus on reestablishing the flow of oil exports through Turkey's Ceyhan oil terminal.

August 21, 2023

Clerical work likely primary victim of generative AI, UN study finds

A United Nations study indicated that while the rise of generative AI is not likely to completely replace most job roles, it will instead automate specific tasks within them.

August 21, 2023

Indonesia's electric vehicle push complicated by price concerns, low confidence

The Jakarta auto show provided Indonesia's government with a platform to reaffirm its commitment to boosting electric vehicle production and sales in Asia's largest auto market.

August 21, 2023

Japanese health ministry panel recommends approval of Alzheimer's treatment Leqembi

A panel convened by Japan's health ministry made a recommendation Monday in favor of endorsing the Alzheimer's disease medication Leqembi.

August 18, 2023

US imposes import duties on solar panel makers evading tariffs via southeast Asia

The U.S. has implemented import duties on solar panel manufacturers who engage in finishing their products in Southeast Asian countries to evade tariffs on Chinese-made goods