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Bank Indonesia just did something it hasn’t done in eight years: raise interest rates outside of a scheduled policy meeting. The central bank hiked its benchmark 7-day reverse repo rate by 25 basis points to 5.50% on June 9, a move that caught markets off guard and underscored just how seriously policymakers are taking the rupiah’s freefall. This isn’t a one-off panic button. It’s the second rate increase in three weeks, following a larger 50 basis point hike on May 20 that marked BI’s first tightening since April 2024. Together, the back-to-back moves have pushed the benchmark rate up 75…

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Key PointsShake Shack is bringing back its Dubai Chocolate Pistachio Shake nationwide on June 9 for a limited time.The shake, inspired by the viral Dubai chocolate bar, was one of the brand’s biggest limited-time hits last summer.Fans on Instagram seem very happy to have this one back.Last summer, Shake Shack’s Dubai Chocolate Pistachio Shake left a pretty lasting impression.We reviewed it at the time, and writer Megan Schaltegger was won over almost immediately. “I went into the taste test with normal expectations,” she wrote. “I didn’t anticipate disliking the drink by any means (it’s a milkshake, after all). I just…

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From a Water Bottle on Jakarta-Bandung HSR to the path of cooperation By: Global Times | Published: Jun 09, 2026 08:26 PM An upside-down bottle on Indonesia’s high-speed rail reveals China-Indonesia bilateral potential! Mari Elka Pangestu, former Indonesian minister of trade, highlights the transformative Jakarta-Bandung High-Speed Rail, delves into the depth of China-Indonesia cooperation, and explores a new path for trilateral win-win cooperation among China, the US, and Southeast Asia. Source link

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The Bank of England has warned the public against falling for AI-generated scams after deepfake videos of Nigel Farage fighting its governor spread online.Andrew Bailey, the head of the BoE, said AI-generated content related to central banks was spreading and urged people to be “vigilant”.He spoke out after the videos of the Reform UK leader and Bailey fighting on the set of BBC One’s Question Time appeared on the social media platform X.The videos showed the men being separated by police officers and even depict Farage holding a gun while he grapples with Bailey.A deepfake AI image of Nigel Farage…

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Vir Biotechnology stock is drawing renewed attention as the company transitions from pandemic-driven revenue to a pipeline-focused story built around infectious diseases and immunology. Investors are now scrutinizing the cash runway, clinical milestones and potential new partnerships following the latest quarterly numbers and program updates from the San Francisco–based biotech.As of: 09.06.2026By the editorial team – specialized in equity coverage.At a glanceName: Vir BiotechnologySector/industry: Biotechnology, infectious diseases, immunologyHeadquarters/country: San Francisco, United StatesCore markets: United States and international pharmaceutical marketsKey revenue drivers: Product and royalty revenue from infectious disease therapies, collaboration and license income, and milestone paymentsHome exchange/listing venue: Nasdaq (ticker:…

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Svay Rieng faces Port FC at on Thu, Nov 19, 2026, 00:00 UTC. This match is part of the ASEAN Club Championship. You can check the recent head-to-head encounters, as well as full H2H record on this page to see how Svay Rieng and Port FC have fared against each other in the past. On FotMob, you can follow the Svay Rieng vs Port FC live score with a full set of match features, including:Live updates: Every goal, card, substitution and key moment instantly delivered on FotMob.Real-time extensive stats powered by Opta: Possession, shots, corners, big chances created, xG, momentum,…

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Business Aviation & AAM Briefs: Aerofugia, Air Charter Service & More | Aviation Week https://aviationweek.com/themes/custom/particle/dist/app-drupal/assets/AW_logo_horizontal_small_white.svg Skip to main content Aviation Week Staff June 09, 2026 Bombardier Challenger 650 Credit: Alamy Aerofugia Unveils Mobile eVTOL Charging System China’s Aerofugia has developed a mobile charging station to support its AE200 eVTOL air taxi at remote sites. With a 264-kWh charging capacity, the truck-mounted system operates at 800 volts and can charge the aircraft’s batteries in 20 min., the… Subscription Required Business Aviation & AAM Briefs: Aerofugia, Air Charter Service & More is published in Business Aviation & Advanced Air Mobility Report, an Aviation…

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The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has cautioned Nigeria over its proposed $5 billion Total Return Swap arrangement with First Abu Dhabi Bank, warning that the structure could expose the country to hidden costs and financial risks, even as the government looks to alternative funding channels amid elevated global borrowing costs. Christian Ebeke, the IMF’s resident representative in Nigeria, raised concerns about the structure of the transaction, noting that Nigeria still had access to conventional financing options that could prove more transparent and potentially less risky. Fielding questions on Tuesday during a press briefing on Nigeria’s 2026 Article IV consultation, Ebeke…

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