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Markets mixed as Trump flags fresh tariffs, eyes on trade talks

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The long slow death of Norway's wild salmon

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Can Kenya attract the outsourcing jobs of the AI future?

AFP - 2h ago

China's snaps 4-month consumer decline but factory price deflation deepens

AFP - 4h ago

China's 'new farmers' learn to livestream in rural revitalisation

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Asian markets mixed as Trump flags fresh tariffs, eyes on trade talks

AFP - 4h ago

Major US teachers union teams up with AI giants

Jul 08 2025

United Airlines to resume US service to Tel Aviv

Jul 08 2025

Trump says 'no extensions' to Aug 1 tariff deadline

Jul 08 2025

Stocks mark time as Trump postpones tariffs deadline

Jul 08 2025

Bulgaria becomes 21st member to adopt euro after EU green light

Jul 08 2025

Stocks rise as Trump delays tariffs deadline

Jul 08 2025

Cambodian garment workers fret Trump's new tariff threat

Jul 08 2025

German exports to US tumble as Berlin urges quick trade deal

Jul 08 2025

Bulgaria to get final green light to adopt euro in 2026

Jul 08 2025

Markets rise as Trump sends tariff letters, delays deadline

Jul 08 2025

Major garment producer Bangladesh seeks deal after 35% US tariff

Jul 08 2025

Trump says new tariff deadline 'not 100 percent firm'

Jul 08 2025

Most markets rise as Trump sends tariff letters, delays deadline

Jul 08 2025

Trump unveils first wave of steeper US tariffs, extends deadline

Jul 07 2025

Trump unveils first wave of steeper US tariffs in push for deals

Jul 07 2025

US stocks retreat from records on Trump tariff deluge

Jul 07 2025

Trump tariff threat clouds final day of BRICS summit

Jul 07 2025

Trump says to slap allies Japan, South Korea with 25% tariffs

Jul 07 2025

Trump threatens allies Japan, South Korea with 25% tariffs

Jul 07 2025

Trump slaps allies Japan, South Korea with 25% tariffs

Jul 07 2025

Celebs light up Schiaparelli to open Paris Haute Couture Week

Jul 07 2025

BRICS criticism brings Trump 10% tariff threat

Jul 07 2025

Stocks diverge as US tariff deadline looms

Jul 07 2025

Trump steps up pressure for deals as US tariff deadline nears

Jul 07 2025

Demna to bow out at Balenciaga in Paris Haute Couture Week

Jul 07 2025

European stocks, dollar firm as US tariff deadline looms

Jul 07 2025

Apple appeals 500-mn-euro EU fine

Jul 07 2025

Stock markets struggle as Trump's tariff deadline looms

Jul 07 2025

North Korea bars Western influencers from trade fair tour

Jul 07 2025

BRICS nations slam Trump tariffs, condemn strikes on Iran

Jul 07 2025

Trump says to send first tariff letters on Monday

Jul 07 2025

Asian markets drop as Trump's tariff deadline looms

Jul 07 2025

Where do trade talks stand in the rush to avert higher US tariffs?

Jul 07 2025

Visa's 24/7 war room takes on global cybercriminals

Jul 07 2025

US tariffs to kick in Aug 1, barring trade deals

Jul 06 2025

'Into a void': Young US college graduates face employment crisis

Jul 06 2025

US tariffs to kick in Aug 1, barring trade deals: Bessent

Jul 06 2025

BRICS nations hit out at Trump tariffs

Jul 06 2025

BRICS meeting in Rio hits out at Trump tariffs

Jul 06 2025

US tariffs to kick in Aug 1 barring trade deals: Treasury Secretary

Jul 06 2025

BRICS gather in Rio as Trump tariff wars loom

Jul 06 2025

Vietnam's laid-off communist officials face uncertain future

Jul 06 2025

In already precarious industry, US musicians struggle for health care

Jul 06 2025

AI robots fill in for weed killers and farm hands

Jul 06 2025

BRICS nations voice 'serious concerns' over Trump tariffs

Jul 06 2025

Modi and Milei meet in Argentina ahead of BRICS summit

Jul 05 2025

Turkey opens Spotify probe after 'provocative playlist' complaint

Jul 05 2025

China's first Legoland opens to tourists in Shanghai

Jul 05 2025

Eight OPEC+ alliance members move toward output hike at meeting

Jul 05 2025

Bombers and a 'beautiful bill' -- Trump celebrates US Independence Day

Jul 05 2025

BRICS nations to denounce Trump tariffs

Jul 05 2025

Trump signs 'big, beautiful' bill on US Independence Day

Jul 04 2025

BRICS nations to gather without Xi, Putin

Jul 04 2025

France says 'major issues' remain despite brandy price accord with China

Jul 04 2025

Second day of travel chaos as French air traffic controllers strike

Jul 04 2025

Rio to host BRICS summit wary of Trump

Jul 04 2025

Stocks, dollar drop as tariff talk dominates

Jul 04 2025

Trump to sign 'big, beautiful' bill on US Independence Day

Jul 04 2025

France praises China Cognac progress, warns of unresolved issues

Jul 04 2025

China to require EU brandy exporters to raise prices or face tariffs

Jul 04 2025

Trump wins 'phenomenal' victory as Congress passes flagship bill

Jul 04 2025

What is the state of play with Trump's tariffs?

Jul 04 2025

As US stocks hit records, experts see the dollar falling further

Jul 04 2025

South American bloc looks to Asia, Europe in face of Trump trade war

Jul 03 2025

World Bank's IFC ramps up investment amid global uncertainty

Jul 03 2025

Trump wins major victory as Congress passes flagship bill

Jul 03 2025

Stocks climb as strong US jobs data soothes growth worries

Jul 03 2025

Trump wins major victory as flagship bill passes Congress

Jul 03 2025

UN expert says firms 'profiting' from 'genocide' of Palestinians

Jul 03 2025

Modi pushes further India-Africa cooperation on Ghana visit

Jul 03 2025

Trump close to victory on flagship tax bill

Jul 03 2025

Hidden gem: Angola opens up to tourists in a pivot from oil

Jul 03 2025

US trade deficit widens in May as Trump tariffs fuel uncertainty

Jul 03 2025

Joy riders give Paris bike share system a flat

Jul 03 2025

US hiring beats expectations in June despite tariff worries

Jul 03 2025

Stocks climb as strong US jobs data pushes off rate hike

Jul 03 2025

Ten years after Brazil mine disaster, pollution persists

Jul 03 2025

US House close to final vote on Trump tax bill

Jul 03 2025

France fines Shein 40 mn euros over 'deceptive' sales practices

Jul 03 2025

Ethiopia's mega dam on the Nile 'now complete': PM

Jul 03 2025

Stock markets, dollar steady before US jobs data

Jul 03 2025

US-Vietnam trade deal sows new China standoff

Jul 03 2025

Strike by French air traffic controllers disrupts summer travel

Jul 03 2025

Japan plans 'world first' deep-sea mineral extraction

Jul 03 2025

Stocks rise, dollar dips ahead of US jobs data

Jul 03 2025

Asian stocks mixed as traders shrug at US-Vietnam trade deal

Jul 03 2025

US-Vietnam trade deal sows new China uncertainty

Jul 03 2025

Drought-hit Morocco turns to desalination to save vegetable bounty

Jul 03 2025

In US capital, Trump tariffs bite into restaurant profits

Jul 03 2025

Fate of major trade deal with EU hangs over Mercosur summit

Jul 02 2025

UK's Starmer backs finance minister after tears in parliament

Jul 02 2025

US stocks back at records as oil prices rally

Jul 02 2025

US senator urges bribery probe over Trump-Paramount settlement

Jul 02 2025

Tesla reports lower car sales, extending slump

Jul 02 2025

Trump says Vietnam to face 20% tariff under 'great' deal

Jul 02 2025

Wall Street shrugs off drop US private sector jobs

Jul 02 2025

Tesla reports lower car sales but figures better than feared

Jul 02 2025

French court convicts ex-Ubisoft bosses for workplace harassment

Jul 02 2025

Stocks stuck as US private sector jobs disappoint, UK's Reeves future uncertain

Jul 02 2025

UK govt backs finance minister after tears in parliament

Jul 02 2025

US private sector shed jobs for first time in recent years: ADP

Jul 02 2025