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US private sector hiring sharply slows, drawing Trump ire
Washington (AFP) - US private sector hiring hit its slowest pace since 2023 in May, according to data Wednesday from...
EU gives Bulgaria green light to adopt euro in 2026
Sofia (Bulgaria) (AFP) - The EU gave the green light on Wednesday for Bulgaria to adopt the euro on January...
High-cost loans, Trump turmoil hurting Africa, says G20 panel chief
Johannesburg (AFP) - Critically needed economic growth in Africa is being held back by high borrowing costs imposed by international...
US steel, aluminum tariff hikes to take effect Wednesday: W.House
Washington (AFP) - The United States will double its tariffs on imported steel and aluminum starting Wednesday, according to the...
Trump says deal with Xi ‘extremely hard’ as steel tariffs double
Washington (AFP) - Donald Trump said Wednesday it was "extremely hard" to reach a deal with China, but EU and...
High-cost loans, Trump turmoil hurting Africa, says G20 panel chief
Johannesburg (AFP) - Critically needed economic growth in Africa is being held back by high borrowing costs imposed by international...
US doubles steel, aluminum tariffs as OECD ministers gather
Washington (AFP) - The United States doubled steel and aluminum tariffs Wednesday, casting a pall on a gathering of OECD...
Eurozone inflation slows sharply in May
Brussels (Belgium) (AFP) - Inflation in the eurozone eased in May to its lowest level in eight months, back below...
Trump, Xi will ‘likely’ talk this week: White House
Washington (AFP) - US President Donald Trump and China's President Xi Jinping will likely hold a long-awaited call later this...
Lebanon on bumpy road to public transport revival
Beirut (Lebanon) (AFP) - On Beirut's chaotic, car-choked streets, Lebanese student Fatima Fakih rides a shiny purple bus to university,...
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