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Economy
US House set to vote on landmark crypto bills this week
Washington (AFP) - US lawmakers are on the verge of passing landmark legislation that will give the much-maligned crypto world...
‘Dialogue’ must be at heart of China, Australia ties, PM tells Xi
Beijing (AFP) - "Dialogue" must be at the heart of ties between Canberra and Beijing, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese...
China’s economy grows 5.2% on trade war truce
Beijing (AFP) - China's economy expanded more than five percent in the second quarter, official data showed Tuesday, buoyed by...
Ukraine’s Zelensky proposes new PM, defence minister in major reshuffle
Kyiv (Ukraine) (AFP) - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Monday proposed a new prime minister and defence minister, part of...
EU still seeks Trump trade deal — but readies retaliation
Brussels (Belgium) (AFP) - The EU on Monday moved to firm up possible retaliation if US President Donald Trump hits...
EU still seeks trade deal after new Trump tariff threat
Brussels (Belgium) (AFP) - The EU still hopes to strike a deal with the United States despite President Donald Trump's...
China exports beat forecasts in June after US tariff truce
Beijing (AFP) - China's exports rose more than expected in June, official data showed Monday, after Washington and Beijing agreed...
EU ministers weigh response to latest Trump tariff threat
Brussels (Belgium) (AFP) - EU ministers on Monday will debate the bloc's approach to trade talks with the United States,...
‘Las Vegas in Laos’: the riverside city awash with crime
Van Pak Len (Laos) (AFP) - Rising from the muddy fields on the Mekong riverbank in Laos, a lotus tops...
US conducts military exercises at Panama Canal
Panama City (AFP) - The United States military teamed with Panamanian police to conduct a series of new exercises aimed...
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