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UN maritime agency rejects Hormuz tolls
London (AFP) - The head of the UN's maritime agency said Monday there was "no legal basis" for imposing any...
War in the Middle East: latest developments
Paris (France) (AFP) - The latest developments in the Middle East war:- Iran FM meets Putin -President Vladimir Putin told...
Japan inflation cools demand for vending machine drinks
Tokyo (AFP) - From post offices and parks to stations and even the summit of Mount Fuji, Japan's vending machines...
TotalEnergies refinery working full tilt to keep France fuelled
Gonfreville-l'Orcher (France) (AFP) - A maze of over 40,000 kilometres (25,000 miles) of pipes located at the mouth of the...
US envoys heading to Pakistan for uncertain Iran talks
Islamabad (Pakistan) (AFP) - US envoys headed to the Pakistani capital Saturday in a bid to kickstart a new round...
EU trade chief seeks ‘positive traction’ on US steel tariffs
Washington (United States) (AFP) - The EU is seeking more progress in easing the effects of US steel tariffs, its...
Lebanon truce extended as Pakistan bids to revive US-Iran talks
Beirut (Lebanon) (AFP) - Israel and Lebanon extended their shaky ceasefire by three weeks on Friday, as Iran's foreign minister...
Justice Dept ends criminal probe into US Fed chair Powell
Washington (United States) (AFP) - The US Justice Department said Friday it is dropping a criminal probe on Federal Reserve...
Porsche exits sports car maker Bugatti Rimac
Berlin (AFP) - German carmaker Porsche announced on Friday the sale of its stakes in sports car manufacturer Bugatti Rimac...
Mideast war drives up condom, rubber glove prices: manufacturers
Kuala Lumpur (AFP) - Prices of rubber products have shot up due to supply chain disruptions stemming from the Middle...
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