Wednesday, June 17, 2026
Economy
US existing home sales little-changed on sluggish market
Washington (AFP) - Sales of existing homes in the United States were tepid in May, according to industry data released...
Eurozone business activity almost flat again in June
Brussels (Belgium) (AFP) - Business activity in the eurozone was up marginally in June, marking the sixth consecutive month of...
Putin says recession in Russia ‘must not be allowed to happen’
Saint Petersburg (AFP) - President Vladimir Putin on Friday urged officials not to let Russia fall into recession "under any...
World Bank and IMF climate snub ‘worrying’, says COP29 presidency
Bonn (AFP) - The hosts of the most recent UN climate talks are worried international lenders are retreating from their...
Russian government, central bank spar over economic downturn
Saint Petersburg (AFP) - Russian officials sparred publicly on Friday over how to boost the economy, as growth slows more...
EU bars Chinese firms from major state medical equipment contracts
Brussels (Belgium) (AFP) - The European Union on Friday banned Chinese firms from government medical device purchases worth more than...
Europe’s lithium quest hampered by China and lack of cash
Paris (AFP) - Europe's ambition to be a world player in decarbonised transportation arguably depends on sourcing lithium abroad, especially...
Rice prices double in Japan as inflation accelerates
Tokyo (AFP) - The price of rice doubled in Japan in the 12 months to May, data showed Friday, as...
Brazil says free of bird flu, will resume poultry exports
Brasília (AFP) - Brazil said Wednesday it was free of bird flu, paving the way for it to resume chicken...
Shortages hit Nigeria’s drive towards natural gas-fuelled cars
Abuja (AFP) - Motorists in Nigerian cities are spending hours, or even days, queuing for natural gas to power their...
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