Thursday, October 1, 2026
Economy
World economies reel from Trump’s tariffs punch
Washington (AFP) - Global markets reeled Friday after President Donald Trump's tariffs barrage against nearly all US trading partners as...
UK top court to rule on multi-billion pound car loan scandal
London (AFP) - Britain's highest court will Friday determine whether controversial car loans were unlawful, which could pave the way...
British Airways owner sees profit jump on ‘strong’ demand
London (AFP) - IAG, the owner of British Airways and Spanish carrier Iberia, said Friday that its net profit jumped...
South Korea exports hit July record despite US tariff pressures
Seoul (AFP) - South Korea's exports surged to their highest level ever for a July, fuelled by strong overseas demand...
Trump orders tariffs on dozens of countries in push to reshape global trade
Washington (AFP) - President Donald Trump ordered the reimposition of tariffs on dozens of trading partners Thursday -- his cornerstone...
Brazil vows to fight Trump tariff ‘injustice’
Brasília (AFP) - Brazil vowed Thursday to combat US President Donald Trump's tariffs on its exports, saying it intends to...
Thousands of Afghans scramble for chance to work in Qatar
Herat (Afghanistan) (AFP) - When Mohammad Hanif heard Qatar was opening jobs to Afghans, he joined thousands of others to...
Hong Kong sees 3.1% growth in second quarter
Hong Kong (AFP) - Hong Kong's economy grew by 3. 1 percent in the second quarter, according to government estimates...
China manufacturing sinks again in July as US trade talks stall
Beijing (AFP) - China's factory output shrank more than expected in July, official data showed on Thursday, logging its fourth...
Taiwan’s economy accelerates in second quarter
Taipei (AFP) - Taiwan's economy grew at a forecast-busting pace in the second quarter, official data showed Thursday, fuelled by...
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