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Economy
US sanctions top Hungary minister over ‘corruption’
Budapest (AFP) - The United States announced sanctions against the head of Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban's cabinet on Tuesday...
US trade deficit widens in November on imports jump
Washington (AFP) - The US trade gap widened in November according to government data released Tuesday, as imports rose faster...
Eurozone inflation rises, likely forcing slower ECB rate cuts
Brussels (Belgium) (AFP) - Eurozone inflation rose in December as energy prices slightly ticked up, official data showed Tuesday, which...
South Sudan says will resume oil production from Jan 8
Juba (AFP) - South Sudan could resume oil production "as early as tomorrow" almost a year after fighting in neighbouring...
Eurozone inflation picks up in December
Brussels (Belgium) (AFP) - Eurozone inflation rose in December as energy prices slightly ticked up, official data showed Tuesday, rebounding...
Japan PM says blocked US Steel deal could hit investments
Tokyo (AFP) - Japan's prime minister on Monday urged Washington to dispel concerns that a decision by Joe Biden to...
EV sales hit record in UK but still behind target
London (AFP) - The UK car industry sold a record number of all-electric vehicles in 2024 but still fell short...
World food prices dip 2% in 2024: FAO
Paris (AFP) - World food commodity prices declined by 2. 1 percent in 2024 compared to the previous year, the...
UK, Germany electricity cleanest on record in 2024
London (AFP) - Britain and Germany produced their cleanest electricity on record last year, with renewables reaching record highs, according...
Beijing slams US over potential Chinese drone ban
Beijing (AFP) - China said on Friday it would take "all necessary measures" in response to the United States announcing...
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