Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Economy
Clock ticking down to Trump tariffs on Canada, Mexico, China
Washington (AFP) - Time is running short for Canada, Mexico and China to avert sweeping tariffs announced by US President...
EU proposes emission rule delay to spare carmakers from fines
Brussels (Belgium) (AFP) - EU chief Ursula von der Leyen offered Monday to give struggling European carmakers "breathing space" by...
Debate over rates pause mounts as ECB set to cut again
Frankfurt (Germany) (AFP) - Massive German spending pledges and uncertainty caused by US trade policy are fuelling expectations the European...
Trump’s fentanyl tariffs hold wider political aims: analysts
Washington (AFP) - In doubling down on tariffs targeting Canada, Mexico and China, US President Donald Trump cites a lack...
Iran lawmakers sack minister over economic woes
Tehran (AFP) - Iran's parliament sacked the country's finance minister on Sunday after impeaching him over soaring inflation and a...
Four dead as French island reels from devastating cyclone
Saint-Denis de la Reunion (AFP) - Residents of the Indian Ocean island of La Reunion took stock of the damage...
Cyclone death toll rises to four on La Reunion
Saint-Denis de la Reunion (AFP) - At least four people have died in the Indian Ocean island of La Reunion...
Why Mexican manufacturers seem unfazed by threat of Trump tariffs
Tijuana (Mexico) (AFP) - If US President Donald Trump is to be taken at his word, Mexican imports to the...
England allows wild beaver releases in ‘milestone’ for UK nature
London (AFP) - Beavers will soon be released into waterways in England under a new scheme launched on Friday, signalling...
England allows wild beaver releases in ‘milestone’ for UK nature
London (AFP) - Beavers will soon be released into waterways in England under a new scheme launched on Friday, signalling...
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