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US wholesale prices jump 6.0% year-on-year in April, highest since 2022
Washington (United States) (AFP) - Wholesale prices in the United States rose sharply in April, lifted by a surge in...
Strong US economy’s resilience to shocks tested by Iran war
Washington (United States) (AFP) - If you look at the numbers, the United States economy seems to be doing surprisingly...
US appeals court halts order declaring Trump’s global 10% tariff illegal
Washington (United States) (AFP) - A US federal appeals court on Tuesday temporarily paused a ruling declaring President Donald Trump's...
US consumer inflation hits three-year high fuelled by Iran war
Washington (United States) (AFP) - Consumer inflation in the United States hit a three-year high in April, with the economic...
Japan crisp packs to go colourless due to Iran war crunch
Tokyo (AFP) - Japan's leading potato chip maker is feeling the crunch from shortages linked to the Iran war, swapping...
Thyssenkrupp cuts sales outlook on Mideast war
Frankfurt (Germany) (AFP) - German industrial giant Thyssenkrupp cut it sales forecast Tuesday, warning that the war in the Middle...
Trump to suspend US gas tax as Iran war spikes prices
Washington (United States) (AFP) - US President Donald Trump said on Monday that he plans to suspend a federal gasoline...
Macron announces 23 bn euros of investment at Africa summit
Nairobi (AFP) - French President Emmanuel Macron announced 23 billion euros ($27 billion) of investment for Africa during a major...
No end to war in sight as Iran and US reject talks terms
Tehran (AFP) - Iran said Monday it had demanded the release of its frozen assets and the end of a...
War in the Middle East: latest developments
Paris (France) (AFP) - Here are the latest developments in the Middle East war:- Iran demands end to war -Iran's...
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