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Erosion of multilateralism threatens global stability: S.Africa leader
Cape Town (AFP) - The erosion of multilateralism threatens global growth and stability, President Cyril Ramaphosa warned Wednesday at a...
Shunned by US, Europe courts India over trade and security
Brussels (Belgium) (AFP) - The EU's top team is to embark on an "unprecedented" visit to India this week, as...
Under pressure, EU to take axe to green rules
Brussels (Belgium) (AFP) - The EU is expected to roll back a slew of environmental rules on Wednesday as it...
Nauru sells citizenship to fund climate change mitigation
Sydney (AFP) - Pacific microstate Nauru is selling citizenship to fund its retreat from rising seas, President David Adeang told...
US to probe need for tariffs on copper imports
Washington (AFP) - Donald Trump ordered an investigation Tuesday into possible levies on US copper imports, with officials citing a...
Bessent says tariffs key to Trump plan, can help fund investment
Washington (AFP) - US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Tuesday that tariffs are a crucial part of President Donald Trump's...
Germany’s next leader grapples to boost defence spending
Berlin (AFP) - Germany's next leader, conservative Friedrich Merz, has raised the alarm over European defence but the clock is...
Milan Fashion week opens as luxury sector struggles
Milan (Italy) (AFP) - Milan Fashion Week kicked off Tuesday, but the flair and fanfare on catwalks will likely struggle...
S. Korea’s central bank cuts rate, growth outlook over tariff fears
Seoul (AFP) - South Korea's central bank on Tuesday slashed interest rates and its annual growth forecast as it looks...
Trump’s chip tariff threats raise stakes for Taiwan
Taipei (AFP) - US President Donald Trump's threat of tariffs on semiconductor chips has complicated Taiwan's bid to remain a...
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