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Economy
The risks of Trump tariffs encapsulated in a car key
Guadalajara (Mexico) (AFP) - They unlock vehicles with just the touch of a button, but the manufacturing of electronic car...
Mexican president hopes to talk with Trump to avoid tariffs
Mexico City (AFP) - Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said Thursday that she hoped to talk to her US counterpart Donald...
Former African leaders launch debt relief drive for poor nations
Cape Town (AFP) - The high debt saddling the world's poorest countries needs an urgent reset to avoid multiple crises,...
Trump says China to face added 10% tariff starting in March
Washington (AFP) - US President Donald Trump said Thursday he would impose an additional 10 percent tariff on Chinese imports...
For Tour de France foreign starts are a money-spinner
Barcelona (AFP) - As the Tour de France this week unveiled its fourth foreign start in five years in Barcelona,...
Audi Brussels shuts down as Europe’s auto woes deepen
Brussels (Belgium) (AFP) - An Audi factory in Brussels billed as the "cradle" of the German carmaker's electric drive is...
Climate crisis revives Soviet hydro plan in Central Asia
Toktogul (Kyrgyzstan) (AFP) - Central Asian countries are setting rivalries aside to build a giant hydroelectric plant originally planned in...
EU’s top team in India to bolster relations
New Delhi (AFP) - The EU's top team arrived in India on an "unprecedented" visit Thursday, aiming to broaden commercial...
Trump ends Chevron permit in major blow to Venezuela
Washington (AFP) - US President Donald Trump said Wednesday he was revoking permission for oil giant Chevron to operate in...
G20 leaders warn declining cooperation threat to global stability
Cape Town (AFP) - The erosion of multilateralism threatens global growth and stability, President Cyril Ramaphosa warned Wednesday at a...
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