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Oil giant BP reports drop in third-quarter net profit
London (AFP) - Britain's BP on Tuesday announced a sharp fall in net profit for the third quarter, with the...
Countdown to Busan: is a plastic pollution treaty in reach?
Bangkok (AFP) - Negotiators meet in less than a month to agree on the world's first treaty to end plastic...
Crisis-hit VW mulls closing at least three German plants
Frankfurt (Germany) (AFP) - Ailing auto giant Volkswagen plans to close at least three factories in Germany and slash tens...
Crisis-hit VW eyeing plant closures, deep pay cuts: report
Frankfurt (Germany) (AFP) - Volkswagen is considering closing several plants in Germany and slashing salaries by 10 percent as the...
Indonesia bets on SE Asia’s first battery plant to become EV hub
Karawang (Indonesia) (AFP) - Rows of robotic arms move with precision to assemble nickel-based battery cells on the production line...
Moody’s cuts France outlook, opening door to credit downgrade
Washington (AFP) - Ratings agency Moody's downgraded France's outlook Friday, opening the door to a potential credit rating cut as...
France must make ‘credible’ progress on deficit: finance minister
Washington (AFP) - France must take "credible" steps to tackle its high deficit, its new finance minister said Thursday, shortly...
UK’s Labour govt prepares to unveil its first budget
London (AFP) - Britain’s new Labour government unveils its maiden budget Wednesday, with Prime Minister Keir Starmer warning of "painful"...
Germany promises more visas for Indians during Scholz visit
New Delhi (AFP) - Germany promised to dramatically boost the number of skilled Indians it permits to work in the...
UK govt changes budget rules to borrow more for investment
London (AFP) - UK finance minister Rachel Reeves announced Thursday changes to fiscal rules to open up billions for investment...
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