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Economy
Why has Russian wheat been entering the EU duty-free?
Brussels (Belgium) (AFP) - Since its invasion of Ukraine, Russia's grain exports have not only been spared by European Union...
Taliban govt harbours big dreams for Afghan rail
Hairatan (Afghanistan) (AFP) - On the edge of the Afghan border with Uzbekistan, where the railway abruptly stops, throngs of...
EU seeks roadblocks for Chinese EVs without sparking trade war
Brussels (Belgium) (AFP) - The EU faces a delicate balancing act as it prepares to rev up taxes on Chinese electric...
India’s onion farmers cry foul at politicians’ price recipe
Nashik (India) (AFP) - Almost every Indian meal requires an onion -- one of the cooking essentials along with sugar...
SE Asia gas expansion threatens green transition: report
Bangkok (AFP) - Southeast Asia is on track to vastly expand its gas-fired power plant and liquid natural gas import...
Nobel winner Yunus brings ‘social business’ mantra to Olympics
Paris (AFP) - Since the early days of Paris's bid for the 2024 Olympics, the city has been receiving advice...
Africa presses for reform of ‘unjust’ global financial system
Nairobi (AFP) - There is an urgent need for reforms to the "unjust" global financial system, which penalises African nations...
Miner BHP walks away from proposed $49 bn Anglo American takeover
London (AFP) - Australian mining behemoth BHP announced Wednesday that it has walked away from a proposed $49-billion takeover of...
Africa presses for reform of ‘unjust’ global financial system
Nairobi (AFP) - There is an urgent need for reforms to the "unjust" global financial system, which penalises African nations...
ConocoPhillips to buy Marathon for $22.5 bn in latest big oil deal
New York (AFP) - US energy giant ConocoPhillips announced Wednesday that it is acquiring competitor Marathon Oil for $22. 5...
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