Tuesday, December 16, 2025
Economy
US trade gap widest in 4 months as imports surged ahead of tariffs
Washington (AFP) - The US trade deficit expanded more than expected in July to its widest in four months, government...
Ryanair slashes winter seats in Spain over airport fees
Madrid (AFP) - Irish budget airline Ryanair on Wednesday said it would slash more than one million winter seats in...
Seniors back to work as ageing Germany battles pension burden
Cologne (Germany) (AFP) - At age 70, Pete Maie appears nervous at the start of a job interview to work...
Trump admin asks Supreme Court for ‘expedited’ ruling on tariffs
Washington (AFP) - President Donald Trump's administration asked the US Supreme Court on Wednesday for an expedited ruling preserving the...
Trump admin asks Supreme Court for ‘expedited’ ruling on tariffs
Washington (AFP) - President Donald Trump's administration asked the US Supreme Court on Wednesday for an expedited ruling preserving the...
Colombia coal exports plummet after ban on Israel sales
Tausa (Colombia) (AFP) - Colombia's coal exports fell by almost half in July compared to the same month last year,...
Ryanair slashes winter seats in Spain over airport fees
Madrid (AFP) - Irish budget airline Ryanair on Wednesday said it would slash more than one million winter seats in...
Iran’s small businesses hit by rolling blackouts
Tehran (AFP) - Pizzeria owner Saeed is unable to take or serve orders at his restaurant in the Iranian capital,...
UK govt pledges to keep grip on spending ahead of budget
London (AFP) - Britain's finance minister Rachel Reeves on Wednesday promised to keep a "tight grip" on public spending as...
England moves to ban sale of energy drinks to children
London (AFP) - High-caffeine energy drinks such as Red Bull will be banned for sale to youths under 16 in...
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