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Economy
Russia’s small businesses pay the price of spiralling Ukraine war
Mytishchi (Russia) (AFP) - In a Moscow suburb, shut-down shops and "for rent" signs reveal the creeping toll of Russia's...
What to expect as EU small parcel levy kicks in
Brussels (Belgium) (AFP) - The European Union will slap a three-euro ($3. 40) duty on cheap parcels entering the 27-nation...
World Bank drops climate finance targets in renewed action plan
Washington (United States) (AFP) - The World Bank on Monday extended its climate change policy framework indefinitely, but dropped its...
Bolivia removes 15-year dollar peg in bid to revive economy
La Paz (AFP) - Bolivia on Monday lifted a 15-year peg on its dollar exchange rate in a bid to...
Spain raises 2026 growth forecast despite Mideast war turmoil
Madrid (AFP) - The Spanish government on Monday raised its 2026 growth forecast to 2. 6 percent from 2
Kenya-US rare earths deal challenged in court over secrecy
Nairobi (AFP) - A multi-billion-dollar rare earth minerals deal between Kenya and the United States was challenged in a Kenyan...
Tennis players end Wimbledon prize-money protest
London (AFP) - Top tennis players, including world number ones Jannik Sinner and Aryna Sabalenka, have ended their protest over...
BIS warns ‘pressure points’ putting global economy at risk
Basel (Switzerland) (AFP) - The Bank for International Settlements warned Sunday of multiple "pressure points" in the global economy, from...
Swiss nuclear plant shut down due to heatwave
Geneva (AFP) - The reactors at Europe's oldest nuclear plant were shut down Friday, its Swiss operator said, after the...
UN says Iran nuclear pledge needs ‘very strong’ verification
Tehran (AFP) - The UN's nuclear chief said Friday that Iran's pledge not to build a nuclear weapon would need...
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