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Spain hosted record 97 mn foreign tourists in 2025
Madrid (AFP) - A record 97 million foreign tourists visited Spain in 2025 as the economically vital sector set a...
German economy returns to growth, but headwinds fierce
Frankfurt (Germany) (AFP) - Germany's economy eked out meagre growth in 2025 and dodged a third straight year of recession,...
New Zealand warned Pacific neighbour over oil smuggling ‘shadow fleet’
(AFP) - A "shadow fleet" of 19 tankers suspected of smuggling oil for Russia and Iran was flagged by New...
Long-awaited EU-Mercosur trade pact set for signing
Asuncion (Paraguay) (AFP) - The European Union and South American bloc Mercosur are set to sign an agreement Saturday, more...
African manufacturers welcome US trade deal, call to finalise it
Nairobi (AFP) - African manufacturers on Wednesday welcomed US lawmakers' approval for renewing their duty-free access but called for urgency...
China’s trade surplus hit record $1.2 trillion in 2025
Beijing (AFP) - China reported strong trade numbers for 2025 on Wednesday, as its surplus rose year-on-year to a record...
WHO says sugary drinks, alcohol getting cheaper, should be taxed more
Geneva (AFP) - Sugary drinks and alcohol are getting relatively cheaper, the World Health Organization said Tuesday, urging countries to...
Davos elite, devotees of multilateralism, brace for Trump
Paris (France) (AFP) - All eyes will be on Donald Trump next week as politicians and business leaders head to...
Central bank chiefs voice ‘full solidarity’ with US Fed, Powell
London (AFP) - The heads of major central banks have thrown their support behind the US Federal Reserve and its...
Nuuk, Copenhagen cautiously mull Greenland independence
Copenhagen (AFP) - Denmark's self-governing territory Greenland hopes to cut all ties with Copenhagen but leaders are proceeding cautiously with...
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