Tuesday, June 2, 2026
Economy
Swiss economy minister back in Washington for tariff talks
Zurich (AFP) - Switzerland's economy minister Guy Parmelin was back in Washington for talks on Thursday, for the third time...
World oil market ‘lopsided’ as supply outpaces demand: IEA
Paris (AFP) - The world's oil market is experiencing a period of imbalance as growing supply outstrips demand despite stronger...
UK economic gloom deepens before budget
London (AFP) - Britain's economy slowed in the third quarter, official data showed Thursday, dealing another blow to the Labour...
US presses final penny after more than 230 years
Washington (AFP) - The United States pressed its final circulating penny on Wednesday, in a move made to save money...
Brazil tribal chief ready to give Lula a ‘talking-to’
Belém (Brazil) (AFP) - A renowned Brazilian tribal chief was among Indigenous activists on the sidelines of UN climate talks...
German experts slam spending plans, cut GDP forecast
Frankfurt (Germany) (AFP) - Germany is using a massive fund for the wrong purposes and it risks providing just a...
World wine output set for modest 2025 recovery: industry body
Paris (AFP) - Global wine production is on course for a modest recovery in 2025 after suffering a sharp downturn...
Five things to know about the first G20 held in Africa
Johannesburg (AFP) - Leaders of the world's largest economies meet in Johannesburg on November 22 and 23 for the G20...
Renewables outpace fossil fuels despite US policy shift: IEA
Paris (AFP) - Renewable energy is still expanding faster than fossil fuels around the world despite policy changes in the...
Fanfare as Guinea launches enormous Simandou iron ore mine
Conakry (AFP) - Authorities in Guinea on Tuesday officially launched production at Simandou, a gigantic mining project that they hope...
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