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Trump says will raise US tariffs on EU cars to 25%
Washington (United States) (AFP) - President Donald Trump said Friday that he will hike US tariffs on cars and trucks...
Gulf countries’ plans to bypass Hormuz still far off, experts warn
Dubai (AFP) - The war in the Middle East has forced the Gulf monarchies to rethink their oil and trade...
Oil steady after wild swing, stocks diverge in thin trading
London (AFP) - Oil prices steadied and stocks diverged Friday in thin holiday trading, as investors awaited the next move...
Iran activates air defences as Trump faces congressional deadline
Tehran (AFP) - Tehran's air defences were activated to counter small aircraft and drones late Thursday, as the White House...
Iran war redraws sea routes with Africa as the pivot
Paris (France) (AFP) - The closure of the Strait of Hormuz as well as tensions in the Red Sea are...
Trump says lifting Scottish whisky tariffs to ‘honor’ King Charles
Washington (United States) (AFP) - US President Donald Trump said Thursday he was removing tariffs on Scottish whisky in honor...
Apple earnings beat forecasts on iPhone 17 demand
San Francisco (United States) (AFP) - Apple said Thursday it had its best-ever start to the year when it came...
Oil slumps after hitting peak, US indices reach new records
New York (AFP) - Oil prices struck a four-year high Thursday on worries about a resumption of hostilities in the...
US first-quarter growth rebounds less than expected as inflation surges
Washington (United States) (AFP) - US economic growth rebounded less than expected in the first quarter as consumer spending cooled,...
ECB warns of risks from Mideast war as it holds rates
Frankfurt (Germany) (AFP) - The European Central Bank held interest rates steady on Thursday but signalled a possible increase ahead...
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