Friday, December 19, 2025
Other
Gamers get hold of Nintendo’s hotly awaited Switch 2
Tokyo (AFP) - Gamers finally got their hands on Nintendo's new Switch 2 on Thursday, the console that could score...
Nintendo fans stoked for Switch 2 ‘mega launch’
Tokyo (AFP) - With shops planning midnight launch parties after a run on pre-orders, Nintendo releases the Switch 2 on...
Stocks rise despite weak US jobs data
New York (AFP) - Stock markets advanced Wednesday despite data showing US private sector job growth slowing last month, reviving...
EVs boost German auto sales, Tesla falls again
Frankfurt (Germany) (AFP) - A jump in electric car sales helped give a slight boost to Germany's troubled auto market...
Stocks extend gains despite US steel tariffs
London (AFP) - Stock markets extended gains Wednesday as investors shrugged off US President Donald Trump's tough words on China...
Stock markets rise as traders eye possible Trump-Xi talks
New York (AFP) - Major stock markets rose and the dollar climbed Tuesday as investors kept tabs on the China-US...
US steel, aluminum tariff hikes to take effect Wednesday: W.House
Washington (AFP) - The United States will double its tariffs on imported steel and aluminum starting Wednesday, according to the...
Homeless seek refuge at Madrid airport as rents soar
Barajas (Spain) (AFP) - Victor Fernando Meza works during the day, but his salary is not enough to afford rent...
Lebanon on bumpy road to public transport revival
Beirut (Lebanon) (AFP) - On Beirut's chaotic, car-choked streets, Lebanese student Fatima Fakih rides a shiny purple bus to university,...
Stock markets diverge as traders eye possible Trump-Xi talks
London (AFP) - Major stock markets diverged and the dollar climbed on Tuesday as investors kept tabs on the China-US...
We bring the world economy to you. Get the latest news and insights on the global economy, from trade and finance to technology and innovation.