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Export ban sparks rush to process lithium in Zimbabwe
Harare (Zimbabwe) (AFP) - Zimbabwe's ban on raw lithium exports is forcing Chinese miners to rethink their strategy, speeding up...
Seoul hits fresh record on mixed day for Asia markets
Hong Kong (AFP) - Seoul's Kospi index hit another record high Thursday on a mixed day for Asian equities following...
Deal or no deal: What’s the state of Trump’s tariffs?
Washington (United States) (AFP) - US President Donald Trump's push to reimpose tariffs after his Supreme Court setback has raised...
Deal or no deal: What’s the state of Trump’s tariffs?
Washington (United States) (AFP) - US President Donald Trump's push to reimpose tariffs after his Supreme Court setback has raised...
IMF urges US to work with partners to ease trade restrictions
Washington (United States) (AFP) - The IMF on Wednesday called on the United States to work with trading partners and...
Snoop Dogg’s Swansea party showcases Championship glow-up
London (AFP) - Frenzied fans, dreams of hitting the Premier League jackpot and "the smell of weed in the tunnel":...
Germany’s Merz meets Xi, announces Chinese Airbus order
Beijing (AFP) - China will buy up to 120 aircraft from European aviation giant Airbus, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said...
Germany’s Merz meets Xi, announces Chinese Airbus order
Beijing (AFP) - China will buy up to 120 aircraft from European aviation giant Airbus, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said...
Hong Kong finance chief tips up to 3.5% growth this year
Hong Kong (AFP) - Hong Kong's finance chief tipped another year of economic growth in 2026 as he unveiled his...
Stock markets hit record highs on easing AI concerns
London (AFP) - Stock markets in Asia and Europe reached record highs Wednesday on easing worries about the AI sector...
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