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OMG! German influencers face tax dodging crackdown
Frankfurt (Germany) (AFP) - They could soon be unboxing fines rather than freebies -- Germany's online influencers are facing a tax evasion...
Markets mixed as traders eye AI rally, US rates and shutdown
Hong Kong (AFP) - Markets were mixed on Thursday as investors tried to assess the outlook for the global AI-fuelled...
US federal workers apply for loans as shutdown hits military morale
Washington (AFP) - Now into its second week, the US government shutdown has started impacting federal workers, prompting some to...
US facing worsening flight delays as shutdown snarls airports
Washington (AFP) - Concerns over flight delays and missed paychecks due to the US government shutdown escalated Wednesday, as senators...
Afghan mobile access to Facebook, Instagram intentionally restricted: watchdog
Kabul (AFP) - Access to several social media sites, including Facebook, Instagram and Snapchat, has been "intentionally restricted" in Afghanistan,...
Germany raises growth forecasts, but warns reforms needed
Frankfurt (Germany) (AFP) - Germany's economy will eke out meagre growth in 2025 before picking up speed next year, the...
World economy not doing as badly as feared, IMF chief says
Washington (AFP) - The global economy is doing better than expected, even as it faces prolonged uncertainty and underwhelming medium-term...
Veggie ‘burgers’ face the chop as EU lawmakers back labeling ban
Strasbourg (France) (AFP) - Plant-based "steaks" and "veggie burgers" may be on the way out in the European Union after...
In Simandou mountains, Guinea prepares to cash in on iron ore
Simandou mountain range (Guinée) (AFP) - At the foot of the Simandou mountains in southeast Guinea's lush tropical forest, thousands of...
Indian garment exporters reel under US tariffs
Tiruppur (India) (AFP) - When Donald Trump was elected, Indian garment exporter R. K
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