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Stock markets gain as China mulls US tariff talks
London (AFP) - European and Asian markets rose on Friday, tracking Wall Street gains, as China said it was considering...
TikTok fined 530 mn euros in EU over China data transfer
Dublin (AFP) - TikTok was hit with a massive EU fine of 530 million euros ($600 million) Friday, accused of...
China says open to US trade talks offer but wants tariffs scrapped
Beijing (AFP) - China said Friday it is evaluating a US offer for negotiations on tariffs but insisted Washington must...
EU preparing new sanctions on Russia, French minister tells AFP
Washington (AFP) - French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot said Thursday that the European Union is preparing to hit Russia with...
US stocks boosted by gains in Microsoft, Meta
New York (AFP) - Wall Street stocks rallied Thursday after strong results from Microsoft and Facebook parent Meta offset lingering...
Amazon revenue climbs 9%, but outlook sends shares lower
San Francisco (AFP) - Amazon reported a nine percent rise in first-quarter revenue on Thursday, but its outlook fell below...
GM cuts 2025 outlook, projects up to $5 bn hit from tariffs
New York (AFP) - General Motors pledged Thursday to take additional steps to boost its US supply chain after projecting...
Nuclear power sparks Australian election battle
Sydney (AFP) - Rich in solar and wind power, and bulging in critical minerals for renewable energy technology, Australia touts...
Tariffs prompt Bank of Japan to lower growth forecasts
Tokyo (AFP) - The Bank of Japan revised down its growth forecasts and held interest rates steady on Thursday, warning...
Ukraine, US sign minerals deal, tying Trump to Kyiv
Washington (AFP) - The United States and Ukraine on Wednesday signed a minerals deal after a two-month delay, in what...
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