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London (AFP) - Most stock markets climbed Thursday even as US President Donald Trump's new tariffs on dozens of countries...

Influx of Afghan returnees fuels Kabul housing crisis

Kabul (AFP) - Weeks after he was forced to return from Iran, Mohammad Mohsen Zaryab was still searching for somewhere...

India exporters say 50% Trump levy a ‘severe setback’

by Natalie Fisher

August 8, 2025

New Delhi (AFP) - Indian exporters warned on Thursday that the cost of additional US tariffs risked making businesses "not...

China exports top forecasts as EU, ASEAN shipments offset US drop

by Natalie Fisher

Beijing (AFP) - China's exports rose more than expected last month, with official data on Thursday showing a jump in...

China says trade jumped in July, beating forecasts

Beijing (AFP) - China's exports beat expectations and rose 7. 2 percent year-on-year in July, official data showed Thursday, as...

Sony hikes profit forecasts after strong quarter for games

Tokyo (AFP) - PlayStation-maker Sony raised its annual profit forecasts on Thursday, citing strong performance in its key gaming business...

Markets rise as Trump chip exemptions boost tech giants

by Thomas Barnes

Hong Kong (AFP) - Asian equities rose Thursday, with big-name chip firms making big gains after Donald Trump said those...

Bank of England set to cut rate as UK economy weakens

by Thomas Barnes

London (AFP) - The Bank of England is widely expected to cut its key interest rate Thursday, with policymakers mindful...

Apple to hike investment in US to $600 bn over four years

Washington (AFP) - Apple will invest an additional $100 billion in the United States, taking its total pledge to $600...

Major climate-GDP study under review after facing challenge