Stocks slide as Trump unveils 25% tariffs on Japan, S. Korea

Stocks slide as Trump unveils 25% tariffs on Japan, S. Korea

NEW YORK CITY, New York: Financial markets kicked off the week on a cautious note as President Donald Trump rolled out a fresh round...

BRICS issues rebuke on trade and Iran, avoids direct US criticism

BRICS issues rebuke on trade and Iran, avoids direct US criticism

RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil: At a two-day summit over the weekend, the BRICS bloc of emerging economies issued a joint declaration condemning...

BP appoints ex-Shell finance chief Simon Henry to board

BP appoints ex-Shell finance chief Simon Henry to board

LONDON, U.K.: This week, BP appointed Simon Henry, former Shell finance chief, to its board as a non-executive director effective September...

FedEx, UPS step up as Canada Post loses market share in strikes

FedEx, UPS step up as Canada Post loses market share in strikes

OTTAWA, Canada: With Canada Post struggling to maintain operations amid labour unrest, rivals like FedEx and UPS are stepping in to...

U.S. stocks steady Tuesday despite tariffs turmoil

U.S. stocks steady Tuesday despite tariffs turmoil

NEW YORK, New York - U.S. and global markets showed a mixed performance in Tuesday's trading session, with some indices edging higher...

Beijing blamed for covert disinformation on French fighter jet Rafale

Beijing blamed for covert disinformation on French fighter jet Rafale

PARIS, France: French military and intelligence officials have accused China of orchestrating a covert campaign to damage the reputation...

Birkenstock steps up legal battle over fakes in India

Birkenstock steps up legal battle over fakes in India

NEW DELHI, India: Birkenstock is stepping up its efforts to protect its iconic sandals in India, as local legal representatives conducted...

Beijing hits back at EU with medical device import curbs

Beijing hits back at EU with medical device import curbs

HONG KONG: China has fired back at the European Union in an escalating trade dispute by imposing new restrictions on medical device...

Wall Street reels after Trump invokes new tariffs

Wall Street reels after Trump invokes new tariffs

NEW YORK, New York - Monday's trading session saw mixed performances across U.S. and global markets, with several major indices posting...

Trump admin allows GE to restart engine sales to China’s COMAC

Trump admin allows GE to restart engine sales to China’s COMAC

WASHINGTON, D.C.: The U.S. government has granted GE Aerospace permission to resume jet engine shipments to China's COMAC, a person...

Saudi Aramco plans asset sales to raise billions, say sources

Saudi Aramco plans asset sales to raise billions, say sources

DUBAI, U.A.E.: Saudi Aramco is exploring asset sales as part of a broader push to unlock capital, with gas-fired power plants among...

Russia among 4 systemic risk countries for Italian banks

Russia among 4 systemic risk countries for Italian banks

MILAN, Italy: Italian regulators have flagged four non-EU countries—including Russia—as carrying systemic financial risk for domestic...

US debt limit raised, but spending bill fuels fiscal concerns

US debt limit raised, but spending bill fuels fiscal concerns

NEW YORK CITY, New York: With just weeks to spare before a potential government default, U.S. lawmakers passed a sweeping tax and spending...

Shein hit with 40 million euro fine in France over deceptive discounts

Shein hit with 40 million euro fine in France over deceptive discounts

PARIS, France: Fast-fashion giant Shein has been fined 40 million euros by France's antitrust authority over deceptive discount practices...

Meta hires SSI CEO Gross as AI race intensifies among tech giants

Meta hires SSI CEO Gross as AI race intensifies among tech giants

PALO ALTO/TEL AVIV: The battle for top AI talent has claimed another high-profile casualty—this time at Safe Superintelligence (SSI),...

Engine defect prompts Nissan to recall over 443,000 vehicles

Engine defect prompts Nissan to recall over 443,000 vehicles

FRANKLIN, Tennessee: Hundreds of thousands of Nissan and Infiniti vehicles are being recalled across the United States due to a potential...

Microsoft trims jobs to manage soaring AI infrastructure costs

Microsoft trims jobs to manage soaring AI infrastructure costs

REDMOND, Washington: Microsoft is the latest tech giant to announce significant job cuts, as the financial strain of building next-generation...

Loan recovery practices of NBFCs must be fair, respectful: FM Sitharaman

Loan recovery practices of NBFCs must be fair, respectful: FM Sitharaman

New Delhi [India], July 10 (ANI): Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman emphasized that the loan recovery practices of Non-Banking...

Indian banks' systemic deposit growth gain momentum but NIM likely to dip 30bps (YoY): Report

Indian banks' systemic deposit growth gain momentum but NIM likely to dip 30bps (YoY): Report

New Delhi [India], July 10 (ANI): The Indian banking sector is witnessing a steady pickup in deposit growth, but banks are likely to...

From resilient economy to wider opening up, China's 14th five-year plan delivers remarkable results

From resilient economy to wider opening up, China's 14th five-year plan delivers remarkable results

BEIJING, July 10 (Xinhua) -- With the 14th Five-Year Plan period (2021-2025) nearing conclusion, China has clocked up a series of landmark...

EU seeks trade deal framework with U.S., keeps retaliation option open: officials

EU seeks trade deal framework with U.S., keeps retaliation option open: officials

EU officials have said the bloc seeks a trade deal framework with the United States, but keeps retaliation option open. BRUSSELS,...

India's High Commissioner to UK highlights efforts to improve logistics infrastructure, create favorable business environment

India's High Commissioner to UK highlights efforts to improve logistics infrastructure, create favorable business environment

London [UK], July 9 (ANI): India's High Commissioner to the UK, Vikram Doraiswami, emphasised the country's growing focus on enhancing...

NPCI, Namibian Central Bank enter licensing agreement to develop a UPI-like instant payment system: MEA

NPCI, Namibian Central Bank enter licensing agreement to develop a UPI-like instant payment system: MEA

Windhoek [Namibia], July 9 (ANI): The Ministry of External Affairs on Wednesday confirmed a licensing agreement between India and Namibia...

Stalin of the EU: How the unelected Queen of the Union plans to keep her grip on power

Stalin of the EU: How the unelected Queen of the Union plans to keep her grip on power

If Brussels followed its professed ideals, the European Commission and its head would fall ...

US firms dodging restrictions to get Chinas minerals Reuters

US firms dodging restrictions to get Chinas minerals  Reuters

Shipments are reportedly being rerouted through Thailand and Mexico American companies are skirting China's export ban by rerouting...

Time to go: Orban demands von der Leyens departure

Time to go: Orban demands von der Leyens departure

The Hungarian PM mocked the EU chief ahead of Thursdays no confidence vote over her handling of vaccine deals Hungarian Prime Minister...

Defence spending is like insurance - how will NZ pay the higher premiums?

Defence spending is like insurance - how will NZ pay the higher premiums?

Defence spending is like insurance - you have to pay for it but you hope you never have to use it. And the higher the risk you face,...

Update: China urges EU to pursue more positive, pragmatic policy toward China

Update: China urges EU to pursue more positive, pragmatic policy toward China

BEIJING, July 9 (Xinhua) -- A Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson on Wednesday urged the European Union (EU) to form a more objective...

No plans to introduce Rs 50 coin, public prefers notes due to light weight: Centre tells Delhi HC

No plans to introduce Rs 50 coin, public prefers notes due to light weight: Centre tells Delhi HC

New Delhi [India], July 9 (ANI): The Union Finance Ministry has informed the Delhi High Court that it currently has no plans to introduce...

EVs to drive lithium-ion battery demand growth by remarkable 48% CAGR through 2030: Report

EVs to drive lithium-ion battery demand growth by remarkable 48% CAGR through 2030: Report

New Delhi [India], July 9 (ANI): The lithium-ion battery (LiB) market in India is poised for rapid growth, driven by increasing demand...

EU could hand another 100bn to Ukraine Bloomberg

EU could hand another 100bn to Ukraine  Bloomberg

A special fund is being considered in the blocs next seven-year budget, insiders have told the news outlet European Union officials...

Indian banks need to improve deposit strategies with volatile interest rate trajectory: BCG report

Indian banks need to improve deposit strategies with volatile interest rate trajectory: BCG report

New Delhi [India], July 9 (ANI): As Indian savers increasingly explore mutual funds, pensions, and direct investments, among others,...

(Hello Africa) Kenyan visitors flock to Chinese products at annual trade expo

(Hello Africa) Kenyan visitors flock to Chinese products at annual trade expo

Over 100 exhibitors, including more than 80 from China, are showcasing their products at the 10th edition of China Trade Week, which...

Indian Banks see robust market cap growth in Q2 2025 amid rate cuts and liquidity boost: Report

Indian Banks see robust market cap growth in Q2 2025 amid rate cuts and liquidity boost: Report

New Delhi [India], July 9 (ANI): Indian banks witnessed significant gains in market capitalisation during the April-June quarter of...

Samsung Electronics sees 56% drop in Q2 operating profit due to chip slump, US tariffs

Samsung Electronics sees 56% drop in Q2 operating profit due to chip slump, US tariffs

Seoul, [South Korea], July 9 (ANI): Samsung Electronics announced its second-quarter operating profit dropping by nearly 56 per cent...

Seven states raised a total of Rs 13,300 crore via auction of government securities; MP offers highest yield

Seven states raised a total of Rs 13,300 crore via auction of government securities; MP offers highest yield

New Delhi [India], July 9 (ANI): Seven major Indian states raised a total of Rs 13,300 crore in the latest round of auction of State...

World Insights: China-Egypt practical cooperation yields fruitful outcomes

World Insights: China-Egypt practical cooperation yields fruitful outcomes

CAIRO, July 9 (Xinhua) -- Under the strategic guidance of leaders of the two countries, China-Egypt relations have, over the past years,...

Interview: Egypt-China cooperation a "win-win" for shared growth, says Egypt's ex-PM

Interview: Egypt-China cooperation a "win-win" for shared growth, says Egypt's ex-PM

The cooperation between developing countries and China cannot be underestimated, Sharaf said. If fully activated, it would create tremendous...

Explainer: Where do things stand now as Trump prolongs tariff pause?

Explainer: Where do things stand now as Trump prolongs tariff pause?

The delay adds yet another twist to Trump's original 90 deals in 90 days promise -- so far yielding only two vague trade agreements...

EU's von der Leyen issues threat to China over Russia

EU's von der Leyen issues threat to China over Russia

The European Commission president has accused Beijing of helping Moscow's war economy ...

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Warsaw responds to migration pressure with new border controls
Warsaw responds to migration pressure with new border controls

SLUBICE, Poland: Poland reinstated border controls with Germany and Lithuania on July 7, following Germany's earlier reintroduction...


Deadly July 4 flash floods renew alarm over NWS staffing shortages
Deadly July 4 flash floods renew alarm over NWS staffing shortages

WASHINGTON, D.C.: After months of warnings from former federal officials and weather experts, the deadly flash floods that struck the...


Putin fires transport chief, later found dead in suspected suicide
Putin fires transport chief, later found dead in suspected suicide

MOSCOW, Russia: Just hours after his sudden dismissal by President Vladimir Putin, Russia's former transport minister, Roman Starovoit,...


Thousands gather in Himalayas as Dalai Lama celebrates 90th birthday
Thousands gather in Himalayas as Dalai Lama celebrates 90th birthday

DHARAMSHALA, India: The Dalai Lama turned 90 on July 6, celebrated by thousands of followers in the Himalayan town of Dharamshala,...


Fans perform WWII-era Fascist salute at Marko Perković’s mega concert
Fans perform WWII-era Fascist salute at Marko Perković’s mega concert

ZAGREB, Croatia: A massive concert by popular Croatian singer Marko Perković, known by his stage name Thompson, has drawn widespread...


U.S. Treasury Secretary says Musk should steer clear of politics
U.S. Treasury Secretary says Musk should steer clear of politics

WASHINGTON, D.C.: Elon Musk's entry into the political arena is drawing pushback from top U.S. officials and investors, as his decision...


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