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Eurozone drops official interest rates by quarter-percent
Europe slashes interest rates in wake of trade war

BRUSSELS, Belgium - The Europesn Central Bank has slashed official interest rates in the wake of the financial crisis triggered by...

Feds order safety fixes after Keystone oil spill in North Dakota
Regulators order fixes after Keystone Pipeline oil spill

BISMARCK, North Dakota: Federal officials have ordered the company running the Keystone Pipeline to take several safety steps after...

US tariffs put pressure on India’s shrimp exports
Indian shrimp industry sails in troubled waters after Trump tariffs

GANAPAVARAM, India/GUAYAQUIL, Ecuador: India's shrimp exporters are facing mounting uncertainty as new U.S. tariffs threaten to disrupt...

U.S. stocks, dollar continue to be crushed by Trump tariiffs
Dow Jones tumbles 700 points as tariffs continue to wreak havoc

NEW YORK, New York - Technology stocks fell sharply Wednesday, dragging down the industrial sector in its wake, as Donald Trump's trade...

Trump firm against Nippon Steel’s $15 billion U.S. Steel Deal
Trump doubles down on keeping US Steel control in US hands

ABOARD AIR FORCE ONE/TOKYO: U.S. President Donald Trump reaffirmed his opposition to a foreign takeover of U.S. Steel, casting renewed...

Argentina secures $20 billion IMF deal, eases currency controls
Argentina seals $20 billion IMF deal, tears down currency controls

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina: Argentina has struck a major deal with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), securing a US$20 billion loan...

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Neeraj Chopra begins his 2025 athletics season with victory in Potchefstroom
Neeraj Chopra begins his 2025 athletics season with victory in Potchefstroom

Potchefstroom [South Africa], April 17 (ANI): Two-time Olympic medalist Neeraj Chopra kicked off his 2025 athletics season with a win...

"He was exceptional": Mark Boucher hails Mitchell Starc's exceptional bowling performance in 20th over
"He was exceptional": Mark Boucher hails Mitchell Starc's exceptional bowling performance in 20th over

New Delhi [India], April 17 (ANI): After the completion of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 clash between Delhi Capitals (DC) and...

South Africa misses out on gold boom despite market surge
South Africa misses out on gold boom despite market surge

While commodity exports remain important, gold is being replaced by platinum, coal, and iron ore, according to experts South Africa,once...

Xinhua Photo Daily | April 17, 2025
Xinhua Photo Daily | April 17, 2025

BEIJING, April 17 (Xinhua) -- A selection of the best press photos from Xinhua.This photo taken on April 16, 2025 shows the combination...

Dozens of Russian tech firms took part in GITEX Africa
Dozens of Russian tech firms took part in GITEX Africa

The exhibition earlier this week brought together over 1,400 companies from 130 countries, attracting more than 45,000 visitors Dozens...

UAE, Kenya discuss enhancing bilateral relations, regional security
UAE, Kenya discuss enhancing bilateral relations, regional security

London [UK], April 17 (ANI/WAM): Lana Nusseibeh, UAE's Assistant Minister for Political Affairs, met with Musalia Mudavadi, Prime Cabinet...

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