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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...

Japan eyes stronger yen ahead of US trade talks
Japan policymaker wants stronger yen, says shouldn't sell Treasuries

TOKYO, Japan: As Japan prepares for critical trade talks with the United States, a top policymaker has stressed the need to strengthen...

Wall Street closes Tuesday with minor losses
U.S. stocks slide, Dow Jones drops 156 points

NEW YORK, New York - U.S. stocks ended with minor losses on Tuesday as investors and traders continued to navigate markets with continued...

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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...

Update: Kenyan president to pay state visit to China
Update: Kenyan president to pay state visit to China

BEIJING, April 17 (Xinhua) -- Kenyan President William Ruto will pay a state visit to China from April 22 to 26 at the invitation of...

Zambia consumer body says U.S. tariffs on agricultural products, copper to hurt economy
Zambia consumer body says U.S. tariffs on agricultural products, copper to hurt economy

This photo taken on March 25, 2025, shows a view of Lusaka, Zambia. (Xinhua/Han Xu) The introduction of a 10-percent baseline tariff...

Russia and South Africa pledge closer economic cooperation
Russia and South Africa pledge closer economic cooperation

The two countries foreign ministers have emphasized multilateral coordination at BRICS and the UN Russian Foreign Minister Sergey...

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