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Spain's Sanchez urges negotiated solution to China-EU trade tensions
Sep 10, 2024
SHANGHAI — Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez called for "a negotiated solution" at the World Trade Organisation (WTO) to end a stand-off between Beijing and the European Union.Sanchez's visit to China has seen him meet top officials including President Xi Jinping and call for "dialogue and cooperation" with the world's second largest economy.The ...
Lebanon judge orders arrest of ex-central bank chief: official
Sep 09, 2024
BEIRUT, Lebanon — A Lebanese judge Monday issued an arrest warrant for ex-central ban ...
Greek PM announces plans to boost purchasing power, tackle crises
Sep 08, 2024
ATHENS — Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has announced a new set of policies ...
Iraqi date farmers fight drought to protect national treasure
Sep 07, 2024
JANAJAH, Iraq — Bare feet pressed against the rough trunk of a palm tree, his back supported by a metal and fabric harness, Ali Abed begins ...
China's Xi promises $50 billion for Africa over next three years
Sep 05, 2024
BEIJING — Chinese leader Xi Jinping on Thursday pledged over $50 billion in financing for Africa over the next three years, promising to dee ...
US trade deficit widest in two years on imports surge
Sep 04, 2024
WASHINGTON — The US trade deficit in July expanded to its largest since mid-2022, according to government data released Wednesday, as import ...
From acclaim to blame: Lebanon bank chief Riad Salameh
Sep 03, 2024
 BEIRUT — Once lauded for reviving Lebanon's economy, former central bank chief Riad Salameh, wanted abroad and reviled at home after y ...
Volkswagen says considering factory closures in Germany
Sep 02, 2024
FRANKFURT, Germany — German automotive giant Volkswagen said on Monday it could close production sites in Germany, as the auto industry stru ...
ECB official urges cautious approach on rates
Sep 01, 2024
FRANKFURT, Germany — Eurozone interest rate setters should proceed "gradually and cautiously" in loosening monetary policy as there are stil ...
Libya central bank head flees country over 'threats' — report
Aug 31, 2024
TUNIS — Libya's central bank governor Seddik Al Kabir said he fled the country following "threats" from armed groups, amid tensions between ...
European, Asian stocks diverge after Nvidia earnings results
Aug 29, 2024
PARIS — Asian stock markets wavered but Europe advanced on Thursday, with Frankfurt hitting a new record, as investors digested earnings res ...
Chinese EV giant BYD posts 24.4% rise in profit
Aug 28, 2024
BEIJING — Leading Chinese automaker BYD posted on Wednesday a 24.4 per cent rise in net profit for the first half of 2024, boosted by contin ...
Markets mixed as traders eye US rate cut
Aug 27, 2024
PARIS — European stock markets mostly rose, Asian equities diverged and oil prices eased on Tuesday as investors focus on the prospect of a ...

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