Farmers exploit loophole in Amazon soy deal to clear rainforest

Brazilian soy farms expand into Amazon despite 2008 deforestation pact

SANTAREM, Brazil: As Brazil cements its position as the world's top soy exporter, a new wave of deforestation is spreading across the...

Europe eases rates as Fed holds and Trump threatens tariffs

Central banks cut rates amid Trump tariff, inflation jitters

ZURICH, Switzerland: A wave of central banks across Europe surprised markets last week by lowering interest rates, responding to easing...

Federal Reserve chief weighs next move as economic outlook wavers

Federal Reserve faces tough call despite strong US economy

WASHINGTON, D.C.: The U.S. economy is performing reasonably well, but Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell faces a difficult decision...

TikTok gets US reprieve as Trump grants 90-day extension

Trump extends TikTok sale deadline to September 17

WASHINGTON, D.C.: President Donald Trump has granted TikTok another reprieve, extending the deadline for its Chinese parent company,...

Next-gen weight-loss drugs aim to cut fat, spare muscle

Drugmakers chase weight-loss drugs that protect muscle mass

WASHINGTON, D.C.: As the global weight-loss market explodes, drugmakers are now racing to solve a less visible problem: protecting...

Amazon’s Zoox unveils plan to build 10,000 robotaxis a year

Zoox opens robotaxi factory, joins race with Tesla and Waymo

HAYWARD, California: In a significant step toward its commercial debut, Amazon-owned Zoox has unveiled its first factory dedicated...

Brazil aims to restart poultry trade after bird flu clearance

Brazil declares bird flu-free status, seeks to resume exports

SAO PAULO, Brazil: Brazil is taking confident steps to restore its dominance in global poultry exports after declaring its commercial...

U.S. stocks restricted by tensions in Middle East

U.S. stocks close mixed Friday amid Mideast uncertainty

NEW YORK, New YorK - U.S. stocks closed mixed on Friday, with gains and losses modest, as investors and traders weighed up the escalation...

US consumers cut back after early surge ahead of Trump tariffs

US retail sales drop in May amid post-tariff spending slowdown

WASHINGTON, D.C.: Retail sales dropped sharply in May as consumer spending slowed after a strong start to the year, primarily due to...

Mitsubishi joins automakers raising prices after import tariffs

Mitsubishi to hike U.S. car prices 2.1% amid Trump tariffs

WASHINGTON, D.C.: Mitsubishi Motors is the latest automaker to raise prices in the United States, joining a growing list of car companies...

Lilly makes $1.3 billion move to expand into gene-edited heart drugs

Lilly to buy Verve for $1.3 billion in heart gene therapy expansion

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana: Eli Lilly is making a bold play in cardiovascular gene therapy, announcing plans to acquire its partner Verve...

New Zealand PM seeks stronger ties with China amid security talks

New Zealand PM Luxon in China to boost trade and tourism

BEIJING/WELLINGTON: New Zealand's Prime Minister Christopher Luxon commenced his visit to China on June 17, seeking to strengthen trade...

U.S. on edge as Israel-Iran conflict escalates

Dow Jones drops 44 points as Wall Street takes a breather

NEW YORK, New York - U.S. stocks made only minor moves in both directions,Thursday, as investors fretted about the Israel-Iran conflict...

Luxury giant Kering bets on outsider de Meo to lead turnaround

Kering picks Renault's de Meo to fix Gucci, slash soaring debt

PARIS, France: Luxury group Kering's decision to tap Luca de Meo as its next chief is being seen as a daring but necessary attempt...

Trump family enters telecom with branded phone, mobile service

Trump Mobile launched with $499 phone, plan priced at $47.45

NEW YORK CITY, New York: The Trump family has unveiled a new venture in the telecom sector — and it's drawing as much scrutiny as it...

Starmer: US-UK trade deal to be finalized 'very soon.'

UK, US nearing final stage of trade deal, says PM Starmer

KANANASKIS, Alberta: With key tariff deadlines approaching, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said this week that finalizing the...

Aircraft orders expected as Paris airshow opens, despite recent crises

Paris airshow opens amid global aviation uncertainty

PARIS, France: The Paris Airshow kicked off on June 16, attracting attention with expected aircraft orders, but overshadowed by the...

U.S. stock markets divided as Fed leaves interest rates unchanged

Wall Street moves sideways after Federal Reserve rate decision

NEW YORK, New York - U.S. stocks were largely range-bound Wednesday after the Federal Reserve decided to maintain the target range...

Trump urges petroleum producers to keep oil prices down

Trump urges petroleum producers to keep oil prices down

The presidents call comes after Iran threatened to block the Strait of Hormuz, a key trade route for crude US President Donald Trump...

India's national interest non-negotiable in US trade talks, say government sources

India's national interest non-negotiable in US trade talks, say government sources

New Delhi [India], June 23 (ANI): With about two weeks remaining before the critical July 9 deadline, India and the United States face...

Multilateralism key to navigating global challenges: AIIB president

Multilateralism key to navigating global challenges: AIIB president

BEIJING, June 23 (Xinhua) -- In the face of mounting challenges to global development, Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB)...

Xinhua Headlines: Xinhua think tank report elaborates on China-Central Asia Spirit

Xinhua Headlines: Xinhua think tank report elaborates on China-Central Asia Spirit

* On Sunday, China's Xinhua News Agency published a comprehensive think tank report titled Championing the China-Central Asia Spirit:...

India-US trade deal to increase US' exports to India: Crisil

India-US trade deal to increase US' exports to India: Crisil

New Delhi [India], June 23 (ANI): Given that India has much higher tariffs than those imposed by the US, the impending bilateral trade...

EU member states block new Russia sanctions

EU member states block new Russia sanctions

Hungary and Slovakia have vetoed the latest package of punitive measures due to energy security concerns, the Hungarian FM has said...

NATO members to postpone spending hike - Reuters

NATO members to postpone spending hike - Reuters

US President Donald Trump has demanded the bloc's nations invest 5% of their GDP into their militaries ...

NATO members to postpone spending hike Reuters

NATO members to postpone spending hike  Reuters

US President Donald Trump has demanded the blocs nations invest 5% of their GDP into their militaries NATO members have agreed to...

Update: Chinese premier to attend 2025 Summer Davos

Update: Chinese premier to attend 2025 Summer Davos

BEIJING, June 23 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Premier Li Qiang will attend the 16th Annual Meeting of the New Champions (AMNC), also known as...

Indian stocks recover from heavy losses as Israel-Iran conflict continues; Sensex closes 511 points down

Indian stocks recover from heavy losses as Israel-Iran conflict continues; Sensex closes 511 points down

New Delhi [India], June 23 (ANI): Indian stock market declined on Monday as did most other Asian indices, amid geopolitical tensions...

"We want housing, not tanks": thousands protest NATO expansion in The Hague

"We want housing, not tanks": thousands protest NATO expansion in The Hague

Crowds of protesters took to the streets in The Hague on the eve of the NATO summit. THE HAGUE, June 23 (Xinhua) -- Thousands of...

Supply not an issue for India, price is; If crude price crosses USD100, India will be impacted: Experts

Supply not an issue for India, price is; If crude price crosses USD100, India will be impacted: Experts

By Nikhil Dedha New Delhi [India], June 23 (ANI): Amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East and rising crude oil prices, energy...

Israel-Iran tensions could widen India's CAD by 0.3% of GDP, says ICRA

Israel-Iran tensions could widen India's CAD by 0.3% of GDP, says ICRA

New Delhi [India], June 23 (ANI): If the heightened tension in the West Asia pushes average crude prices by USD 10 per barrel, it will...

Indian banks to maintain steady performance, however earnings may be under pressure in FY26: Fitch Ratings

Indian banks to maintain steady performance, however earnings may be under pressure in FY26: Fitch Ratings

New Delhi [India], June 23 (ANI): Indian banks are expected to maintain steady performance across most credit metrics in the financial...

No country for old business owners: Economic shifts create a growing challenge for America's aging entrepreneurs

No country for old business owners: Economic shifts create a growing challenge for America's aging entrepreneurs

Americans love small businesses. We dedicate a week each year to applauding them, and spend Small Business Saturday shopping locally....

Oman to introduce first income tax for high earners from January 2028

Oman to introduce first income tax for high earners from January 2028

New Delhi [India], June 23 (ANI): It is for the first time that Oman has announced the introduction of personal income tax on high-income...

Nifty down 177 pts, Sensex lost 700 pts in opening amid US-Iran conflict, Crude prices surged above 79 USD/barrel

Nifty down 177 pts, Sensex lost 700 pts in opening amid US-Iran conflict, Crude prices surged above 79 USD/barrel

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 23 (ANI): Indian stock markets opened on a weak note on Monday, reacting sharply to rising geopolitical...

"Rahul Gandhi does not know Make in India...should do some homework": Maharashtra CM Fadnavis

"Rahul Gandhi does not know Make in India...should do some homework": Maharashtra CM Fadnavis

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 23 (ANI): Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis criticised Congress leader and Leader of...

The EUs favorite war: the one Israel starts

The EUs favorite war: the one Israel starts

Brussels has rallied behind Israel, asking Iran to please stop bleeding on the carpet Israel flew over to Iran with fighter jets...

Council of Europe censures EU state for treatment of Russian speakers

Council of Europe censures EU state for treatment of Russian speakers

Latvia's naturalization procedures for non-citizens could fuel negative sentiment towards ethnic Russians, a recent report has suggested...

"Nava Raipur will become growth hub for Chhattisgarh's economy": Minister OP Choudhary

"Nava Raipur will become growth hub for Chhattisgarh's economy": Minister OP Choudhary

Raipur (Chhattisgarh) [India], June 22 (ANI): Chhattisgarh Minister OP Choudhary on Sunday said that 'Nava Raipur' is emerging as one...

Former England cricketer David Lawrence dies at 61

Former England cricketer David Lawrence dies at 61

Gloucestershire [UK], June 22 (ANI): Gloucestershire Cricket announced the unfortunate demise of former cricketer and club president...

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Brazil’s ex-president accused of leading illegal spy operation
Brazil's ex-president Bolsonaro targeted rivals through spy agency

BRASILIA, Brazil: Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro is accused of playing a key role in an illegal surveillance operation orchestrated...


Critics say Özdağ case aims to silence Erdogan opponents
Turkish far-right leader on trial for inciting hatred

ANKARA, Turkey: A Turkish far-right politician went on trial Wednesday, facing charges of inciting public hatred—an episode critics...


Assisted dying bill clears key hurdle in UK Parliament
UK Parliament backs assisted dying in historic vote

LONDON, U.K.: In a landmark moment for Britain, lawmakers in the House of Commons have voted in favour of legalising assisted dying,...


International law no longer a priority among Western leaders
World returns to 'law of jungle' in face of pre-emptive strikes

Western support for Israel's right to strike Iran backs up a pattern of pre-emptive violence that critics say is further eroding international...


Carney sets 30-day deadline for US trade deal
Canada threatens higher tariffs on US steel, aluminum

OTTAWA, Canada: Canada may boost its counter-tariffs on steel and aluminum imported from the U.S. if a comprehensive trade agreement...


Leaked call pushes Thai govt to the brink as allies waver
Thai PM faces coalition crisis after leak and party walkout

BANGKOK, Thailand: Thailand's government is facing its biggest crisis in nearly a year, as Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra's...


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