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Gaza: The Trump family’s Middle East business interests

US President Donald Trump’s comments about developing Gaza for real estate purposes are not new. For years, his family has viewed the Middle East as key to its business ambitions. US President Donald Trump’s comments...

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Power moves: The women changing Africa’s leadership

From Ghana to Namibia, recent appointments of women to top political positions have been encouraging. But with more women in significant roles, are African nations really boosting female political representation? With Ghanaian Vice President Jane Naana...

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Toman or rial: Can currency reform stop inflation in Iran?

Iran launched plans to switch its currency to the toman in 2021, replacing the rial by removing four zeros in a bid to mask inflation. But the plan stalled. Now, the government is hoping to...

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Trump signs tariff orders on Canada, Mexico, China

Tariff & Trump: Mexico and Canada say they will respond by imposing tariffs of their own, despite a retaliation clause in the US order. Meanwhile, China pledged to challenge the US move before the WTO....

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Why is China’s DeepSeek sending AI stocks spinning?

Tech stocks, especially those linked to artificial intelligence plunged on Monday due to speculation around the possible impact of a breakthrough made by Chinese startup DeepSeek. Tech stocks plunged on Monday after claims of advances by...

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Does US exit spell the end for global tax reform deal?

Claiming unfair treatment for American companies Donald Trump has left the OECD’s global tax deal negotiations by executive order. Without the deal, countries could opt for “digital service taxes” of their own. Newly inaugurated US President...

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Billionaires growing richer faster than ever, says Oxfam

Oxfam said trillionaires are expected to emerge within the next decade, as the richest 1% now own 45% of global wealth, while 44% of humanity lives on less than $6.85 per day. There is increasing...

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How Norway became the trailblazer for electric vehicles

Norway set a goal for all new cars sold to be electric by 2025, a decade ahead of the European Union. Subsidies and incentives have helped the Nordic country almost realize its goal, so what...

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South Korea’s political crisis dragging down economy

The power struggle in South Korea has made the stock exchange jittery and pushed its currency to historic lows. Even its biggest companies are uncertain about what’s coming next. A cloud of uncertainty hangs over South...

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Trump-backed Johnson faces challenge in US Congress

As the 119th US Congress meets for the first time on Friday, House Speaker Mike Johnson faces a key test as he seeks enough votes to be re-elected. Johnson has President-elect Donald Trump’s endorsement, but...

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India successfully launches its first space docking mission

India has launched its first space docking mission on top of an Indian-made rocket — an advanced technology seen as pivotal for future space endeavors. India launched its first space docking mission Monday on an Indian-made...

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As Russia-Ukraine gas deal ends, worries mount in EU’s east

As Russia – Ukraine gas transit deal expires at the end of 2024, with Vladimir Putin having already said there was no time left to renew the contract. Will eastern EU members be hit the...