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Small parcels in limbo as Trump moves to end US tariff exemption
An approaching US deadline to end tariff exemptions on small parcels has tripped up global deliveries to the world's biggest economy, with businesses halting shipments to American consumers and mulling price hikes.
Stocks mixed as investors digest US GDP, Nvidia earnings
Stock markets fluctuated on Thursday as investors digested stronger-than-estimated US economic growth and record earnings at AI chip giant Nvidia.
Stocks mixed after Nvidia record earnings
Major stock markets traded mixed Thursday after Nvidia's quarterly earnings beat expectations, but shares in the AI powerhouse slipped over worries about its stalled business in China.
Swiss economy set to slow due to US tariffs
The Swiss economy will likely grow more slowly than previously expected next year due to the massive import tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump, the economy ministry said Thursday.
Asian markets mixed after Nvidia earnings
Asian markets were mixed Thursday after AI powerhouse Nvidia's quarterly earnings beat expectations, but its shares slipped over worries about the company's stalled business in China.
Scandal facing sister of Argentina's president: 3 things to know
Public outrage is growing as an investigation digs into whether president Javier Milei's sister, Karina, accepted vast sums of cash in kickbacks from pharmaceutical sales to Argentina's disability services agency.
Need a pee? Japan has QR code for that
Japanese toilet giant TOTO has launched a service allowing those caught short in public to locate the nearest washrooms and see how busy they are real-time with a phone and QR code.
Guyana, emerging oil superpower, elects new leaders
South America's only English-speaking country Guyana goes to the polls on Monday in elections that will decide who will manage the nation's bountiful new oil riches.
Nigerian designer pushes 'Afro-lux' onto the global fashion scene
Its modern architecture complemented by latticework inspired by local Yoruba textiles, Alara, west Africa's first fashion and design "concept store", is an imposing sight in Lagos, Nigeria's bustling economic capital.
Trump moves to limit US stays of students, journalists
President Donald Trump's administration moved Thursday to impose stricter limits on how long foreign students and journalists can stay in the United States, the latest bid to tighten legal immigration in the country.
Bisexual ex-Australian Rules player praised for 'courage and bravery'
Former Australian Rules player Mitch Brown was hailed Thursday for his "immense courage and bravery" after coming out as the first openly bisexual or gay man in the sport's history.
Qantas says profits up, strong travel demand ahead
Qantas Airways said Thursday it lifted annual net profit and saw a bright outlook for travel demand, days after it was fined for illegally firing staff during the Covid-19 pandemic.
NATO says all countries to finally hit 2-percent spending goal
NATO on Thursday said all its members were finally set this year to hit the alliance's previous defence spending target of two percent of GDP -- as they gear up for a far more ambitious goal.
Stock markets waver before Nvidia reports profits climb
Stock markets fluctuated Wednesday as investors braced for a key earnings update from AI giant Nvidia, whose robust growth has largely driven strong gains for tech stocks in recent months.
French PM warns against snap polls to end political crisis
French Prime Minister Francois Bayrou on Wednesday warned that snap legislative polls would not help restore stability in his country, after calling a parliamentary confidence vote in less then two weeks that he is widely expected to lose.
Ex-Fed chief says Trump bid to oust US governor Cook 'dangerous'
US President Donald Trump's move to oust Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook marks a direct attempt to politicize the central bank and is "profoundly dangerous," former Fed chief Janet Yellen warned Wednesday.
Trump administration takes control of Washington rail hub
The Trump administration said Wednesday it will exert more control over Washington by taking over management of Union Station, the US capital's rail hub.
Stock markets waver ahead of Nvidia earnings
Stock markets fluctuated Wednesday as investors braced for a key earnings update from AI giant Nvidia, whose robust growth has largely driven strong gains for tech stocks in recent months.
Stock markets mixed ahead of Nvidia earnings
Stock markets fluctuated on Wednesday as investors braced for a key earnings update from AI giant Nvidia, whose robust growth has largely driven strong gains for tech stocks in recent months.
Stock markets diverge awaiting Nvidia earnings
Stock markets diverged Wednesday following broad losses in the previous session, as attention turned to a key earnings update from AI giant Nvidia.
German factory outfitters warn of 'crisis' from US tariffs
Germany's plant and equipment makers' federation warned Wednesday the sector is facing an "existential crisis" after the United States broadened the reach of its metals tariffs.
Former player comes out as bisexual in Australian Rules first
A former Australian Rules star on Wednesday came out as the first openly bisexual or gay player in the sport's long history, a move hailed as "breaking decades of silence".
Asian markets diverge with eyes on Nvidia earnings
Asian markets diverged Wednesday morning following broad losses the previous day, as attention turns from political pressure on the US central bank to a key earnings report by AI giant Nvidia.
Formerra Appointed Distributor for Italy's Epaflex TPU Lines in the UK & Ireland
Agreement combines advanced TPU portfolio with Formerra's expert compliance know-how and agile service.
French political turmoil sends European stocks down, Wall Street edges up
European stock markets and shares in French banks fell Tuesday as investors fretted over fresh political turmoil in France.
Meta to back pro-AI candidates in California
Meta is launching a political action committee in California to support candidates who favor lighter regulation of artificial intelligence in the state that is home to Silicon Valley.
Who is Lisa Cook, the Fed governor Trump seeks to fire?
Lisa Cook, the first Black woman to serve on the powerful Federal Reserve Board of Governors, has become US President Donald Trump's latest target as he ramped up pressure on the central bank.
French political turmoil sends European stocks sliding
European stock markets and shares in French banks fell Tuesday as investors fretted over fresh political turmoil in France.
EU claims 'sovereign right' to regulate tech after Trump threat
The European Commission Tuesday asserted the "sovereign right" to regulate the activities of tech giants within the bloc and rejected claims by President Donald Trump that its rules unfairly harm US firms.
Stocks drop on France turmoil, Trump's Fed firing
Stock markets fell Tuesday as political turmoil in France hit investors' risk appetite, as did US President Donald Trump's move to fire central bank governor Lisa Cook.
The European laws curbing big tech... and irking Trump
Fresh off a trade truce with Donald Trump, the EU is back in the US leader's crosshairs after he vowed to punish countries that seek to curb big tech's powers.
Germany, Canada to cooperate on key raw materials
Germany and Canada will sign an agreement Tuesday on boosting cooperation in the field of critical raw materials, Chancellor Friedrich Merz said, as they seek to reduce heavy dependence on China.