Israel struck major Iranian cities including Tehran, hitting military sites, government buildings and some residential areas – Copyright AFP -Menna Zaki and Ramin KhanizadehThe ceasefire that ended Irans 12-day war with Israel has held for nearly a month without incident, but many Iranians remain un
Shares in Philips jumped after it said the US tariff impact would much less than it originally feared – Copyright US Treasury Department/AFP HANDOUTDutch medical equipment manufacturer Philips said Tuesday that the impact of US tariffs would be much less than it initially estimated, sending its shar
Two right-wing candidates are leading the race for president in Bolivia – Copyright AFP Jorge BERNALClare BYRNEBolivians head to the polls Sunday for elections marked by a deep economic crisis that has seen the left implode and the right eyeing its first shot at power in 20 years.The Andean country
People pass an electronic sign showing the price of the Hang Seng Index at Exchange Square in Hong Kong on April 10, 2025 – Copyright AFP/File Peter PARKSHong Kongs economy grew by 3.1 percent in the second quarter, according to government estimates released Thursday, beating expectations, with stro
Cristosal lawyer and rights activist Ruth Lopez arrives at court in El Salvador following her arrest – Copyright AFP/File Marvin RECINOSA leading rights group investigating corruption in El Salvador has been forced into exile due to a crackdown by President Nayib Bukeles administration, two of its m
New York\’s iconic Chrysler Building was once part of the property empire of fallen Austrian tycoon Rene Benko – Copyright AFP Roslan RAHMANAustrian tycoon Rene Benko has been charged with fraud as part of a wide-ranging probe into the insolvency of his real estate empire, prosecutors said Tuesday.Be
Small business owners used the festive backdrop of Comic-Con to discuss a sobering topic: the negative impact that US President Donald Trump\’s proposed tariffs are having on the toy industry – Copyright AFP Chris DELMASSmall business owners used the festive backdrop of Comic-Con on Thursday to discu
The US remains the top export market for French wine and spirits – Copyright AFP Tolga AkmenThe French wine industry on Friday warned of a brutal impact from US tariffs and a weak dollar, urging France and the European Union to continue negotiations.Brussels and Washington struck a trade deal at the
