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Federal judge says 2-year-old US citizen was deported with mother to Honduras

Federal judge says 2-year-old US citizen was deported with mother to Honduras

Federal judge says 2-year-old US citizen was deported with mother to Honduras
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Sen. Chris Murphy's 'emergency' message about Trump is connecting with Democratic voters

Chris Murphy has been touring the country talking to voters, and some people are starting to view the Democratic senator from Connecticut as worthy of the national spotlight

Sen. Chris Murphy's 'emergency' message about Trump is connecting with Democratic voters
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South Korea to approach trade talks with US 'cautiously', industry minister says

South Korea's Industry Minister Ahn Duk-geun said on Saturday that Seoul plans to approach trade talks with the United States "calmly and cautiously."

South Korea to approach trade talks with US 'cautiously', industry minister says
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Only about half of Republicans say Trump has focused on the right priorities, AP-NORC poll finds

An AP-NORC poll finds many Americans don't agree with President Trump’s aggressive efforts to quickly enact his agenda, and even Republicans aren't overwhelmingly convinced his attention has been in the right place

Only about half of Republicans say Trump has focused on the right priorities, AP-NORC poll finds
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Japan's Nintendo fans test Switch 2 ahead of launch amid tariff worries

Nintendo fans were given a chance to try out the company's new Switch 2 gaming device at an

Japan's Nintendo fans test Switch 2 ahead of launch amid tariff worries
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World breathes sigh of relief as Trump spares Fed, IMF

Global policymakers gathering in Washington this week breathed a collective sigh of relief that the U.S.-centric economic

World breathes sigh of relief as Trump spares Fed, IMF
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Young Canadians favor Conservatives in election despite Trump threat

Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre strode on stage for a rally at a union headquarters north of Toronto, as Canadian country music blared.

Young Canadians favor Conservatives in election despite Trump threat
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Why the third round of Iran-US nuclear talks may be tougher

Why the third round of Iran-US nuclear talks may be tougher

Why the third round of Iran-US nuclear talks may be tougher
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Some electronic payments systems in Ukraine disrupted

Electronic payments systems in post offices, restaurants and the metro system were out of action in Ukraine early on Saturday, according to officials and Reuters witnesses.

Some electronic payments systems in Ukraine disrupted
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Canada is gearing up for federal election. Here's what's at stake

Canadians will vote for a new government in an election that has been upended by U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade war and threats to make Canada the 51st state

Canada is gearing up for federal election. Here's what's at stake
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Yen, BOJ's rate policy may remain focus in Japan-US trade talks

Japan may have averted U.S. pressure for a stronger yen in bilateral finance talks on Thursday, but a closer look at officials' descriptions of the meeting

Yen, BOJ's rate policy may remain focus in Japan-US trade talks
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Nissan wants to end vehicle production at Wuhan plant, sources say

Nissan Motor wants to end vehicle production at its Wuhan plant in China by March 31, 2026, two sources with knowledge of the plan said.

Nissan wants to end vehicle production at Wuhan plant, sources say
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Big Tech's soaring energy demands are making coal-fired power plant sites attractive

Coal-fired power plants, long a money-losing proposition in the U.S., are becoming more valuable now

Big Tech's soaring energy demands are making coal-fired power plant sites attractive
Asia|Business|Economy|Technology

China's Leapmotor to supply EV platform to Hongqi

(This April 24 story has been corrected to add a Leapmotor statement clarifying that it is not holding ongoing discussions or negotiations with Ferrari over a partnership and to

China's Leapmotor to supply EV platform to Hongqi
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Elon Musk's xAI Holdings in talks to raise $20 billion from investors, Bloomberg News reports

Elon Musk's xAI Holdings is in talks with investors to raise roughly $20 billion in funding for his newly combined artificial intelligence startup and social media business, Bloomberg News

Elon Musk's xAI Holdings in talks to raise $20 billion from investors, Bloomberg News reports
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China foreign minister says US tariffs show "extreme egoism"

China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi said Beijing stands on the side of international rules on U.S.-imposed tariffs and opposes protectionism, the Foreign Ministry on Saturday.

China foreign minister says US tariffs show "extreme egoism"
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Canada PM Carney condemns Israeli blockade on food, says WFP must be allowed to work in Gaza

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney urged Israel to allow the World Food Programme to work in Gaza, saying food must not be used as a 'political tool', hours after

Canada PM Carney condemns Israeli blockade on food, says WFP must be allowed to work in Gaza
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US Treasury's Bessent encouraged by 'productive' Japan, South Korea trade talks

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent was encouraged by "productive" early trade talks with Japan and South Korea this week, the Treasury said in a statement on Friday.

US Treasury's Bessent encouraged by 'productive' Japan, South Korea trade talks
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US Treasury's Bessent urges Asian Development Bank to move towards ending China loans

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent urged Asian Development Bank President Masato Kanda to take concrete steps towards ending loans to China, the Treasury said on Friday.

US Treasury's Bessent urges Asian Development Bank to move towards ending China loans
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US FTC offers employees financial incentives to quit

The U.S.

US FTC offers employees financial incentives to quit
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Trump's first 100 days

Donald Trump is nearing the 100-day mark of his second presidency and investors are no closer to figuring out how to trade his policies, nor do central bankers have much clarity on how

Trump's first 100 days
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US and EU not close to deal on tariffs - EU's Dombrovskis

The United States and the European Union still need a lot of work to reach a deal that would prevent the imposition of tariffs on each other's goods, EU

US and EU not close to deal on tariffs - EU's Dombrovskis
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DOGE orders AmeriCorps to cancel $400 million in grants, Washington Post reports

Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency has ordered the cancellation of around $400 million in grants doled out by AmeriCorps, the federal government's national service and

DOGE orders AmeriCorps to cancel $400 million in grants, Washington Post reports
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The US oversees a peace pledge for east Congo, hoping to ease its access to critical minerals

Secretary of State Marco Rubio has overseen the signing by Congo and Rwanda of a pledge to work toward a peace deal that would ease U.S. access to critical minerals in resource-rich eastern Congo

The US oversees a peace pledge for east Congo, hoping to ease its access to critical minerals
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Barrick Gold contractors in Mali lay off staff amid government dispute -documents, sources

At least four subcontractors employing several hundred people at Barrick Gold's complex in Mali are laying off staff following a two-year dispute

Barrick Gold contractors in Mali lay off staff amid government dispute -documents, sources
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Migrants deterred by Trump's border crackdown wait for UN help to return home

Migrants deterred by U.S.

Migrants deterred by Trump's border crackdown wait for UN help to return home
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US judge blocks Trump from ending union bargaining for many federal workers

A federal judge on Friday temporarily blocked the administration of President Donald Trump from stripping hundreds of thousands of federal employees of the ability to

US judge blocks Trump from ending union bargaining for many federal workers
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Conflicting US-China talks statements add to global trade confusion

U.S.

Conflicting US-China talks statements add to global trade confusion
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Loeb's Third Point builds stake in Band-Aid maker Kenvue

Billionaire investor Daniel Loeb's hedge fund Third Point is building a stake in Kenvue, sources familiar with the matter said on Friday, as some investors

Loeb's Third Point builds stake in Band-Aid maker Kenvue
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US judge skeptical about Trump defense of Education Department layoffs

A federal judge on Friday sharply questioned a lawyer from President Donald Trump's Justice Department who was defending the administration's move to terminate more

US judge skeptical about Trump defense of Education Department layoffs
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Ex-Taliban commander pleads guilty to taking US journalist hostage

A former commander in the Taliban has pleaded guilty to taking an American journalist and two Afghan nationals hostage in Afghanistan and Pakistan in 2008 and

Ex-Taliban commander pleads guilty to taking US journalist hostage
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World Bank chief economist sounds alarm on emerging market debt issues, urges liberalization

Spiking trade uncertainty is compounding rising debt and sluggish growth problems facing emerging markets and developing countries, but cutting their own

World Bank chief economist sounds alarm on emerging market debt issues, urges liberalization
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FACT FOCUS: Trump credited with rising military recruitment. Growth started before his reelection

Posts circulating on social media this week have praised President Donald Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth for sending military recruitment skyrocketing

FACT FOCUS: Trump credited with rising military recruitment. Growth started before his reelection
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Big tech earnings, US jobs data highlight busy week for markets

A packed upcoming week for markets will test a U.S. stocks rebound, with investors focused on a wave of corporate results led by Apple and Microsoft, while the

Big tech earnings, US jobs data highlight busy week for markets
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Trump's 2026 budget proposal plans billions in cuts, New York Times reports

President Donald Trump's administration aims to cut billions of dollars from programs that support child care, health research, education and housing in its fiscal 2026 budget proposal, the

Trump's 2026 budget proposal plans billions in cuts, New York Times reports
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China criticizes US for 'recent abuse' of tariffs

China's central bank governor on Friday criticized the U.S. for threatening global financial stability with its "recent abuse" of tariffs, in the wake of recent moves seen by

China criticizes US for 'recent abuse' of tariffs
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Fed survey finds global trade fight, policy uncertainty top financial stability risks

By Pete Schroeder and Michael S.

Fed survey finds global trade fight, policy uncertainty top financial stability risks
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IMF policy committee underscores trade risks to global economy, commits to Fund's role

International Monetary Fund member countries said on Friday that rising trade tensions were sapping growth and fueling

IMF policy committee underscores trade risks to global economy, commits to Fund's role
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White House wants to defund independent Social Security board, sources say

The White House wants to defund a bipartisan board that advises the president and Congress on Social Security policy, two sources familiar with the matter told Reuters, as

White House wants to defund independent Social Security board, sources say
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JPMorgan survey shows consensus over weak dollar, US stagflation

There is a much higher risk of stagflation than recession in the U.S. economy over the next year, while the asset class most expected to outperform in 2025 is cash, according to the results

JPMorgan survey shows consensus over weak dollar, US stagflation
Business|Economy

Starbucks union rejects company's recent offer of at least 2% annual pay raise

Starbucks union delegates involved in contract bargaining voted to reject the coffee chain's latest proposal that guaranteed annual raises of at least 2%, Workers United said.

Starbucks union rejects company's recent offer of at least 2% annual pay raise
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Former Fed governor Warsh blasts US central bank for leaving its lane

Former Federal Reserve Governor Kevin Warsh, with whom President Donald Trump is reported to have discussed firing U.S. central bank chief Jerome Powell and

Former Fed governor Warsh blasts US central bank for leaving its lane
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Nike sued over closure of crypto business

Nike was sued on Friday by purchasers of Nike-themed non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and other cryptocurrency assets who said they suffered significant losses when

Nike sued over closure of crypto business
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Judge blocks Trump administration from nixing collective bargaining for most federal employees

A federal judge has agreed to temporarily block the Trump administration from implementing an executive order that a labor union says would cancel collective bargaining rights for hundreds of thousands of federal employees

Judge blocks Trump administration from nixing collective bargaining for most federal employees
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Fact check: It wasn’t ‘in jest.’ Here are 53 times Trump said he’d end Ukraine war within 24 hours or before taking office

Fact check: It wasn’t ‘in jest.’ Here are 53 times Trump said he’d end Ukraine war within 24 hours or before taking office

Fact check: It wasn’t ‘in jest.’ Here are 53 times Trump said he’d end Ukraine war within 24 hours or before taking office
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Judge halts Trump’s order to end collective bargaining rights for many federal workers

Judge halts Trump’s order to end collective bargaining rights for many federal workers

Judge halts Trump’s order to end collective bargaining rights for many federal workers
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Trump's answer about trade deals confuses reporter who interviewed him

TIME magazine released the transcript from a longform interview with President Donald Trump marking his first 100 days in office. National Political reporter for TIME magazine Eric Cortellessa discusses one of Trump's answers about possible trade deals.

Trump's answer about trade deals confuses reporter who interviewed him
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Annexing Canada, Xi calls, no third term ‘loopholes’: 9 things we learned from TIME’s Trump interview

Annexing Canada, Xi calls, no third term ‘loopholes’: 9 things we learned from TIME’s Trump interview

Annexing Canada, Xi calls, no third term ‘loopholes’: 9 things we learned from TIME’s Trump interview
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

Big Tech carries Wall Street to the close of its winning, roller-coaster week

Big Tech stocks carried Wall Street to the close of a winning, roller-coaster week

Big Tech carries Wall Street to the close of its winning, roller-coaster week
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US senator raises concern about SEC oversight of Trump Media investment products

Democratic Senator Elizabeth Warren asked the U.S. securities regulator on Friday about its plans to supervise exchange-traded funds due to be launched by a

US senator raises concern about SEC oversight of Trump Media investment products
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Lazard's first-quarter earnings surpass estimates, CEO warns of pressure on dealmaking

Investment bank Lazard's profit beat expectations in the first quarter, as its asset management business performed better than anticipated, but its CEO

Lazard's first-quarter earnings surpass estimates, CEO warns of pressure on dealmaking
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India hunts militants in Kashmir as tensions with Pakistan soar

Armed police and soldiers searched homes and forests for militants in Indian Kashmir on Friday and India's army chief reviewed security there

India hunts militants in Kashmir as tensions with Pakistan soar
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Voight seeks to revive Hollywood's golden age with Trump-backed tax credits

Jon Voight, one of three veteran actors named by U.S.

Voight seeks to revive Hollywood's golden age with Trump-backed tax credits
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UK's Reeves talks trade with US's Bessent after stressing EU ties

British finance minister Rachel Reeves met U.S.

UK's Reeves talks trade with US's Bessent after stressing EU ties
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Oil posts weekly fall on tariff worry and rising supplies

Oil prices edged higher on Friday but posted a weekly decline, under pressure from market expectations of oversupply and uncertainty around tariff talks between

Oil posts weekly fall on tariff worry and rising supplies
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Dollar set for first weekly gain since March on signs of easing US-China tensions

The dollar headed for its first weekly gain since mid-March on Friday after China granted some tariff exemptions for U.S. imports, raising hopes that the trade war

Dollar set for first weekly gain since March on signs of easing US-China tensions
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Stocks rise with tech-related shares, notch weekly gains; dollar up

Most stock indexes climbed on Friday, with Wall Street buoyed by technology-related shares, while the dollar had its first weekly rise in over a month as

Stocks rise with tech-related shares, notch weekly gains; dollar up
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Wall Street ends with weekly gains as trade negotiations, earnings in focus

Wall Street advanced on Friday, notching weekly gains as investors parsed a spate of earnings and looked for signs of easing tensions in the U.S.-China trade

Wall Street ends with weekly gains as trade negotiations, earnings in focus
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Trump keeps contradicting himself on tariffs, making a fragile world economy nervous

President Donald Trump can’t stop contradicting himself on his own tariff plans

Trump keeps contradicting himself on tariffs, making a fragile world economy nervous
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Swiss National Bank warns of economic fallout from trade conflict

Increased global economic risks will likely weigh on Switzerland's economic growth, Swiss National Bank Chairman Martin Schlegel said on Friday, adding the current

Swiss National Bank warns of economic fallout from trade conflict
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Turkish households see inflation at 59.3% in 12 months, cenbank says

Turkish inflation expectations edged up in April for businesses and market participants, and remained steady at 59.3% in 12 months time for households, the central bank said on

Turkish households see inflation at 59.3% in 12 months, cenbank says
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China vows in Politburo meeting to support firms, workers affected by tariffs

China's top policymakers pledged to support firms and workers most affected by the impact of triple-digit U.S. tariffs and urged the country to prepare for worst-case scenarios,

China vows in Politburo meeting to support firms, workers affected by tariffs
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Zimbabwe's local currency inflation at over 85% y/y in April

Zimbabwe's annual inflation rate was at 85.7% in April in local currency terms, statistics agency data showed.

Zimbabwe's local currency inflation at over 85% y/y in April
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US seeks India trade deal on e-commerce, crops and data storage, Bloomberg News reports

A U.S.-India trade agreement under discussion will cover 19 categories, including greater market access for farm goods, e-commerce, data storage and critical minerals, Bloomberg News

US seeks India trade deal on e-commerce, crops and data storage, Bloomberg News reports
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Beijing accuses Washington of 'misleading the public' about trade talks

China's foreign ministry urged Washington on Friday to stop "misleading the public" on bilateral tariff negotiations, and said it wasn't familiar with reports on whether Beijing

Beijing accuses Washington of 'misleading the public' about trade talks
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Congo and Rwanda sign pathway to peace in US-brokered agreement

Congo and Rwanda vowed to come up with a draft peace deal by May 2 and refrain from providing military support to armed groups, according to an agreement

Congo and Rwanda sign pathway to peace in US-brokered agreement
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Paraguay's soy farmers ride tariff war 'toboggan'

For Paraguay's soy farmers and exporters, the global trade tariff war is an unpredictable ride that makes them fear the effects of

Paraguay's soy farmers ride tariff war 'toboggan'
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Whoah, we're halfway there

What matters in U.S. and global markets today, by Alun John, EMEA Breaking News Correspondent, finance and markets  Wall Street looks set for another up day, thanks to above-

Whoah, we're halfway there
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Syrian president and Iraqi delegation discuss restoring oil pipeline via Syria

An Iraqi delegation met with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa in Damascus on Friday to discuss restoring an Iraqi oil pipeline through Syria to Mediterranean ports, the Iraqi state

Syrian president and Iraqi delegation discuss restoring oil pipeline via Syria
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Thai exports could beat 2025 target but US tariff challenge looms, commerce minister says

Thai export growth could exceed targets this year but challenges loom as the government seeks to negotiate a tariff deal with the United States that would benefit both sides, its

Thai exports could beat 2025 target but US tariff challenge looms, commerce minister says
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Mexico expands its largest port as it bets on global trade despite Trump's tariffs

A massive expansion of Mexico's largest seaport is under way as Mexican authorities bet on positive economic growth and the strength of global trade

Mexico expands its largest port as it bets on global trade despite Trump's tariffs
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UN food, refugee agencies plan deep cuts as funding slashed, memos show

The U.N. agencies for food and refugees plan deep cuts due to an unprecedented plunge in funding, including from former top donor the U.S., internal memos sent to

UN food, refugee agencies plan deep cuts as funding slashed, memos show
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Toyota chairman proposes $42 billion acquisition of Toyota Industries, Bloomberg reports

Toyota Motor Chairman Akio Toyoda has proposed acquiring supplier Toyota Industries in a possible 6 trillion yen ($42 billion) deal, Bloomberg News reported on Friday, in what would

Toyota chairman proposes $42 billion acquisition of Toyota Industries, Bloomberg reports
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Trump’s tariffs inflict political pain on Hungary’s Orban, other European far-right leaders

After Donald Trump’s inauguration in January, Hungarian leader Viktor Orban predicted the “Trump tornado” would usher in a golden era for Europe’s far right.

Trump’s tariffs inflict political pain on Hungary’s Orban, other European far-right leaders
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Jet engine maker Safran's revenues rise 17% in first quarter

Shares in Safran rose on Friday after the French jet engine maker reported stronger-than-expected first-quarter revenues and said it was studying ways to manage the impact of global

Jet engine maker Safran's revenues rise 17% in first quarter
Business|Economy

Canada February retail sales fall 0.4%; seen up 0.7% in March

Canadian retail sales fell by 0.4% in February from January at C$69.33 billion ($49.95 billion), on lower sales at motor vehicle and parts dealers, Statistics Canada said on

Canada February retail sales fall 0.4%; seen up 0.7% in March
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Global equity funds see second week of inflows on easing US-China tariff tensions

Global equity funds attracted inflows for a second straight week through April 23, supported by signs of a potential de-escalation in the tariff war between the U.S. and China, which

Global equity funds see second week of inflows on easing US-China tariff tensions
Africa|Business|Economy|Finance|World

Sub-Saharan Africa must lift revenue to ride out global turbulence - IMF Africa head

Sub-Saharan African economies should work to increase their domestic revenue collection to avoid having to take on debt amid "

Sub-Saharan Africa must lift revenue to ride out global turbulence - IMF Africa head
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US bond funds attract first weekly inflow in six weeks

U.S. bond funds recorded net inflows in the week through April 23 for the first time in six weeks, as a selloff in U.S. bond markets eased and investors grew hopeful about a potential de-

US bond funds attract first weekly inflow in six weeks
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War-hit Congo park turns to chocolate gorillas in conservation push

Threatened by armed conflict, volcanic activity and rampant deforestation, Africa's oldest national park is turning to a new product to

War-hit Congo park turns to chocolate gorillas in conservation push
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Shareholders approve Carrefour bid to take Brazil unit private

Shareholders in Carrefour Brasil, legally known as Atacadao SA, approved a proposal from its parent, French retailer Carrefour, to take the Brazilian unit private, according to a

Shareholders approve Carrefour bid to take Brazil unit private
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Apple moving to make most iPhones for US in India rather than China, source says

Apple aims to make most of its iPhones sold in the United States at factories in India by the end of 2026, and is speeding up those plans to navigate

Apple moving to make most iPhones for US in India rather than China, source says
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AbbVie lifts profit forecast, downplays tariff threat

AbbVie raised its full-year profit forecast on Friday while downplaying the potential hit some analysts expect it to take from sector-specific import

AbbVie lifts profit forecast, downplays tariff threat
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US universities help foreign students weather Trump purge

From warnings not to leave the country to guidance on how to complete degrees, U.S. universities are advising foreign students how to withstand President

US universities help foreign students weather Trump purge
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Amgen to expand Ohio biotech manufacturing plant

Amgen on Friday announced a $900 million expansion of its Ohio biotech manufacturing facility, becoming the latest in a string of drugmakers pledging to increase U.S.

Amgen to expand Ohio biotech manufacturing plant
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Chilean miner Codelco's pre-tax profit tumbles on FX effects

Chilean miner Codelco, the world's largest copper producer, on Friday reported a slight bump in production in the first quarter, though the

Chilean miner Codelco's pre-tax profit tumbles on FX effects
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New US SEC chair says crypto sector deserves clear regulations

The new head of the U.S.

New US SEC chair says crypto sector deserves clear regulations
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Latam, Caribbean slow growth has downside risks, says IMF

Economic growth in Latin America and the Caribbean is expected to slow this year partly weighed by political and trade uncertainty and the impact of tariffs, an IMF official said on Friday.

Latam, Caribbean slow growth has downside risks, says IMF
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Colombia's central bank expected to hold rates despite government pressure- Reuters poll

Colombia's central bank should leave its benchmark interest rate unchanged in its meeting next week, a Reuters poll predicted on Friday, as inflation is expected to

Colombia's central bank expected to hold rates despite government pressure- Reuters poll
Economy|Political|World

New Syrian foreign minister attends UN Security Council in first US appearance since Assad's fall

Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shibani has attended a U_N_ Security Council briefing, raising his country’s new flag at the international body and saying he represents a "new Syria.”

New Syrian foreign minister attends UN Security Council in first US appearance since Assad's fall
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US shale patch slows down as oil prices sink

Some small U.S. shale producers are putting the brakes on oil drilling as crude prices sink to multi-year lows and steep tariffs drive construction costs higher

US shale patch slows down as oil prices sink
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Ukrainian and European peace deal counterproposals to US at talks in London

Reuters has seen the text of a set of proposals on how to end Russia's war in Ukraine that were given to the U.S. side on Wednesday by Ukrainian and European officials at talks in

Ukrainian and European peace deal counterproposals to US at talks in London
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Ukraine peace deal proposals set out by US at talks in Paris

Reuters has seen the text of a set of proposals to end Russia's war in Ukraine that were presented to European officials by U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff at talks in Paris on April 17.

Ukraine peace deal proposals set out by US at talks in Paris
Africa|Economy|Health|World

World Food Programme to reduce food support in Sudan due to funding shortages

The World Food Programme warned on Friday it is facing a funding shortfall that could affect its ability to support people facing acute food shortages in Sudan

World Food Programme to reduce food support in Sudan due to funding shortages
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1914 Nueces County Courthouse historic designation removed, paving way for demolition

1914 Nueces County Courthouse historic designation removed, paving way for demolition

1914 Nueces County Courthouse historic designation removed, paving way for demolition
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CEO who voted for Trump made a public warning about his trade war

Citadel CEO Ken Griffin, a billionaire supporter of President Donald Trump and a megadonor to Republican candidates, had some unusually harsh words for the president about his trade war.

CEO who voted for Trump made a public warning about his trade war
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Chemical maker LyondellBasell misses quarterly profit estimates on weak volumes

LyondellBasell on Friday missed Wall Street expectations for quarterly profit, due to maintenance downtime and lower volumes in its largest segment supplying raw materials to

Chemical maker LyondellBasell misses quarterly profit estimates on weak volumes
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Colgate-Palmolive's quarterly results beat, raises annual sales forecast

Colgate-Palmolive reported quarterly results that beat Wall Street estimates and raised its annual sales forecast on Friday, banking on moderate price hikes and higher advertising spending

Colgate-Palmolive's quarterly results beat, raises annual sales forecast
Africa|Business|Economy|Finance|World

South Africa 2025 economic growth forecast cut to 1.5% on tariff worries: Reuters poll

South African economic growth will be a bit weaker this year than thought a month ago partly due to trade tensions, with U.S.

South Africa 2025 economic growth forecast cut to 1.5% on tariff worries: Reuters poll
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Northern Mexico farmers fight drought amid water dispute with the US

Dead animals lie scattered across the planes of this cattle ranching town in northern Mexico, victims of a long-term drought that is forcing farmers

Northern Mexico farmers fight drought amid water dispute with the US
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World Bank is not an American bank, German development minister says

The Trump administration cannot determine the mission of the World Bank because the global lender's goals are based on agreement by many countries, Svenja

World Bank is not an American bank, German development minister says
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Swiss National Bank chairman rebuffs bitcoin as reserve asset

The head of the Swiss National Bank said on Friday that cryptocurrencies failed to meet the institution's currency reserve standards, rebuffing calls by crypto advocates that it hold

Swiss National Bank chairman rebuffs bitcoin as reserve asset
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USTR holds productive meeting with South Korea, statement says

U.S.

USTR holds productive meeting with South Korea, statement says
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Ping An Insurance's first quarter profit hit by slump in investment income

China's Ping An Insurance (Group) reported a 26.4% decline in first-quarter net profit on Friday, citing reduced investment income.

Ping An Insurance's first quarter profit hit by slump in investment income
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BYD's quarterly profit surges at fastest pace in nearly two years

BYD's first-quarter profit leapt 100.4% from a year earlier, the fastest pace in nearly two years, as the Chinese electric vehicle giant extends its lead in its competitive home

BYD's quarterly profit surges at fastest pace in nearly two years
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HCA Healthcare beats profit estimates on strong demand for medical care

HCA Healthcare beat Wall Street estimates for first-quarter profit on Friday, as the hospital operator benefited from sustained demand for elective procedures in the United States.

HCA Healthcare beats profit estimates on strong demand for medical care
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Trump reiterates that he spoke with China's Xi, offers no details

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Trump reiterates that he spoke with China's Xi, offers no details
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Russia keeps key rate on hold, braces for global turbulence

The Russian central bank maintained its key interest rate at 21% on Friday, with inflation starting to decline but new risks facing the Russian

Russia keeps key rate on hold, braces for global turbulence
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Safran says China to exempt jet engines and parts from tariffs

China has decided to grant exemptions from import tariffs for some aircraft parts, including jet engines, the head of French engine maker Safran said on

Safran says China to exempt jet engines and parts from tariffs
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US refiner Phillips 66 posts bigger-than-expected quarterly loss as margins bite

Phillips 66 reported a bigger-than-expected loss for the first quarter on Friday, hurt by lower refining margins amid heavy turnaround activities across

US refiner Phillips 66 posts bigger-than-expected quarterly loss as margins bite
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Germany's fiscal shift will offset trade drag starting in 2026, IMF official says

Germany's fiscal expansion will boost its economy starting in 2026 after years of weak growth, offsetting the increased drag from U.S. tariffs, Oya Celasun,

Germany's fiscal shift will offset trade drag starting in 2026, IMF official says
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US consumer sentiment remains weak in April on tariffs concerns

U.S. consumer sentiment ebbed for a fourth straight month in April amid concerns about the economic impact of tariffs.

US consumer sentiment remains weak in April on tariffs concerns
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Vehicle carriers seek relief from broad US port fees

Operators of hulking car carriers are seeking relief from the U.S.

Vehicle carriers seek relief from broad US port fees
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Brazil's Vale sees no material impacts from trade war so far

Brazilian miner Vale said on Friday that it has so far not seen a material impact from the ongoing global trade war on its operations and sales, but vowed to keep monitoring it

Brazil's Vale sees no material impacts from trade war so far
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IMF's Georgieva says Argentine people to decide election, government should keep reforms

International Monetary Fund Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva said on Friday that Argentina's election in October was for its people to decide, clarifying her remarks on

IMF's Georgieva says Argentine people to decide election, government should keep reforms
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US business lobby in China: Some pharma firms reporting tariff exemptions

Pharmaceutical companies in China are reporting that they have been able to import some drugs over the past week with tariff exemptions, the Beijing

US business lobby in China: Some pharma firms reporting tariff exemptions
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US court launches 30-day competition for Citgo parent's shares

A U.S. court organizing an auction of shares in the parent of Venezuela-owned refiner Citgo Petroleum has approved a 30-day competition period starting on April

US court launches 30-day competition for Citgo parent's shares
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Trump tariffs likely to push down UK inflation, BoE's Greene says

Bank of England policymaker Megan Greene said U.S.

Trump tariffs likely to push down UK inflation, BoE's Greene says
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Social Security may lose thousands more staff under new Trump rule

The Social Security Administration could lose thousands more staff beyond the 7,000 already targeted for cuts due to a move by the Trump administration to

Social Security may lose thousands more staff under new Trump rule
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EU will 'leave no stone unturned' to reduce trade-related uncertainty, Ireland's Donohue says

The European Union will do all it can to engage with the U.S. on trade and reduce the massive uncertainty that is weighing down the global economy, Irish Finance

EU will 'leave no stone unturned' to reduce trade-related uncertainty, Ireland's Donohue says
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US pharma tariffs would raise US drug costs by $51 billion annually, report finds

A 25% U.S. tariff on pharmaceutical imports would increase U.S. drug costs by nearly $51 billion annually, boosting U.S. prices by as much as 12.9% if passed on, a

US pharma tariffs would raise US drug costs by $51 billion annually, report finds
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Belgian airports cancel flights on Tuesday as strike looms

Brussels Airport, Belgium's main international flight hub, will cancel several flights on Tuesday, while Charleroi Airport plans to suspend all departures the same day due to a

Belgian airports cancel flights on Tuesday as strike looms
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European shares hit 3-week high as US-China trade tensions ease

European shares ended at a three-week high on Friday, notching up their second straight weekly gain as signs of a potential de-escalation in the U.S.-

European shares hit 3-week high as US-China trade tensions ease
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Pope Francis bestowed a special nickname on AP's Vatican reporter for her often-tough questions

Associated Press reporter Nicole Winfield, who covered Pope Francis at the Vatican during his entire pontificate, earned the nickname “la prima della classe” -- or “the first in class” -- from him in 2018

Pope Francis bestowed a special nickname on AP's Vatican reporter for her often-tough questions
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With all the changes at the IRS, how likely are you to be audited? It’s unclear

With all the changes at the IRS, how likely are you to be audited? It’s unclear

With all the changes at the IRS, how likely are you to be audited? It’s unclear
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Higher taxes on millionaires? Trump says he's open, but many in his party are not

Why not tax the millionaires

Higher taxes on millionaires? Trump says he's open, but many in his party are not
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Shein and Temu just started raising prices ahead of new tariffs

Shein and Temu just started raising prices ahead of new tariffs

Shein and Temu just started raising prices ahead of new tariffs
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Why Trump's call for the Fed to cut interest rates may not help consumers

President Donald Trump is badgering the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates, but even if the Fed gave in to the pressure, it wouldn’t necessarily lead to lower borrowing costs for consumers

Why Trump's call for the Fed to cut interest rates may not help consumers
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Consumer sentiment plunges 8%

Consumer sentiment plunges 8%

Consumer sentiment plunges 8%
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Trump outlines what ‘total victory’ looks like in his trade war. It’ll cost you

Trump outlines what ‘total victory’ looks like in his trade war. It’ll cost you

Trump outlines what ‘total victory’ looks like in his trade war. It’ll cost you
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Youth homelessness is increasing in Wisconsin. One shelter hopes a new expansion will help change that

Youth homelessness is increasing in Wisconsin. One shelter hopes a new expansion will help change that

Youth homelessness is increasing in Wisconsin. One shelter hopes a new expansion will help change that
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988 suicide prevention service for LGBTQ+ youth would be eliminated under leaked budget proposal

988 suicide prevention service for LGBTQ+ youth would be eliminated under leaked budget proposal

988 suicide prevention service for LGBTQ+ youth would be eliminated under leaked budget proposal
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Why Trump is signing an executive action on mining the deep ocean

Why Trump is signing an executive action on mining the deep ocean

Why Trump is signing an executive action on mining the deep ocean
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Swiss leader says Trump administration foresees 'privileged' talks with 15 countries on US tariffs

The Swiss president says Switzerland is among 15 countries with which the United States plans to conduct “privileged” negotiations to help reach a deal in the wake of sweeping U.S. tariffs on dozens of countries that have shaken global markets

Swiss leader says Trump administration foresees 'privileged' talks with 15 countries on US tariffs
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China quietly rolls back retaliatory tariffs on some US-made semiconductors, import agencies say

China quietly rolls back retaliatory tariffs on some US-made semiconductors, import agencies say

China quietly rolls back retaliatory tariffs on some US-made semiconductors, import agencies say
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Trump officials discuss making it much harder to qualify for federal disaster assistance, starting this hurricane season

Trump officials discuss making it much harder to qualify for federal disaster assistance, starting this hurricane season

Trump officials discuss making it much harder to qualify for federal disaster assistance, starting this hurricane season
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7-Eleven's soon-to-be chief is confident he knows value, and thrifty customers

The first foreigner tapped to head 7-Eleven is confident the Japanese convenience store chain will continue to attract thrifty customers, even in an economic slowdown

7-Eleven's soon-to-be chief is confident he knows value, and thrifty customers
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China’s data protection rules prompt pause from major European research funders

Several of Europe’s biggest funders of scientific collaboration with China, in fields such as viruses and air quality, have put bilateral research programmes on

China’s data protection rules prompt pause from major European research funders
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7-Eleven owner says it will need to cut costs as US tariffs hit consumer confidence

Seven & I Holdings, the owner of 7-Eleven convenience stores, said it expects it will have to take a hard look at its supply chain and rein in costs as U.S. consumers

7-Eleven owner says it will need to cut costs as US tariffs hit consumer confidence
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Some European companies wary of expanding in US amid tariff chaos

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Some European companies wary of expanding in US amid tariff chaos
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China exempts some goods from US tariffs

China has exempted some U.S. imports from its 125% tariffs and is asking firms to identify critical goods they need levy-free, according to

China exempts some goods from US tariffs
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Nissan's shares rise after restructuring loss heralds turnaround

Nissan saw its shares rise almost 2% on Friday after it flagged a record loss due to a massive reduction in the value of its assets and hefty restructuring fees - costs that appeared

Nissan's shares rise after restructuring loss heralds turnaround
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Poland likely to apply for EU leeway on defence spending, but worried others won't

Poland is likely to ask the European Commission next week for an exemption from European Union borrowing limits to keep up large defence

Poland likely to apply for EU leeway on defence spending, but worried others won't
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Samsung SDI says tariffs expected to raise production costs of US-made batteries

South Korea's Samsung SDI on Friday said U.S. tariffs will increase the cost of producing its electric vehicle (EV) batteries in the United States, as many materials and components

Samsung SDI says tariffs expected to raise production costs of US-made batteries
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Unexpected UK retail sales jump boosts economy as storm gathers

British retailers reported the best start to the year since 2021 in what may be a fleeting boost for the economy, with rising bills and the U.S. trade war increasingly

Unexpected UK retail sales jump boosts economy as storm gathers
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Intel shares fall as dour forecasts overshadow CEO's turnaround promises

Intel's shares fell more than 8% on Friday as the company's weak revenue and profit forecasts overshadowed new CEO Lip-Bu Tan's strategy to

Intel shares fall as dour forecasts overshadow CEO's turnaround promises
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Alphabet climbs as AI bets drive ad strength, quelling market fears

Alphabet shares jumped about 3% on Friday, after a solid earnings report from the Google parent showed investors that its bold bets on AI were fueling growth in the

Alphabet climbs as AI bets drive ad strength, quelling market fears
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US wants solution with Switzerland, Swiss president says after tariff talks in Washington

The United States wants a tariff solution with Switzerland, the Swiss president said in a Friday interview after meeting U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent in Washington.

US wants solution with Switzerland, Swiss president says after tariff talks in Washington
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Major offshore wind developer has stopped activities in United States

One of the world's top offshore wind developers, Germany's RWE, has stopped work on its U.S. projects for now in light of recent moves against the industry by

Major offshore wind developer has stopped activities in United States
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Canadians put off by Trump's bluster and border arrests are booking far fewer US visits

Trump’s attacks on Canada’s economy and threats to make it the 51st state have infuriated Canadians, who are canceling trips to the U.S. in big numbers

Canadians put off by Trump's bluster and border arrests are booking far fewer US visits
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Fed's Kashkari nervous that trade policy uncertainty will lead to layoffs

Minneapolis Federal Reserve Bank President Neel Kashkari on Thursday said the extreme uncertainty over U.S. trade policy has him "nervous" about big layoffs, though so far he has only heard

Fed's Kashkari nervous that trade policy uncertainty will lead to layoffs
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US plans Alaska LNG summit, will urge Japan, South Korea to support project

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US plans Alaska LNG summit, will urge Japan, South Korea to support project
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Malaysia open to negotiate with U.S on reducing trade deficit, non-tariff barriers 

Malaysia is open to negotiate with the United States on non-tariff barriers and reducing its trade deficit and will explore a bilateral trade agreement, its trade ministry said

Malaysia open to negotiate with U.S on reducing trade deficit, non-tariff barriers 
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Trade tensions are giving Intel's older chips a second life

A Sino-U.S. trade war that threatens Intel's revenue from its biggest market, China, has become an unlikely driver of demand for the embattled chipmaker's older generation

Trade tensions are giving Intel's older chips a second life
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Air India in talks with Boeing to take 10 planes snubbed by Chinese airlines, sources say

Air India is in talks with U.S. planemaker Boeing to acquire around 10 737 MAX jets after Chinese customers started rejecting

Air India in talks with Boeing to take 10 planes snubbed by Chinese airlines, sources say
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Japan compiles emergency economic package to ease tariff pain

Japan's Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba on Friday said the government has compiled an emergency economic package to alleviate

Japan compiles emergency economic package to ease tariff pain
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Catholics remember Pope Francis as a friend of Africa, with some setting theology aside

Pope Francis visited a record 10 African countries throughout his pontificate, often venturing to areas ravaged by war, poverty or natural disaster

Catholics remember Pope Francis as a friend of Africa, with some setting theology aside
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Focus on earnings while US and China quibble

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Rocky Swift As U.S.

Focus on earnings while US and China quibble
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California overtakes Japan to become the world’s fourth-largest economy

California overtakes Japan to become the world’s fourth-largest economy

California overtakes Japan to become the world’s fourth-largest economy
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Construction of world’s tallest abandoned skyscraper to resume after a decade

Construction of world’s tallest abandoned skyscraper to resume after a decade

Construction of world’s tallest abandoned skyscraper to resume after a decade
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Automakers focus on the global market, chide the US over tariffs at Shanghai's auto show

Booths of big Chinese, German and Japanese automakers are bustling at Shanghai's auto show as the industry keeps its sights on the wider global market not subject to steep U.S. tariffs on imports of cars and auto parts

Automakers focus on the global market, chide the US over tariffs at Shanghai's auto show
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Trump orders Justice Department to investigate Democrats' top fundraising platform

President Donald Trump has ordered the Justice Department to investigate the Democratic Party’s top fundraising platform

Trump orders Justice Department to investigate Democrats' top fundraising platform
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US Congress Republicans seek $27 billion for Golden Dome in Trump tax bill

Republicans in the U.S.

US Congress Republicans seek $27 billion for Golden Dome in Trump tax bill
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Rising bills and trade war push UK consumer mood to 17-month low

British consumer confidence slid this month to its lowest level since November 2023 as people became much gloomier about the outlook for the economy, with rising bills and the

Rising bills and trade war push UK consumer mood to 17-month low
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Workers could save 122 hours a year by adopting AI in admin tasks, says Google

Britain could gain 400 billion pounds ($533 billion) from AI-driven growth if it trained its workforce, Google said, after a pilot scheme in the UK showed workers

Workers could save 122 hours a year by adopting AI in admin tasks, says Google
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Intel offers weak forecast amid trade tensions as CEO talks to TSMC

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Intel offers weak forecast amid trade tensions as CEO talks to TSMC
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US nuclear force costs projected to soar to $946 billion through 2034, CBO says

The costs of operating and modernizing America's nuclear forces through 2034 are projected to soar to $946 billion, 25% higher than a 2023 estimate, a report

US nuclear force costs projected to soar to $946 billion through 2034, CBO says
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Trump administration says it is complying with order barring FEMA funding freeze

The Trump administration said on Thursday the Federal Emergency Management Agency had made more than $2.2 billion in payments to a group of states over the past three

Trump administration says it is complying with order barring FEMA funding freeze
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UK's vehicle output rose in March, but not enough to prevent quarterly decline

Britain made more vehicles in March as demand increased for British-built cars overseas and for commercial vehicles at home, but it was not enough to prevent a quarterly decline in output,

UK's vehicle output rose in March, but not enough to prevent quarterly decline
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Vietnam ramps up bond sales, spending as export-led growth faces tariff risks

Vietnam has increased government bond sales by nearly 30% so far this year, data shows, as it bids to boost public spending to spur growth and

Vietnam ramps up bond sales, spending as export-led growth faces tariff risks
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Core inflation in Japan's capital hits 2-year peak, raising challenge for BOJ

Core inflation in Japan's capital accelerated to a two-year high in April on surging food costs, making the central bank's quest to fully exit ultra easy policy a

Core inflation in Japan's capital hits 2-year peak, raising challenge for BOJ
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South Korea, US aim for trade package before tariff pause ends in July

South Korea and the United States agreed to craft a trade package aimed at removing new U.S. tariffs before the pause on

South Korea, US aim for trade package before tariff pause ends in July
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China warns G20 global economic growth 'insufficient', trade tensions weaken momentum

China warned a G20 meeting that world economic growth was "insufficient" as tariff and trade wars exacerbated economic and financial instability and sapped growth

China warns G20 global economic growth 'insufficient', trade tensions weaken momentum
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The Latest: Hegseth had an unsecured internet line in his office for Signal, AP sources say

Two people familiar with the case have told AP that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth had an internet connection that bypassed the Pentagon’s security protocols set up in his office to use the Signal messaging app on a personal computer

The Latest: Hegseth had an unsecured internet line in his office for Signal, AP sources say
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Treasury secretary: China needs to change

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said it’s crucial for China to change its economic structure. His comments come one day after he said he expects de-escalation with regard to the trade war with China.

Treasury secretary: China needs to change
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Google says deep AI investments powering ad sales, soothing anxious investors

Google parent Alphabet reassured jittery tech investors that its AI investments were powering returns at its crucial ad business on Thursday,

Google says deep AI investments powering ad sales, soothing anxious investors
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US aims to boost offshore oil drilling by easing pressure rules

The U.S.

US aims to boost offshore oil drilling by easing pressure rules
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Ethiopia's inflation rate to decline to 10% in 2025/2026 fiscal year

Ethiopia's inflation is expected to decline to 10% in the coming financial year, the country's central bank chief Mamo Mihretu said on Thursday, the lowest level in a

Ethiopia's inflation rate to decline to 10% in 2025/2026 fiscal year
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Footwear brand Skechers pulls annual forecast on trade uncertainty, shares drop

Skechers on Thursday withdrew its annual results forecast as the Trump administration's erratic trade policies fuel economic uncertainty, sending the footwear maker's

Footwear brand Skechers pulls annual forecast on trade uncertainty, shares drop
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BOJ's Ueda keeps rate-hike pledge but warns of US tariff impact

Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda said on Thursday the central bank will continue to raise interest rates if underlying inflation converges toward its 2%

BOJ's Ueda keeps rate-hike pledge but warns of US tariff impact
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Hartford profit falls as California wildfire losses climb

Hartford Insurance Group reported a 16% fall in first-quarter profit on Thursday, as catastrophe losses from the California fires piled up even though they were partially offset by a rise

Hartford profit falls as California wildfire losses climb
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Trump signs executive order boosting deep-sea mining industry

President Donald Trump on Thursday signed an executive order aimed at boosting the deep-sea mining industry, marking his latest attempt to boost U.S.

Trump signs executive order boosting deep-sea mining industry
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Port of L.A. Director: ‘In two weeks time, arrivals will drop by 35%’ due to tariffs

The Executive Director of the Port of Los Angeles predicted Thursday that arrivals at his port would drop by more than a third in the coming weeks.

Port of L.A. Director: ‘In two weeks time, arrivals will drop by 35%’ due to tariffs
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Largest federal employee union, a leading Trump opponent, to lay off more than half of staff

The largest union for federal employees plans to lay off more than half its staff nationwide after President Donald Trump’s anti-union executive orders have rapidly weakened the organization’s finances

Largest federal employee union, a leading Trump opponent, to lay off more than half of staff
Economy|Health|Political|US

Four states have asked USDA to let them ban soda, candy from food assistance program

Four Republican states have asked the U.S.

Four states have asked USDA to let them ban soda, candy from food assistance program
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Harvard University exploring $1 billion of private equity stakes sale, source says

Harvard University's endowment is in advanced talks to sell private equity fund interests totaling about $1 billion, a person familiar with the matter

Harvard University exploring $1 billion of private equity stakes sale, source says
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Brazil central bank keeps May rate hike open amid uncertainty, unclear activity trend

Brazil's central bank has left the size of its upcoming interest rate hike in May open and remains unable to gauge it, citing a still-uncertain economic outlook and

Brazil central bank keeps May rate hike open amid uncertainty, unclear activity trend
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Gilead posts profit, says HIV prevention drug on track for mid-June

Gilead Sciences on Thursday reported a first-quarter profit, but revenue was flat, as higher sales of drugs for HIV and liver disease, along with expense tightening, offset

Gilead posts profit, says HIV prevention drug on track for mid-June
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Trading Day: Stocks rally for third day as earnings optimism trumps tariffs confusion

TRADING DAY Making sense of the forces driving global markets. By Alden Bentley, Americas Finance and Markets Breaking News Editor.

Trading Day: Stocks rally for third day as earnings optimism trumps tariffs confusion
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US bank regulators pull back guardrails on bank crypto activities

U.S. banking regulators announced on Thursday they were pulling back several documents that urge banks to show caution when dabbling in cryptocurrency and

US bank regulators pull back guardrails on bank crypto activities
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Pope Francis' ordinary shoes bring pride to his Argentine neighborhood — and his cobbler

The man who would become Pope Francis always bought his shoes in the same place

Pope Francis' ordinary shoes bring pride to his Argentine neighborhood — and his cobbler
Business|Economy|Technology

Google's parent begins year with robust growth despite legal, competitive and economic threats

Google’s profits surged 50% in this year’s opening quarter, overcoming the competitive and legal threats that its internet empire is facing amid an economy roiled by a global trade war

Google's parent begins year with robust growth despite legal, competitive and economic threats
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US allies express alarm at Trump’s plan to let Russia keep most of the land it seized from Ukraine

US allies express alarm at Trump’s plan to let Russia keep most of the land it seized from Ukraine

US allies express alarm at Trump’s plan to let Russia keep most of the land it seized from Ukraine
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IMF's Georgieva urges Argentina to 'stay the course' on economic policy

The International Monetary Fund's managing director Kristalina Georgieva said on Thursday that Argentina should not "derail the will for change"

IMF's Georgieva urges Argentina to 'stay the course' on economic policy
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Wall Street watchdog staff shrinks 16% in last year, includes key units, sources say

The U.S.

Wall Street watchdog staff shrinks 16% in last year, includes key units, sources say
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Global container shipping volume to fall 1% on Trump trade policies, Drewry says

Maritime consultancy Drewry said on Thursday it expects global container port volume to fall 1% as a direct result of U.S. trade policies.

Global container shipping volume to fall 1% on Trump trade policies, Drewry says
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Japan says no talk of currency target, yen control in finance dialogue with US

Japanese Finance Minister Katsunobu Kato said on Thursday he agreed with U.S.

Japan says no talk of currency target, yen control in finance dialogue with US
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Stocks jump with tech shares; dollar dips after recent gains

Major stock indexes rose on Thursday, with technology shares leading Wall Street higher as investors awaited further developments in the U.S.-China trade

Stocks jump with tech shares; dollar dips after recent gains
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Germany's Merck says in late-stage discussions to buy SpringWorks for $3.5 billion

Germany's Merck KGaA said on Thursday it is in late-stage talks to acquire U.S.-based SpringWorks Therapeutics for about $3.5 billion, a deal that could give it access to a

Germany's Merck says in late-stage discussions to buy SpringWorks for $3.5 billion