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US touted trade deals; China said it warned Washington over Taiwan. Neither side confirmed the other’s claims.

Washington and Beijing expected to extend trade truce, but analysts see only modest breakthrough in strained ties.

Top executives hope to expand their businesses in China as Trump aims for win ahead of midterm vote.

Calbee says it would temporarily use only black and white colours on 14 of its products due to a lack of printing ink.

France is facing deepening resentment in former African colonies where it once had political influence.

CEO Cohen, who has built a 5 percent position in eBay, has hinted he may take offer directly to eBay shareholders.

Dangote’s planned East Africa refinery will model his recent mega project in Nigeria’s Lagos.

US oil blockade on Cuba is a significant blow to small family firms struggling with power outages and fuel shortages.

Yemeni soldiers earn $38 to $116 monthly, but an unstable currency has eroded the value of their salaries.

Several African countries have sought financial help due to economic uncertainty caused by the war on Iran.

Beijing’s order blocking US sanctions on five oil refineries marks first invocation of 2021 law.

Kingdom announces sharp rise in budget shortfall amid the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz.

The deal comes days after the Pentagon announces an agreement with seven tech giants to use AI in classified systems

Ministry of Commerce says sanctions against refineries accused of importing Iranian oil violate international law.

The long-awaited deal creates one of the world’s largest free trade areas with 720m potential consumers.

Inflation has robbed them of a third of their income since the post-2009 global financial crisis, statistics show.

Central bank keeps interest rates steady at 3.5-3.75 percent amid inflation concerns and global economic strain.

The prime minister says the federal government will put up money alongside private investors to fund major projects.

The announcement on Friday is expected to clear the path for the confirmation of his successor, Kevin Warsh.