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G7 ministers tackle economic fallout of Mideast war

G7 ministers and central bank officials gathered Monday to tackle the economic consequences of the war in the Middle East that has sent energy prices soaring and has triggered fears for the world economy.

Facts about Strait of Hormuz shipping blockade

Here are the latest key facts and figures about the blockage of the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial shipping route virtually paralysed by the Middle East war.

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Trade war cuts global economic growth outlook: OECD

The OECD slashed its annual global growth forecast on Tuesday, warning that US President Donald Trump's tariffs blitz will stifle the world economy -- hitting the United States especially hard.

In Canada lake, robot learns to mine without disrupting marine life

Three robotic arms extended under the water in a Canadian lake, delicately selecting pebbles from the bed, before storing them back inside the machine.

Asian markets rise as traders eye possible Trump-Xi talks

Asian stocks rallied Tuesday as investors kept tabs on developments in the China-US trade war amid speculation the countries' leaders will hold talks soon.

Lebanon on bumpy road to public transport revival

On Beirut's chaotic, car-choked streets, Lebanese student Fatima Fakih rides a shiny purple bus to university, one of a fleet rolled out by authorities to revive public transport in a country struggling to deliver basic services.

'The Beautiful Game' falls for AI's charms

Sport has been unable to resist the surge of artificial intelligence and the biggest one of them all, football, is benefitting from data that AI can supply and the human eye cannot.

Fintech Forward Set to Return to Bahrain and Gather the Most Influential Leaders in Finance at its Third Edition in October 2025

Fintech Forward 2025 will be programmed by Economist Impact and hosted by the Bahrain Economic Development Board

France probes terror motive after man shoots dead Tunisian neighbour

French prosecutors Monday were probing a terror motive after a man who had posted racist videos shot dead his Tunisian neighbour and badly wounded a Turkish man in the south of the country.

Stocks retreat over trade row; oil surges on geopolitical risks

Oil prices surged Monday over renewed concerns about Russia's war in Ukraine and relief over OPEC+ production, while stock markets mostly slid as US-China trade tensions resurfaced.

As Tesla stalls across Europe, sales rise in Norway

Tesla sales have rebounded in Norway this year, official figures showed Monday, bucking a broader European trend as consumers turn away from Elon Musk's electric car brand.

EU hits food delivery company Delivery Hero with 329 mn-euro-fine

The EU on Monday slapped German food delivery company Delivery Hero and its Spanish subsidiary Glovo with a fine worth 329 million euros ($376 million) after they violated antitrust rules.

French court tries ex-bosses of Ubisoft over sex harassment

Three former top executives from French video game giant Ubisoft, the maker of "Assassin's Creed" and "Far Cry", went on trial on Monday accused of psychologically and sexually harassing employees for years.

UK to build attack subs as part of major defence review

Britain announced it will build 12 new attack submarines as it was set to unveil Monday a major defence review to deal with "growing" Russian aggression and the changing nature of warfare.

Jonathan Anderson becomes Dior's overall artistic director

Jonathan Anderson will become the first designer to head both the women's and men's lines at Dior, the French fashion house's parent company said on Monday.

Homeless seek refuge at Madrid airport as rents soar

Victor Fernando Meza works during the day, but his salary is not enough to afford rent in the Spanish capital Madrid. So, once again, the 45-year-old Peruvian will spend the night at the airport.

ECB expected to cut rates again as Trump trade war rumbles on

The European Central Bank is expected to deliver its seventh-straight interest rate cut this week as US President Donald Trump's volatile trade policies add to headwinds for the sluggish eurozone.

Hey chatbot, is this true? AI 'factchecks' sow misinformation

As misinformation exploded during India's four-day conflict with Pakistan, social media users turned to an AI chatbot for verification -- only to encounter more falsehoods, underscoring its unreliability as a fact-checking tool.

Disney's 'Lilo & Stitch' wins N.America box office for second week

Disney's family-friendly "Lilo & Stitch," a live-action remake of the 2002 animated film, won the North American box office for a second week in a row, taking in another $63 million, industry estimates showed Sunday.

Indian airline IndiGo orders 30 Airbus A350 widebody planes

Indian airline IndiGo said on Sunday it had signed an order for 30 more Airbus A350-900s, bringing its shopping list for the widebody aircraft from the European aircraft manufacturer to 60.

UK to restore 'war-fighting readiness' with new defence review

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer said Sunday he will "restore Britain's war-fighting readiness" as his government warned of "growing" Russian aggression ahead of a major defence strategy review.

Oil under $65 a boon for consumers, but a burden on producers

US President Donald Trump's tariffs, his call to "drill baby drill" and especially a decision by OPEC+ to hike crude output quotas have oil prices trading at lows not seen since the Covid pandemic.

'Moving forward': the Gen-Z farmer growing Fukushima kiwis

A short drive from the Fukushima nuclear disaster site, novice farmer Takuya Haraguchi tends to his kiwi saplings under the spring sunshine, bringing life back to a former no-go zone.

Silicon Valley VCs navigate uncertain AI future

For Silicon Valley venture capitalists, the world has split into two camps: those with deep enough pockets to invest in artificial intelligence behemoths, and everyone else waiting to see where the AI revolution leads.

Ecuador apologizes to farm workers deemed to live like slaves

Ecuador's government apologized Saturday to some 300 people who worked as farmers for a Japanese textile firm in conditions which a court likened to modern-day slavery.

OPEC+ announces sharp increase in July oil production

Saudi Arabia, Russia and six other key OPEC+ members announced on Saturday a huge increase in crude production for July.

Chinese automakers get stern 'price war' warning after discount spree

A top industry group had a stern rebuke Saturday for automakers fuelling a "price war", a week after Chinese EV giant BYD announced sweeping trade-in discounts, with multiple competitors following suit.

EU member Bulgaria faces protests over adopting the euro

Bulgaria is expected to get a green light from Brussels in June to adopt the euro -- but the prospect is unsettling many citizens.

Moroccan women embroider 'art with purpose'

In a small village on the coast of southern Morocco, women gather in a house to create collaborative works of textile art, and also earn a living.

Trump says will double steel, aluminum tariffs to 50%

US President Donald Trump said Friday that he would double steel and aluminum import tariffs to 50 percent from next week, the latest salvo in his trade wars aimed at protecting domestic industries.

US top court lets Trump revoke legal status for 500,000 migrants

The US Supreme Court handed President Donald Trump a major victory Friday in his immigration crackdown, giving his administration the green light to revoke the legal status of half a million migrants from four Caribbean and Latin American countries.

Trump accuses China of violating tariff de-escalation deal

US President Donald Trump signaled renewed trade tensions with China on Friday, arguing that Beijing had "totally violated" a deal to de-escalate tariffs, at a time when the two sides appeared deadlocked in negotiations.

World Boxing introducing gender tests for all boxers, targets Khelif

World Boxing announced on Friday it will introduce mandatory gender testing to determine the eligibility of male and female athletes wanting to take part in its competitions.

'My greatest dream' - Taylor Swift buys back rights to old music

Pop sensation Taylor Swift, who was locked in a feud with record executives since 2019 over ownership of her music, has bought back the rights to her entire back catalog, she said Friday.

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