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Germany and EU allies push for ‘tougher, stricter’ asylum rules
Germany’s interior minister has hosted five of his European counterparts to discuss ways of tightening the region’s asylum rules, as his country deported 81 Afghans to their Taliban-controlled homeland. The European Union’s immigration system...

FM urges US to abide by market economy rules after graphite tariff ruling
Chinese Foreign Ministry The Chinese Foreign Ministry stressed on Friday that China-US economic ties benefit both sides, while urging the US side to abide by the rules of the market economy and keep the trade and economic ties sound and stable,...

Philippine President Marcos to Meet with Trump in Washington
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. will depart on Sunday on a state visit to the United States, during which he will fortify Manila’s security alliance with the U.S. and finalize a deal on tariffs. In a statement from Washington, Philippine...

Corning Avoids EU Fine in Antitrust Investigation
The European Union announced that it has accepted commitments from the American glass manufacturer Corning — known for its shatter-resistant glass used in smartphones and tablets — thereby avoiding a potential antitrust penalty, AFP reported....

Nicholas Benton Honored By Washington Business Journal
For 36 Years Publishing the Falls Church News-Press as LGBTQ+ Owner Friday, July 18 – At a special event in Arlington, Virginia, Wednesday, July 16, Falls Church News-Press founder, owner and editor Nicholas F. Benton was honored by the Washington...

RDIF Vows to Continue Investments Despite New EU Sanctions
https://sputnikglobe.com/20250718/rdif-vows-to-continue-investments-despite-new-eu-sanctions-1122457242.html RDIF Vows to Continue Investments Despite New EU Sanctions RDIF Vows to Continue Investments Despite New EU Sanctions Sputnik...

La geopolítica de la economía frente a las nuevas plataformas multipolares
El multipolarismo, con el propósito de no ser solo una redistribución de la dependencia, debe ser acompañado por un proyecto de soberanía económica. Únete a nosotros en Telegram , Twitter y VK . Escríbenos: info@strategic-culture.su Durante los...
George Washington Helped Grow American Farming
When the Revolutionary War ended and America gained its independence, survival wasn’t guaranteed. What helped the new nation thrive was a growing agricultural economy. George Washington—more than a general and ... The post George Washington Helped...

Economic reform roundtable: Commbank boss, teal MP among 13 more names added to Jim Chalmer’s invite list
The Government has announced the next invitees to its upcoming roundtable for economic reform, including business leaders, major investors, and a mix of state and independent politicians. The event, to be held from August 19 to 21 in the cabinet...

Fyre Festival's McFarland courts MAGA ahead of new business launch
By VICTORIA CHURCHILL, U.S. POLITICAL REPORTER IN WASHINGTON, D.C. Published: 07:10 EDT, 18 July 2025 | Updated: 07:10 EDT, 18 July 2025 Advertisement Convicted fraudster Billy McFarland is heading to MAGA-friendly television to pitch his next...

New sanctions from EU and UK target Russia's energy sector and military intelligence
The EU and UK hit Russia with new sanctions. Moscow's energy revenue and spies are targeted. The European Union and Britain on Friday ramped up pressure on Russia over its war on Ukraine, targeting Moscow's energy sector, shadow fleet of aging oil...

Global trade on edge: Germany pushes G7 for quick resolution
German Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil has urged G7 nations to work swiftly to end the ongoing global tariff dispute. Speaking in Durban on Friday, he stressed that trade tension is hurting economies and must be resolved quickly. He added that...

What's in the EU's 18th sanctions package against Russia?
The European Union has imposed its 18th package of sanctions against Russia over its war in Ukraine. The package aims at dealing further blows to Russia's oil and energy industry. Here is a rundown of what is included in the latest sanctions...

Weekly economic wrap: US tariffs, mining production and retail sales
The US tariffs have turned the global economy into a roller-coaster as it affects every part of economic growth and decline. In what was supposed to be a quiet week on the economic front, US tariffs kept people watching the economic news, while...

What's In The EU's Two-trillion-euro Budget Bazooka?
EU members got their first chance on Friday to debate the bloc's two-trillion-euro budget bazooka, laying bare divisions among the 27 capitals over the spending plans for 2028-2034. Seeking to balance the European Union's key priorities, Brussels...

'Incredible blow to our entire food system': USDA cuts millions to rural business centers
The termination of a United States Department of Agriculture program means $6 million in cuts for the Regional Food Business Center program in Alaska. The USDA announced Wednesday that it was terminating funding for the Regional Food Business...

Stocks consolidate after bumper week buoyed by resilient US economy
US and European stock markets stalled or trimmed gains on Friday after a bullish week buoyed by US data and upbeat company earnings. New York -- whose S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite struck record highs on Thursday -- mainly held on to gains but made...

EU warns Cyprus over atmospheric pollutants law
The European Commission on Thursday sent Cyprus a “reasoned opinion” over the country’s failure to transpose into its legal system a directive regarding the reporting of projected emissions of some atmospheric pollutants. A reasoned opinion is the...

UN talks with rival leaders of Cyprus fail to reach deal on new border crossings
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The United Nations chief said Thursday that he would have liked more results from his meetings with the rival leaders of divided Cyprus, while the Turkish Cypriot leader said he was “very, very upset” that there was no...

Construction de logements : Edmundston lance un nouvel incitatif
Afin de stimuler la création de nouveaux logements sur son territoire, la Ville d’Edmundston ajoute un cinquième programme d’aide financière.Article content Lors de la réunion publique du conseil municipal, qui s’est tenue le 15 juillet, on...