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Economy

Trump’s New Tariffs Spark Global Trade Tensions and Market Volatility

President Donald Trump implemented a comprehensive new tariff regime, marking a significant shift in U.S. trade policy. The tariffs, effective from 12:01 a.m....

Economy

U.S. Implements Historic Import Tariffs, Affecting Over 60 Countries

United States implemented a series of unprecedented import tariffs, marking a significant escalation in global trade tensions. These tariffs, ranging from 10% to...

World

Thousands of company directors leave UK after Labour’s tax changes

The United Kingdom is witnessing a significant exodus of company directors following the Labour government’s recent tax reforms. Between October 2024 and July...

Metro

UK Construction Activity Declines Sharply, Raising Concerns Over Housing Targets

The UK construction sector is facing a significant downturn, with activity levels declining sharply in recent months. In July 2025, the S&P Global...

Metro

Apple Inc. to Invest $100 Billion in U.S. Manufacturing Expansion

Apple Inc. has announced a significant expansion of its U.S. manufacturing operations, pledging an additional $100 billion over the next four years. This...

Economy

UAE’s non-oil sector growth slows to 52.9 in July amid geopolitical tensions

In July 2025, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) experienced a notable slowdown in its non-oil business sector, with the S&P Global Purchasing Managers’...

Economy

UK’s Low Pay Commission forecasts 4.1% rise in minimum wage to £12.71 by 2026

The UK’s Low Pay Commission (LPC) has projected a 4.1% increase in the National Living Wage (NLW) to £12.71 per hour by April...

Metro

Uganda’s Nyagak III Hydroelectric Power Station Begins Operations, Boosting National Energy Supply

Uganda’s Nyagak III Hydroelectric Power Station, a 6.6-megawatt facility located in Zombo District, has officially commenced operations, marking a significant milestone in the...

Metro

Trump’s sons launch $300 million investment vehicle targeting U.S. manufacturers

Eric Trump and Donald Trump Jr. have announced the formation of New America Acquisition I Corp., a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) aiming...

Crime & conflict

Al-Qaeda affiliate Jama’a Nusrat ul-Islam wa al-Muslimin (JNIM) has killed at least 54 civilians and eight soldiers in northern Togo this year

In 2025, northern Togo has experienced a significant escalation in violence attributed to Jama’a Nusrat ul-Islam wa al-Muslimin (JNIM), an al-Qaeda affiliate operating...