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Costa Rica’s Supreme Court requests President Chaves’ immunity removal over alleged $32,000 corruption case.

In a historic move, Costa Rica’s Supreme Court has requested the Legislative Assembly to lift President Rodrigo Chaves’ legal immunity, enabling him to...

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President Trump delays new tariffs until August 1, causing mixed reactions among trade partners and businesses

President Donald Trump has postponed the implementation of new tariffs on key trading partners until August 1, 2025, a move that has elicited...

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China Criticizes Manufacturers Over Price Wars Amid Deflation Concerns

China’s government has intensified its criticism of manufacturers and local authorities for promoting overproduction and excessive price competition, attributing these practices to ongoing...

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Chile’s June 2025 consumer prices drop 0.4%, the steepest since 2023, sparking speculation of a potential 25-basis-point rate cut by the central bank

Chile’s consumer prices experienced a 0.4% decline, marking the first monthly drop of the year and the steepest since late 2023. This unexpected...

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Thousands of Bulgarians protest government’s euro adoption plans, demanding national referendum

In recent months, Bulgaria has witnessed a surge in public demonstrations opposing the government’s plans to adopt the euro, with protesters demanding a...

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U.S. President Donald Trump announces delay of higher tariffs to August 1, leading to 0.2% rise in TSX futures.

U.S. President Donald Trump has announced a delay in the implementation of higher tariffs, now scheduled to take effect on August 1, 2025....

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Bhutan’s central bank reports a significant profit increase, surpassing Nu 5 billion as of April 30, 2025, compared to the same period last year.

The Royal Monetary Authority (RMA), Bhutan’s central bank, has reported a significant profit increase, surpassing Nu 5 billion as of April 30, 2025,...

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Bolivian Congress erupts in chaos over $2 billion lithium contracts with China and Russia, leading to physical altercations and protests against the deals.

Bolivia’s Congress erupted into chaos on July 3, 2025, during a contentious debate over proposed lithium extraction contracts with Chinese and Russian firms,...

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Belizean Prime Minister Johnny Briceno forms new Cabinet after securing second term in 2025 general elections.

In the aftermath of the People’s United Party’s (PUP) decisive victory in the 2025 Belizean general elections, Prime Minister John Briceño has unveiled...

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Belgium’s Migration Minister proposes using EU trade and visa policies to pressure countries into accepting rejected migrants

Belgium’s Migration Minister, Anneleen Van Bossuyt, has proposed leveraging the European Union’s trade and visa policies to pressure less developed countries into accepting...