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Metro

Peers urge FCA to shorten UK car finance redress scheme period

Members of the UK House of Lords have urged the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to shorten the timeframe for its proposed car finance...

Economy

Czech power company CEZ reports net profit of $779 million in the first half of 2025

Czech power company ČEZ reported a net profit of 16.5 billion Czech koruna (approximately $779 million) for the first half of 2025, a...

Sport

Barcelona’s goal machine adds Rashford firepower for LaLiga defence

FC Barcelona has bolstered its attacking lineup by securing England forward Marcus Rashford on a season-long loan from Manchester United. The 27-year-old joins...

Sport

Miguel Gutiérrez completes €20 million transfer from Girona to Napoli

Miguel Gutiérrez, the 24-year-old Spanish left-back, has completed a €20 million transfer from Girona FC to Napoli, marking a significant move in the...

Metro

Zambia expresses deep concern over U.S. visa bond rule imposing $5,000 to $15,000 fees on citizens, citing significant economic strain and potential impact on trade, investment, and tourism.

Zambia has expressed deep concern over the United States’ new visa bond requirement, which mandates that Zambian citizens pay bonds ranging from $5,000...

Economy

Global Reactions to Trump’s New Tariffs

In August 2025, President Donald Trump intensified his protectionist trade policies by imposing new tariffs on several major trading partners, including India, Brazil,...

Economy

Uzbekistan’s gold exports surge 55% in early 2025, reaching $6.49 billion

Uzbekistan’s gold exports have experienced a remarkable surge in the first half of 2025, reaching $6.49 billion—a 54.8% increase compared to the same...

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...

Economy

BTG Pactual Acquires HSBC’s Uruguay Operations for $175 Million

In a strategic move to expand its presence in Latin America, Brazilian investment bank BTG Pactual has agreed to acquire HSBC’s operations in...