US and Bangladesh set trade deal with tariffs at 19 percent
Bangladesh has agreed to provide significant preferential market access for some US industrial and agricultural goods.
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In Japan’s election, voters hope for relief from rising prices
Japanese households are finding it harder than ever to make ends meet as wages fail to keep pace with rising prices.
US FCC notice to broadcasters prompts concerns on curtailing free speech
Critics say such actions and increasing corporate ownership of media is causing a backsliding in US media freedom.
Gas, power and AI’s role in the new age of energy addition
Energy CEOs say the narrative of a managed energy transition from fossil fuels to a cleaner system is over.
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Oil and US oversight: How is Venezuela’s interim government surviving?
As Venezuela enters a new political phase, we look at how the government keeps functioning.
US imposes sanctions on ‘shadow fleet’ accused of transporting Iranian oil
The US State Department has said the economic penalties are necessary to ‘stem the flow of revenue’ to Tehran.
Mexico’s tariffs on India are a double whammy after US tariffs
The steep hikes by Mexico have devastated several Indian industries already reeling under crushing US tariffs.
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Gold fluctuations baffle Lebanese jewellers, gold market
Al Jazeera hit the streets of Beirut to talk to people who work with gold about the recent fluctuations.
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Just how ‘excellent’ was Trump and Xi Jinping’s phone call, really?
US president raved about his ‘extremely good’ personal relationship with the Chinese leader, but Xi was more muted.
Norway police investigate former PM Jagland over Epstein ties
World Economic Forum says it is reviewing the dealings of its CEO, Borge Brende, with the late sex offender.
Bitcoin plummets in value again after week of heavy losses
The world’s most popular cryptocurrency has lost about one-third of its value since the start of the year.
