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US energy giant ‘in secret talks’ to return to Russia – WSJ
President Vladimir Putin allowed ExxonMobil to reclaim its stake in a Far Eastern enterprise ahead of his recent meeting with Donald Trump
Aug 27, 2025 10:42
UK teeters on economic collapse – Telegraph
Soaring debt and borrowing costs are approaching levels that once forced London to seek an IMF rescue, according to a recent report
Aug 25, 2025 21:18
Russia to print new Syrian banknotes – Reuters
Damascus plans to redesign and revalue its currency in a bid to restore confidence
Aug 24, 2025 14:28
Chinese refiners boost Russian oil imports – CNN
The move reportedly comes amid a dip in Indian purchases following Trump’s tariff threats
Aug 21, 2025 08:49
Major US firms ‘lining up’ to return to Russia – industry boss
American businesses are waiting for the lifting of Ukraine-related sanctions, Chamber of Commerce chief Robert Agee has noted
Aug 20, 2025 17:50
European military stocks fall on Ukraine peace talks progress
Defense companies were thriving as Western nations armed Kiev and boosted their own industries citing an alleged threat from Russia
Aug 20, 2025 10:55
Ruble share of Russia’s exports hits record high
More than 55% of trade payments were made in the national currency in June, central bank data shows
Aug 19, 2025 20:56
EU pledges to maintain Russian sanctions
An earlier report claimed Ukraine’s European backers had been weighing a phased rollback of restrictions if a ceasefire is reached
Aug 14, 2025 20:59
China hits back at EU over Russia sanctions
Beijing has sanctioned two Lithuanian banks, fulfilling a promise to retaliate after the bloc targeted Chinese lenders over the Ukraine conflict
Aug 14, 2025 15:05
EU state blasts Ukraine over key pipeline attack
Hungary has criticized Kiev for targeting the vital distribution station of the Druzhba oil pipeline in Russia
Aug 13, 2025 21:21
US chipmakers to pay Washington for trade with China – media
Nvidia and AMD have reportedly agreed to give up 15% of their PRC revenues in exchange for export licenses
Aug 11, 2025 15:28
US slaps tariffs on gold bars – media
The move could hit Switzerland, the world’s largest refining hub, and disrupt the global bullion market, analysts warn
Aug 8, 2025 11:14
Trump tariffs wipe out $12 billion from global carmakers – WSJ
Top automakers could see net profits drop by 25%
Aug 7, 2025 17:27
Luxury brands suffer as tourism slumps in Europe and Japan – FT
Changes in currency exchange rates have discouraged American and Chinese travelers from spending, according to the outlet
Aug 5, 2025 18:36
US ‘on precipice’ of recession – Moody’s
Donald Trump’s tariffs and immigration policy are pushing the American economy toward a downturn, the agency’s chief analyst has warned
Aug 5, 2025 11:50
Global trade hub seeking Russia partnership – media
The Suez Canal Authority has reportedly signaled interest in closer Cairo-Moscow cooperation
Aug 4, 2025 16:42
Russia’s rich grow richer
The country’s tycoons have added over $20 billion to their wealth in the first half of the year, Bloomberg reports
Aug 1, 2025 14:39
BMW reports 29% drop in profits
Germany’s auto sector has been struggling with soaring energy costs, US tariffs, and rising competition
Jul 31, 2025 19:29
Trump announces trade deal with South Korea
A similar agreement between Washington and Brussels was widely criticized as a one‑sided “submission”
Jul 31, 2025 00:00
Vast majority of sanctions against Russia haven’t worked – expert
Few of the restrictions have had a significant effect and some are outright ignored, according to ex-presidential aide Dmitry Nekrasov
Jul 29, 2025 21:13
Apple closes store in China for first time
The US tech giant has been struggling with falling local sales worsened by Washington’s escalating trade tensions with Beijing
Jul 29, 2025 16:14
Russia bans all gasoline exports
The embargo has been introduced amid record-high stock prices
Jul 29, 2025 08:10
US tariffs to cost German car giants over €10bn – study
The EU nation’s automotive industry has already been battered by rising costs and falling demand
Jul 28, 2025 20:29
Trump’s tariffs to cost global economy $2 trn – Bloomberg
The US president’s trade policy is slowing investment and reshaping supply chains, according to the outlet
Jul 28, 2025 16:39

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