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Middle East stock markets plummet amid US tariffs and falling oil prices
Middle East stock markets are tumbling as they struggle with the dual hit of U. S. tariffs and a sharp decline in oil prices. That's squeezing energy-producing nations that rely on those sales to power their economies and government spending.
Zimbabwe's President Emmerson Mnangagwa suspends tariffs on US imports
Zimbabwe's President Emmerson Mnangagwa has announced the suspension of tariffs on US imports, a strategic response to recent US tariffs. What implications does this have for Zimbabwe's economy and its relationship with the US?
Zimbabwe's President Emmerson Mnangagwa suspends tariffs on US imports
Zimbabwe's President Emmerson Mnangagwa has announced the suspension of tariffs on US imports, a strategic response to recent US tariffs. What implications does this have for Zimbabwe's economy and its relationship with the US?
How a South African Muslim Doctor Helped Release a Jewish Professor
OPINION: In a world where division is encouraged, where the weight of history pulls people apart, a Muslim doctor stepped forward to free a Jewish professor in distress. Not because they shared a faith or a nationality, but because he saw an injustice that needed to be corrected, writes Sarah Jane Abraham.
Syria announces March 1 transition to new government, says minister
Syria's post-Assad era enters a new phase as Foreign Minister announces plans for a diverse, representative government starting March 1.
Egypt's Sisi urges Gaza reconstruction without 'displacing Palestinians'
In a direct challenge to Donald Trump's controversial proposal, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi has firmly rejected any plans to displace Palestinians during Gaza's reconstruction.
Almost all nations miss UN deadline for new climate targets
Only 10 out of 200 nations met the UN's critical February deadline for new emission reduction targets.
China to intensify cooperation with BRICS despite Trump's threats - Foreign Ministry
In a bold stance against US pressure, China reaffirms its commitment to BRICS cooperation as US President Donald Trump threatens 100 percent tariffs over the bloc's currency plans. While Putin downplays immediate currency alternatives, Beijing emphasises the alliance's focus on mutual prosperity and global economic stability.
Indonesia welcomes its entry into BRICS bloc
Indonesia welcomed on Tuesday Brazil's announcement that it had become a full member of BRICS, a bloc of developing economies increasingly seen as a counterweight to the West.