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US official asserts Trump's agenda in tariff-hit Southeast Asia

The first US official to visit Southeast Asia since Washington announced punitive tariffs on the region's countries on Tuesday issued a robust defence of President Donald Trump's foreign policy approach.

Roche says will invest $50 bn in US over next five years

Swiss pharmaceutical giant Roche on Tuesday announced plans to invest $50 billion in the United States over the next five years.

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German sports carmaker Porsche to cut 1,900 jobs

Sports car manufacturer Porsche said Thursday it will axe 1,900 jobs after sales slumped in China and amid a tricky shift to electric vehicles, the latest blow for Germany's stalling auto sector.

Bezos's Blue Origin rocket firm to cut 10% of workforce

Jeff Bezos's rocket company Blue Origin is laying off around 10 percent of its workforce following a period of rapid expansion, the firm's chief executive told staff on Thursday.

Polish court orders retrial in hot-button abortion case

A Polish court on Thursday ordered a retrial in the case of an activist found guilty of aiding a woman to terminate her pregnancy, in a symbolic step for Poland's abortion rights movement.

Afghan arrested after car ramming 'attack' injures 28 in Germany

Police arrested an Afghan asylum seeker at the scene of what German leaders labelled a car ramming "attack" that injured 28 people, some seriously, in the southern city of Munich Thursday.

'Terrified' families seek justice in Italy 'forever chemicals' trial

Managers of a chemical plant accused of knowingly contaminating the water of hundreds of thousands of people are on trial in Italy, in one of Europe's biggest environmental disaster lawsuits.

Stocks mostly rise, oil falls as Trump fans Ukraine peace hopes

Major stock markets mostly rallied, while the dollar and oil prices retreated Thursday on hopes for an end to the war in Ukraine.

Unilever announces profit slump on Russia exit

British consumer goods giant Unilever on Thursday announced falling net profits for 2024, hit by exiting Russia and other restructuring costs.

Nestle sales beat forecast after price hikes

Swiss food giant Nestle reported better-than-expected annual sales on Thursday, boosting its shares after the maker of Nescafe coffee, KitKat chocolate and Purina dog food hiked prices to offset inflation.

UK economy picks up ahead of US tariff risks

Britain's economy surprisingly picked up at the end of last year, official data showed Thursday, relieving some pressure on the Labour government as the country faces up to US tariffs.

Concern as orangutan seen roaming Indonesia coal site

Footage of a seemingly confused orangutan roaming the desolate site of an Indonesian coal mine, metres from excavators, has sparked renewed concern about the future of the critically endangered species.

UK economy picks up, boosting govt amid US tariffs

Britain's economy picked up at the end of last year, official data showed Thursday, relieving some pressure on the Labour government as the country faces up to US tariffs.

Germany's Commerzbank to cut jobs to fight off UniCredit

German lender Commerzbank said Thursday it plans to cut about 3,900 jobs, around 10 percent of its workforce, seeking to fight off pressure for a tie-up from Italian bank UniCredit.

Sony hikes profit forecast on strong gaming business

Japanese entertainment and electronics giant Sony upgraded its annual net profit forecast to $7.0 billion on Thursday thanks to its strong gaming business.

The Italian mums who 'poisoned' their children

Elisabetta Donadello "poisoned" her children. After unwittingly living off polluted land in northeast Italy for decades, she had toxic chemicals in her blood -- which she passed on with each pregnancy.

Trump threats to South Africa rattle automakers

South Africa exports vehicles worth about $1.9 billion every year, many to the United States under a trade deal now in jeopardy as President Donald Trump piles pressure on the country.

Asian stocks rise, oil falls as Trump fans Ukraine peace hopes

Asian markets mostly rose Thursday and oil prices extended losses as forecast-topping US inflation was overshadowed by hopes for an end to the Ukraine war after news Donald Trump and Russia's Vladimir Putin had discussed peace talks.

Chinese authorities play cash-giving Cupid to boost marriage rates

Moments after registering their marriage, Zhang Gang and Weng Linbin posed in front of a red backdrop adorned with a Chinese government emblem, fanning out the wad of cash they had received as an incentive to wed.

Facing egg shortage, Americans bring chickens home to roost

A Houston poultry supply company is selling chickens like there is no tomorrow, as sky-high prices for eggs prompt some Americans to produce their own at home.

Sadot Group Inc. Announces Appointment of Ms. Catia Jorge as New Chief Executive Officer

BURLESON, TEXAS / ACCESS Newswire / February 13, 2025 / Sadot Group Inc. (Nasdaq:SDOT) ("Sadot Group" or the "Company") today announced the appointment of Ms. Catia Jorge as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Ms. Jorge, a seasoned leader in the global agri-commodity sector, joins Sadot Group at a pivotal time, as the Company transitions to focusing on expanding its platform globally. Ms. Jorge will report to the Board of Directors and lead Sadot's strategic initiatives, global operations, and business growth efforts to maximize the Company's long-term potential.

US stocks mostly lower on inflation, euro gains on Ukraine peace hopes

Wall Street stocks mostly fell Wednesday after US inflation data exceeded expectations, while the euro strengthened on signs Russia and Ukraine could be closer to a peace agreement.

Trump blames Biden for unexpected uptick in US inflation

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday blamed his predecessor Joe Biden for last month's unexpected acceleration in consumer inflation, as he looked to deflect a moment of potential political peril early in his second term.

Chevron to cut 15-20% of workforce by end of 2026: company

Chevron will cut 15 to 20 percent of its workforce as part of a reorganization to save money and to position the oil giant for the long-term, the company said Wednesday.

Canadian steel firms face turmoil after US 'stab in the back'

When Shale Tobe heard President Donald Trump planned to impose tariffs on Canadian steel, a product that has supported his family for decades, he was in New York on holiday, "spending money down in the US."

US trade deficits at core of Trump tariff moves

Imposing punitive tariffs on countries with high trade surpluses with the United States has been at the heart of US President Donald Trump's economic policy.

Hit by Trump, Canada and EU seek comfort in numbers

Buffeted by tariffs and threats from Washington, the European Union and Canada hailed their "friendship" and discussed drawing closer together Wednesday, in the latest sign of a Brussels push to diversify trade away from the United States.

US consumer inflation unexpectedly up, Trump blames Biden

US consumer inflation unexpectedly accelerated last month, data showed Wednesday, in a moment of potential political peril for President Donald Trump, who quickly blamed the uptick on his predecessor Joe Biden.

US stocks fall as inflation unexpectedly heats up

US stock markets tumbled on Wednesday as an inflation reading came in hotter than expected, fanning fears that the Federal Reserve will keep interest rates higher for longer.

Bankrupt ex-Turkey operator of KFC, Pizza Hut says wages to be paid

The former operator of the KFC and Pizza Hut franchises in Turkey on Wednesday promised to pay the outstanding salaries of its 7,000 staff just days after filing for bankruptcy.

Stock markets gain before US inflation data

Asian stock markets rose and there were fresh record highs for leading European indices Wednesday as attention turned to upcoming US inflation data.

'I will fight': Khelif responds to boxing organisation lawsuit

Algerian gold winning boxer Imane Khelif has denounced "false and offensive" allegations after the International Boxing Association (IBA) said it will sue the International Olympic Committee over her and another female athlete's inclusion at the games' women's boxing last year.

Two astronauts stranded on space station to touch down early

Two American astronauts who have been trapped on the International Space Station since June could return to Earth earlier in March than expected, NASA said Tuesday.

Heineken shares pop on bubbly beer sales

Shares in Dutch brewer Heineken fizzed at the market open on Wednesday, as traders cheered better-than-expected beer sales despite a slight dip in overall turnover.

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