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Trump, EU chief to meet Sunday in push for trade deal
AFP, Published on 26/07/2025
» BRUSSELS (BELGIUM) - EU chief Ursula von der Leyen and US President Donald Trump said Friday they would meet in Scotland this weekend in a decisive push to resolve a months-long transatlantic trade standoff.
US senators approve $9bn of Elon Musk's cuts
AFP, Published on 17/07/2025
» WASHINGTON - The US Senate approved early Thursday a package of spending cuts proposed by President Donald Trump that would cancel more than $9 billion in funding for foreign aid programs and public broadcasting.
Macron to raise defence targets, citing Russia threat
AFP, Published on 14/07/2025
» PARIS - President Emmanuel Macron on Sunday called for a massive boost to France's defence spending, saying freedom in Europe was facing a greater threat than at any time since the end of World War II.
Trump wins major victory as flagship bill passes Congress
AFP, Published on 04/07/2025
» WASHINGTON - US President Donald Trump on Thursday secured a major political victory when Congress narrowly passed his flagship tax and spending bill, cementing his radical second-term agenda and boosting funds for his anti-immigration drive.
Make-or-break vote on Trump tax bill imminent
AFP, Published on 03/07/2025
» WASHINGTON - US lawmakers are gearing up for a final vote on Donald Trump’s marquee tax and spending bill on Thursday after a bruising day of Republican infighting that threatened to derail the centrepiece of the president’s domestic agenda.
Morocco set for sheepless Eid as drought persists
AFP, Published on 05/06/2025
» KHEMISSET, Morocco - As the Islamic festival of Eid al-Adha approaches, Fatima Kharraz can't seem to find the usual sense of celebration after drought-stricken Morocco urged people to forego the traditional sheep sacrifice this year.
Musk blasts Trump mega-bill, days after farewell
AFP, Published on 04/06/2025
» WASHINGTON - Elon Musk on Tuesday hammered US President Donald Trump's proposed spending bill as a "disgusting abomination" as tensions between the pair burst into the open following the tech billionaire's White House exit.
Trump downplays tariffs walk-back, says no country 'off the hook'
AFP, Published on 14/04/2025
» WASHINGTON - US President Donald Trump warned Sunday that no country would be getting "off the hook" on tariffs despite a 90-day reprieve on some levies, while also downplaying exemptions for Chinese technology.
Gold surges past $3,100 as US tariffs, uncertainty propel safe-haven flows
Reuters, Published on 31/03/2025
» Gold prices on Monday soared above US$3,100 per ounce for the first time as concerns around US President Donald Trump's tariffs and the potential economic fallout, combined with geopolitical worries, drove a fresh wave of investments into the safe-haven asset.
Trump backs off Mexico tariffs while Canada tensions simmer
AFP, Published on 07/03/2025
» WASHINGTON - US President Donald Trump said Thursday that he was pausing sweeping tariffs recently imposed on Mexican imports after talks with Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum, while tensions with Canada continued to simmer amid strong blowback on world markets.