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Small business owners gathered in Washington to raise concern over US President Donald Trump's tariffs and their impact on companies

US Small Businesses Slam Trump Tariffs As Legal Fight Proceeds

When businessman Travis McMaster shifted more manufacturing of his products out of China, and into India, he had sought to avoid growing tensions between Washington and Beijing.

All Smiles As Melania And Kate Meet Kids In First Public Event
They are two of the world's most high-profile women -- yet have carefully guarded their private lives.
Chip-maker Nvidia Takes Stake In Rival Intel
Shares in chipmaker Intel skyrocketed on Thursday after AI giant Nvidia announced it would invest $5 billion in its struggling rival.
IMF Proposes US Treasury Official As Second-in-command
The IMF has proposed appointing the US Treasury Department's chief of staff as its new number-two official, the Washington-based lender said Thursday.
Trump's UK State Visit Turns To Politics After Regal Welcome
Prime Minister Keir Starmer Thursday welcomed Donald Trump to his country home of Chequers for talks on difficult issues including trade, Ukraine and Gaza after the US president hailed his second state visit to the UK as the "highest honour".
US Adversaries Stoke Kirk Conspiracy Theories, Researchers Warn
Russian, Chinese, and Iranian state media are exploiting conservative activist Charlie Kirk's assassination to advance thousands of false claims aimed at undermining the United States and other adversaries, a research group warned Wednesday.
Lyft, Waymo Partner Up To Launch Robotaxi Service In Nashville In 2026
Lyft and Waymo have announced their partnership to bring a robotaxi ride-hailing service to Nashville by next year.
Trump Gets Royal Treatment On UK Visit
Britain treated Donald Trump to an elaborate ceremonial welcome featuring a gun salute and mounted horses as the US president's unprecedented second state visit began under tight security on Wednesday.
EU Says India's Russia Links Jeopardise Closer Ties
The European Union's top diplomat warned Wednesday that its push for closer ties with India could be hampered by New Delhi's purchases of Russian oil and involvement in military drills with Moscow.

Asian Markets Fluctuate After Fed Cuts Interest Rates

Equities wavered in Asia on Thursday after the Federal Reserve lowered interest rates but left investors wondering how many more cuts were in the pipeline despite boss Jerome Powell warning about the struggling jobs market.

Economy in Focus

Canada Central Bank Cuts Key Lending Rate Citing Trump Tariffs
Canada's central bank cut its key lending rate on Wednesday, offering a boost to borrowers in an economy squeezed by US President Donald Trump's trade war.
Affluent Americans Are Losing Faith In The Economy And That's A Problem For Everyone
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War in Ukraine

Cluster Bombs Kill, Wound Over 1,200 In Ukraine Since 2022: Monitor
Cluster munitions have killed or injured more than 1,200 civilians in Ukraine since Russia's full-scale invasion began, a monitor said Monday, decrying "troubling setbacks" in global efforts to eradicate the weapons.
Europe Stumped By Trump Demands Over Russia Sanctions
US President Donald Trump has demanded that allies stop buying Russian oil before he moves on punishing Moscow, and told them to hit China with tariffs.
Airstrikes, Drones, Tariffs: The Cost Of Being A US Ally Has Changed
Trump and his advisors insist they are putting core US interests first and scaling back decades of wasteful and unnecessary commitments -- a sharp contrast with Biden's promises to emphasize alliances first.
Russia Cuts Interest Rate As Economy Slows
Russia's central bank on Friday cut its key interest rate, but warned inflation was still too high, amid growing fears of an economic slowdown after bloated spending on the Ukraine offensive.

Crypto Emerges As The Secret Artery Of Sanctioned Oil Trade

Blockchain analytics indicate that Iranian-linked wallets processed billions in digital assets over the past few years, effectively circumventing conventional financial oversight.

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Unlocking Complex Loans: Eric Kleiner Reveals What Most Borrowers Don't Know
While conventional loans remain popular, a growing number of high-net-worth individuals and business owners are exploring complex lending facilities that leverage non-liquid collateral. These types of loans remain misunderstood, underutilized, and often overlooked by mainstream borrowers. Enter Eric Kleiner.
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