Iran urges BRICS nations to condemn US-Israeli war aggression
Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi also accused the UAE of direct involvement in military operations against Iran.
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Can China counter US sanctions with its trade power?
From sanctions to rare earths, the economic rivalry between the US and China is intensifying.
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The leaders’ upcoming meeting in Beijing has revived the idea of a ‘Group of Two’ between the superpowers.
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Trump says he will suspend petrol tax amid soaring US fuel prices
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US trade court rules against Trump’s 10 percent global tariffs
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US plans to hike tariffs on EU cars to 25% will hit luxury market the most
US says it will hike tariffs to 25% because the EU has not complied with trade deal last year that set tariffs at 15%.
US-Iran ceasefire holds despite Hormuz standoff: Pentagon chief Hegseth
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