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Trump issues more letters to countries in push for tariff deals
US President Donald Trump released a fresh set of letters to trading partners Wednesday, setting out tariff rates for six countries as Washington pushes to bring about a flurry of trade deals.
Copper giant Chile awaits 'official' news on US tariff raise
Chile, the world's biggest copper producer, said Wednesday it was awaiting an "official" follow-up on US President Donald Trump's announcement of a 50 percent tariff on imports of the metal.
X chief Yaccarino steps down after two years
Linda Yaccarino resigned Wednesday as CEO of X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter, after two years at the helm of the Elon Musk-owned company.
Six rescued from cargo ship attacked in Red Sea: EU naval force
Six mariners have been rescued after a deadly attack on a cargo ship that sank off rebel-held Yemen, an EU maritime force said Wednesday, as the search continued for the rest of the crew.
Commerzbank commits to strategy as UniCredit ups direct stake
German lender Commerzbank said Wednesday it was committed to its strategy after Italian bank UniCredit formally upped its stake in its rival, laying the ground for a potential takeover bid.
Volkswagen US deliveries fall as Trump tariffs bite
Europe's largest automaker Volkswagen said Wednesday that sales into the United States had taken a hit, underscoring the impact of President Donald Trump's drastic trade measures.
Macron turns to politics on second day of UK state visit
French President Emmanuel Macron's state visit to Britain turned to politics Wednesday as London is expected to press Paris for new measures to curb undocumented immigration.
Iraq's Kurdistan enjoys all-day state electricity
More than 30 percent of Iraq's autonomous Kurdistan region now has 24-hour state electricity, authorities said Thursday, with plans to extend full coverage by the end of 2026.
Lidl owes French rival $50 mn after ads ruled deceptive
German supermarket chain Lidl faces a 43-million-euro ($50 million) payout to a French rival after an appeals court ruled its ads to be deceptive.
Cricket's Indian Premier League value surges to $18.5 bn: report
The Indian Premier League's business value has been estimated at $18.5 billion with reigning champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru its wealthiest franchise, according to a report by an investment bank.
China's snaps 4-month consumer decline but factory price deflation deepens
Consumer prices in China rose slightly in June, official data showed on Wednesday, snapping a four-month decline even as factory gate prices were bruised by a fierce trade war with Washington.
China's 'new farmers' learn to livestream in rural revitalisation
Gao Chaorong knows what it takes to turn out good crops of sweet potatoes, peanuts and wheat, but tasty produce is no longer enough to draw China's app savvy crowd.
Asian markets mixed as Trump flags fresh tariffs, eyes on trade talks
Stocks were mixed Wednesday as investors assessed Donald Trump's latest tariff threats, while keeping an eye on trade talks after the US president warned he would not again extend a deadline to reach deals.
Bitter pill: Cuba runs low on life-saving medicines
Cuban Jessica Rodriguez never knows if she will find the medicines that keep her four-year-old son alive in a country that has all but run out of essential drugs.
PJX Resources Announces Non-Brokered Private Placement Of $1.6 Million
TORONTO, ON / ACCESS Newswire / July 9, 2025 / PJX Resources Inc. ("PJX" or the "Company") is pleased to announce a non-brokered private placement (the "Private Placement") of 12,430,905 units of the Company for gross proceeds of $1,652,460. The Company will issue units on a "flow through" basis (each a "Flow Through Unit") and a non-flow through basis (each a "Unit"). The subscription prices for each of the foregoing are $0.14 per Flow Through Unit and $0.12 per Unit. The offering has been fully allocated and is expected to close on or about July 15, 2025.
Caldwell Reports Third Quarter Results
TORONTO, ON / ACCESS Newswire / July 9, 2025 / Talent acquisition firm The Caldwell Partners International Inc. (TSX:CWL)(OTCQX:CWLPF) today issued its financial results for the third quarter of fiscal 2025, ended May 31, 2025. All references to quarters or years are for the fiscal periods unless otherwise noted and all currency amounts are in Canadian dollars.
The Recording Industry's Music Performance Trust Fund Sponsors 66 Admission-Free Events in 26 Communities Celebrating Juneteenth in the United States
Trust fund invests more than $193,000 for admission-free, public musical performances celebrating Juneteenth National Independence Day, a federal holiday occurring annually on June 19 to commemorate the end of enslavement
US stocks mostly lower as Trump adds copper, pharma to tariff onslaught
Europe eked out small gains but Wall Street mostly fell Tuesday as President Donald Trump added tariff threats on copper and pharmaceuticals to his broadening trade agenda.
Trump says to set 50% copper tariff, no extension to August deadline
President Donald Trump said Tuesday that he would not extend an August 1 deadline for higher US tariffs to take effect on dozens of economies, while announcing plans for a 50 percent duty on copper imports.
United Airlines to resume US service to Tel Aviv
United Airlines said Tuesday it would resume service between Tel Aviv and its Newark/New York hub on July 21, 10 days earlier than previously planned.
Trump says 'no extensions' to Aug 1 tariff deadline
President Donald Trump said Tuesday that he would not extend an August 1 deadline for higher US tariffs to take effect on dozens of economies, a day after he appeared to signal flexibility on the date.
Some Europeans still travel to Iran, ignoring dire warnings
Brushing aside increasingly urgent official warnings to stay clear of Iran, some European tourists still head to the Islamic Republic, which is accused by Western governments of practicing "hostage diplomacy".
Stocks mark time as Trump postpones tariffs deadline
Major stock markets marked time Tuesday after President Donald Trump extended his tariffs deadline and hinted at a further pushback, though uncertainty over US trade policy capped gains.
Bulgaria becomes 21st member to adopt euro after EU green light
EU ministers gave the final green light on Tuesday for Bulgaria to adopt the euro on January 1, 2026, making it the single currency area's 21st member.
Stocks rise as Trump delays tariffs deadline
Major stock markets mostly rose Tuesday after President Donald Trump extended his tariffs deadline and hinted at a further pushback, though uncertainty over US trade policy capped gains.
German exports to US tumble as Berlin urges quick trade deal
German exports to the United States plummeted in May, official data showed Tuesday, as Berlin pressed the European Union to strike a quick tariff deal with US President Donald Trump.
Cambodian garment workers fret Trump's new tariff threat
As Cambodian garment workers took breaks from toiling in sweltering factories on Tuesday, they feared for their jobs after US President Donald Trump's threat to impose a 36 percent tariff.
Markets rise as Trump sends tariff letters, delays deadline
Stocks rose Tuesday as traders cautiously welcomed Donald Trump's extension of his tariff deadline and indication he could push it back further, though uncertainty over US trade policy capped gains.
Mitre by mitre: N. Macedonian nuns craft priceless holy headwear
In total silence, Sister Elisaveta stitched the sacred headwear for which her monastery in North Macedonia is renowned throughout the Orthodox world.
Bulgaria to get final green light to adopt euro in 2026
EU ministers are set to give the final green light on Tuesday for Bulgaria to adopt the euro on January 1, 2026, when the country would become the single currency area's 21st member.
Major garment producer Bangladesh seeks deal after 35% US tariff
Bangladesh, the world's second-biggest garment manufacturer, holds hope to reduce the 35 percent tariff that US President Donald Trump said he will impose, the country's top commerce official told AFP on Tuesday.
Most markets rise as Trump sends tariff letters, delays deadline
Most stocks rose Tuesday as traders cautiously welcomed Donald Trump's extension of his tariff deadline and indication he could push it back further, though uncertainty over US trade policy capped gains.