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IMF slashed global growth forecast over tariff impact with US the biggest downgrade among advanced economies

WASHINGTON, April 23 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The US growth forecast for this year has been given the biggest downgrade among advanced economies…

Saudi Crown Prince, Indian PM Hold Talks On Ties, Regional Developments

RIYADH, Apr 23 (NNN-SPA) – Saudi Crown Prince, Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud, and Indian Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, held…

Over 4,000 Afghan Refugees Returned Home From Pakistan, Iran

KABUL, Apr 23 (NNN-BNA) – A total of 874 Afghan families, with 4,082 people, returned to their homeland from neighbouring…

Australia’s Opposition Leader Declared Winner Of 3rd Debate Ahead Of Elections

CANBERRA, Apr 23 (NNN-AAP) – Australia’s opposition leader, Peter Dutton, has been declared the winner of the third debate against…

Japanese Yen Hits 7-Month High As Dollar Tumbles

TOKYO, Apr 23 (NNN-NHK) – The Japanese yen surged to the upper 139-yen level against the U.S. dollar, in Tokyo’s…

6.3-Magnitude Earthquake Hit Southern Philippines

MANILA, Apr 23 (NNN-PNA) – An offshore earthquake, with a magnitude of 6.3, struck Davao Occidental province in southern Philippines,…

Bolivia sends tariff-free first chia seeds shipment to China

LA PAZ, April 22 (NNN-MERCOPRESS) — Bolivia started exporting chia seeds to China with a landmark 25-ton shipment from Agropecuaria…

Kenyan President Ruto departs to China for State Visit to boost trade, investment

NAIROBI, April 22 (NNN-KBC) — Kenyan President William Ruto depart the country Monday evening for a State Visit to the…

S. Korea To Extend Fuel Tax Cut For Two More Months

SEOUL, Apr 22 (NNN-YONHAP) – South Korea’s finance ministry said today that, it will extend the fuel tax cut for…

Cambodia, Malaysia Vowed To Strengthen Military Cooperation, Partnership

PHNOM PENH, Apr 22 (NNN-AKP) – Cambodia and Malaysia, yesterday, vowed to strengthen bilateral military cooperation and partnership for mutual…