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AI goods, frontloading lift world trade in 2025: WTO

Oct 08, 2025

Geneva [Switzerland], October 8: Global merchandise trade outpaced expectations in the first half of 2025, driven by increased spending on AI-related products, a surge in North American imports ahead of tariff hikes, and strong trade among the rest of the world. In response, WTO economists raised the 2025 merchandise trade growth forecast to 2.4% (up from 0.9% in August). However, the 2026 projection has been lowered to 0.5% (from 1.8%). Global services exports growth is expected to slow from 6.8% in 2024 to 4.6% in 2025 and 4.4% in 2026.
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Gold reached new record of US$3,825/oz in September, its 39th all-time high of 2025: World Gold Council

Oct 08, 2025

London [UK], October 8: Gold reached a new record of US$3,825/oz in September, its 39th all-time high of 2025, while exchange-traded funds (ETFs) inflows hit a record US$17.3bn, led by North America and Europe, according to the World Gold Council's latest Gold Market Commentary - September Review.

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Israeli military operations causing more civilian casualties, widespread displacement, destruction of critical infrastructure: UN

Oct 08, 2025

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Global renewable capacity set to grow strongly, driven by solar PV: IEA

Oct 08, 2025

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One in three teachers now uses AI for work: OECD

Oct 08, 2025

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US crude oil production will average 13.5 million barrels per day in both 2025, 2026: EIA

Oct 08, 2025

Washington [US], October 8: The US Energy Information Administration (EIA) forecasts in its October Short-Term Energy Outlook (STEO) that US crude oil production will average 13.5 million barrels per day...
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ADB calls for new pact to deliver clean energy

Oct 08, 2025

Kobe [Japan], October 8: Asian Development Bank (ADB) President Masato Kanda urged joint action to bring together science, policy, and finance to deliver clean energy in Asia and the Pacific.
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Ukrainian suspect in Nord Stream blasts to remain in jail in Poland

Oct 07, 2025

Warsaw [Poland], October 7: A Ukrainian suspect being held in Poland in connection with the 2022 blasts that damaged the Nord Stream gas pipelines under the Baltic Sea is to...
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Trump to mark 80th birthday with UFC cage fight on White House lawn

Oct 07, 2025
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Hundreds of international students 'stuck' in the US sue the Trump administration

Oct 07, 2025
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America's new calculations in the Caribbean

Oct 07, 2025
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Trump cancels talks with Venezuela, Caracas warns of plot at US Embassy

Oct 07, 2025
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A judge ruled to block Mr. Trump from sending in the National Guard.

Oct 07, 2025
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Trump: Decision has been made on providing Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine

Oct 07, 2025
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Joint statement on international, regional affairs issued following 29th GCC-EU Ministerial Meeting

Oct 07, 2025
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Outgoing French PM tasked to lead 'last-ditch' talks on ending crisis

Oct 07, 2025
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Czech Republic to have new prime minister, Ukraine aid likely to be gloomy

Oct 06, 2025
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Typhoon Matmo hits China, hundreds of thousands evacuated

Oct 06, 2025
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Pharaoh's tomb opens in Valley of the Kings after 20 years

Oct 06, 2025
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Pope Leo XIV calls for help for immigrants after criticizing Trump

Oct 06, 2025
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Putin: Tomahawk missile aid to Ukraine will 'destroy' Russia-US relations

Oct 06, 2025
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Trump announces US attack on another 'drug boat' off Venezuela

Oct 06, 2025
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Syria holds first elections since fall of al-Assad regime

Oct 06, 2025
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President Trump sends California National Guard to Oregon

Oct 06, 2025
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The world economy is in trouble because of the US government shutdown

Oct 06, 2025
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Hundreds of trekkers escape from blizzard-struck Everest

Oct 06, 2025