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St. Peter's Basilica concludes visitation for Pope Francis
Tens of thousands of mourners filed into St. Peter's Basilica on Friday (April 25) to pay their respects to Pope Francis, viewing his open coffin in the final visiting hours ahead of his funeral on ...
Lower tariffs, Fed independence 'mandatory' for market success
Clark Geranen, chief market strategist and chief operating officer at CalBay Investments, said "the most important thing" for the stability of the U.S. economy and financial markets is "material ...
Macro Matters: Tariffs 'not enough' to push the US into a recession
The IMF has predicted that the U.S. economy will grow by just 1.8% in 2025. ITR Economics' Lauren Saidel-Baker believes that despite tariffs being the main reason behind the pessimistic outlook, a ...
BYD's quarterly profit surges at fastest pace in nearly two years
BYD's first-quarter profit leapt 100.4% from a year earlier, the fastest pace in nearly two years, as the Chinese electric vehicle giant extends its lead in its competitive home market after launching ...
At Shanghai's auto show, carmakers lure drivers with innovations
Car manufacturers looking to stand out in China's constantly innovating auto market unveiled cars at Shanghai's auto show this week featuring immersive entertainment, fragrance control, in-car ...
Market Rundown: Signs that the US-China trade war could be easing
China has granted some exemptions on U.S. imports from its 125% tariffs in a clear indication that Beijing is worried about the economic impact of a trade war with the world's largest economy. Reuters ...
'We wait for good times': families rue souring India-Pakistan ties
Article-Playlist: Asia 'We wait for good times': families rue souring India-Pakistan ties. April 25, 2025. Pakistan closed ...
In South Africa, Zelenskiy calls for greater pressure on Russia
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Thursday (April 24) that he did not see signs the United States was putting strong pressure on Russia as part of its push for peace. Would you eat 3D ...
US heads for China decoupling
Investors are trying to sift through all the noise coming out of the Trump administration when it comes to tariffs and the ...
South Korea's ex-president Moon indicted for bribery
South Korean prosecutors have indicted former president Moon Jae-in for alleged bribery, a prosecution office spokesperson said on Thursday (April 24), in a case related to the appointment of his ...
Five stories you need to know today
Keep on top of the latest and biggest stories with this quick update on what you need to know today. Is the dollar losing its appeal as Trump tariffs hit? Iran, US task experts to design framework for ...
Gaza’s shattered landmarks
Since Israel’s assault on the Gaza Strip began a year and a half ago, the enclave and its historic landmarks – some centuries-old – have faced widespread destruction. Emma Jehle describes some of what ...