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April 12, 2025 7:34 PM

Argentina seals $20 billion IMF deal, tears down currency controls

Argentina sealed a $20 billion, 48-month Extended Fund Facility deal with the International Monetary Fund on Friday and, in a major policy move ahead of the deal, dismantled key parts of its years-long currency controls and loosened its grip on the p...

April 12, 2025 11:05 AM

Cold winds sweep Beijing, closing key sites, disrupting travel

China's capital hunkered down on Saturday as rare typhoon-like gales swept northern regions, forcing the closure of historic sites and disrupting travel while bringing late snowfalls and hailstone showers in some areas. Windows shook and cars were r...

April 12, 2025 9:42 AM

Iran, US to start talks in Oman under shadow of regional conflict

Iran and the United States will hold high-level talks in Oman on Saturday aimed at jump-starting negotiations over Tehran's fast-advancing nuclear programme, with U.S. President Donald Trump threatening military action if there is no deal. Iran is a...

April 11, 2025 3:43 PM

Trump’s week of tariff turmoil rings recession alarm

A week of turbulence unleashed by U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs showed little sign of easing on Friday, with financial markets again whipsawing and foreign leaders grappling with how to respond to a dismantling of the world trade order....

Last updated on: 21st August 2026

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