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German wholesale business sentiment hits new low: industry body
FRANKFURT, Jan. 13 (Xinhua) — The business sentiment of Germany’s wholesale sector has sunk to a new low and structural reforms are needed to prevent more bankruptcies and job losses […]
WHO calls for more tax on cheaper sugary, alcoholic drinks to improve public health
GENEVA, Jan. 13 (Xinhua) — Sugary drinks and alcoholic beverages are becoming increasingly affordable due to consistently low tax rates in most countries, fueling obesity, diabetes, heart disease, cancers, and […]
Greek-owned tankers hit by unidentified drones in Black Sea
ATHENS, Jan. 13 (Xinhua) — A Greek maritime security firm confirmed on Tuesday that three Greek-owned tankers were struck by unidentified drones earlier in the day while anchored in the […]
UK retailers see weak Christmas trading amid rising cost of living: BRC
LONDON, Jan. 13 (Xinhua) — Retailers in Britain experienced a drab Christmas in December 2025 as households continued to cut spending amid a rising cost of living, data from the […]
Feature: Portuguese economy threatened as airports groan under tourism boom
LISBON, Jan. 13 (Xinhua) — As dawn breaks over Lisbon’s Humberto Delgado Airport, the departure halls are already crowded with passengers waiting for delayed flights. For many travelers in 2025, […]
Iraq starts drilling at Akkas gas field to boost energy independence
BAGHDAD, Jan. 13 (Xinhua) — Iraq’s Oil Ministry announced Tuesday the official launch of drilling operations at the Akkas gas field in the western province of Anbar, marking a significant […]
Cameroon signs agreement with Chinese constructor to enhance professionalism in university
YAOUNDE, Jan. 13 (Xinhua) — Cameroon’s Ministry of Higher Education on Tuesday signed a framework partnership agreement with China First Highway Engineering Co., Ltd. (CFHEC) to promote professionalism in university […]
Leading central bankers voice full solidarity with U.S. Fed amid Trump pressure
FRANKFURT, Jan. 13 (Xinhua) — A group of major central bank governors said on Tuesday that they fully support the U.S. Federal Reserve (Fed) and its chair Jerome Powell, following […]
Kyrgyzstan’s rail freight volume reaches record high in 2025
BISHKEK, Jan. 13 (Xinhua) — The volume of rail freight transport in Kyrgyzstan in 2025 exceeded 10 million tonnes, reaching a record high in the history of the country’s railway […]
With Maduro gone, Rubio’s political fortunes are tied to Venezuela’s
WASHINGTON, Jan 13 (Reuters) – Marco Rubio’s sweeping influence in Trump’s ‌second administration — juggling posts from secretary of state to national security advisor — has sparked a wave of […]