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Mexico's Indigenous chief justice hits back at discrimination

Mexico's Supreme Court chief justice told AFP he faces discrimination on a daily basis over his Indigenous roots.

Taliban govt to mark five years ruling Afghanistan

The Taliban government celebrates five years of ruling Afghanistan on Saturday, with the authorities hailing their country's "freedom" and security, while critics decry tightening restrictions in all areas of daily life.

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US growth figure expected to make for tough reading for Trump

US GDP figures for the first quarter are expected to show a sharp drop-off in growth -- and possibly even a recession -- reflecting a surge in imports before President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs came into effect.

Sensiba Acquires AssuranceLab to Fuel Innovation in Global Cybersecurity and Risk Assurance

SAN RAMON, CA AND SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA / ACCESS Newswire / April 30, 2025 / Sensiba LLP, a Top-75 U.S. accounting and consulting firm, is pleased to announce the acquisition of AssuranceLab Pty. Ltd., a high-growth cybersecurity audit and risk assurance firm headquartered in Australia, with operations across the Americas, APAC, and EMEA.

BitMobile Pty Ltd and Reality Network Announce Strategic Partnership, Bringing Preloaded DeFi Earning Node Application to Phēnix X Users Globally

CAPRE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA / ACCESS Newswire / April 30, 2025 / BitMobile, the driving force behind the revolutionary Phēnix X Blockchain phone in South Africa and emerging markets, and Reality Network, a pioneer in decentralized blockchain technology, today announced a strategic partnership that highlights the Reality Network node app preloaded onto the Phēnix X smartphone. This collaboration marks a significant engagement in bringing accessible Decentralized Finance (DeFi) earning opportunities directly to customers in each country and territory, particularly empowering communities in emerging markets.

Weinstein sex attack accuser tells court he 'humiliated' her

Miriam Haleyi told jurors at Harvey Weinstein's sexual assault and rape retrial Tuesday that the mogul "humiliated" her and reduced her to tears, recounting to the court her ordeal, the disclosure of which fired the "MeToo" movement.

Global stocks mostly rise as Trump grants auto tariff relief

Global stocks mostly rose despite fresh signs of a tariff hit to corporate earnings, while Wall Street cheered President Donald Trump's moves to soften the levies hitting automakers.

Meta releases standalone AI app, competing with ChatGPT

Social media behemoth Meta unveiled its first standalone AI assistant app on Tuesday, challenging ChatGPT by giving users a direct path to its generative artificial intelligence models.

BRICS members blast rise of 'trade protectionism'

China, Brazil and other members of the BRICS grouping on Tuesday slammed the "resurgence of trade protectionism" at a meeting in Rio de Janeiro dominated by US President Donald Trump's tariffs blitz.

Trump praises Bezos as Amazon denies plan to display tariff cost

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday said Amazon founder Jeff Bezos "did the right thing" by stopping a plan to show consumers how much US tariffs add to each price tag.

Trump signals relief on auto tariffs as industry awaits details

The White House said Tuesday it will soften tariffs on automakers, sparking optimism in Detroit whose car manufacturing industry has been on tenterhooks awaiting details on President Donald Trump's fast-evolving policy.

Stocks advance as investors weigh earnings, car tariff hopes

Stock markets mostly advanced Tuesday as investors assessed the impact of tariffs on corporate earnings and digested a report that President Donald Trump might spare automakers from some of his levies.

Stocks waver as investors weigh earnings, car tariff hopes

Stock markets diverged Tuesday as investors assessed the impact of tariffs on corporate earnings and digested a report that President Donald Trump might spare automakers from some of his levies.

Spain starts probing causes of massive blackout

Spain on Tuesday began to investigate the causes of the crippling blackout that disrupted millions of lives across the Iberian Peninsula, with a court probing potential "sabotage" of critical infrastructure.

AstraZeneca moves some production to US amid tariff threat

British pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca announced Tuesday that it has begun moving some of its European production to the United States, ahead of President Donald Trump's possible tariffs on the sector.

Pfizer profits dip on lower Paxlovid sales

Pfizer reported a dip in profits Tuesday, driven partly by lower sales of Covid-19 therapeutic drug Paxlovid, as it maintained a 2025 forecast that does not include potential tariff effects.

GM profits top estimates, but automaker reviewing outlook due to tariffs

General Motors reported a dip in first-quarter profits but topped estimates Tuesday as the automaker said it was reexamining its 2025 outlook in light of uncertainty over US tariffs.

Stock markets edge up as Trump softens tariff pain for auto firms

Stock markets advanced on Tuesday following news that Donald Trump plans to spare automakers from some of his wide-ranging tariffs, boosting hopes of a less combative approach to his trade war.

Pricier trainers? Adidas warns on US tariff impact

German sportswear giant Adidas on Tuesday warned that US President Donald Trump's tariffs will increase prices for its products in the United States, and the hardline trade policies could dent its ongoing recovery.

BP profit drops 70% amid pivot back to oil and gas

Britain's BP said on Tuesday net profit plunged in the first quarter as the struggling energy giant undergoes a major overhaul back to its fossil fuel business.

Markets boosted as Trump softens tariff pain for auto firms

Markets rose Tuesday following news that Donald Trump is set to let auto makers off some of his wide-ranging tariffs, boosting hopes of a less combative approach to his trade war.

Croatia hotel toasts dizzying century of stars, sovereigns and champagne

East met West and often went for cocktails afterwards in Zagreb's Esplanade hotel.

Opposition wins Trinidad and Tobago election, returning Persad-Bissessar as PM

The opposition in Trinidad and Tobago won Monday's parliamentary elections, returning former prime minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar to office as the twin-island Caribbean nation battles an economic slump and rise in gang violence.

Elitist no more, caviar is turning casual

When Burger King announced it was selling caviar with nuggets at its French restaurants on April 1, many people assumed it was an April Fool's joke.

Markets rise as traders gear up for earnings, key jobs data

Markets edged up Tuesday after a largely positive day on Wall Street with investors eyeing a busy week of data and earnings releases that could provide clues about the effects of Donald Trump's trade policies.

Trump targets US 'sanctuary cities' in migrant crackdown

Donald Trump signed an executive order Monday to crack down on "sanctuary cities" that defy his hardline immigration policies, as the US president closes in on his first 100 days back in office.

Mexico agrees to send water to US after Trump threatens tariffs

Mexico has agreed to immediately provide water to the United States to reduce shortfalls under a decades-old treaty at the center of a diplomatic spat, the two countries said Monday.

Global stocks mixed amid trade hopes as markets await tech earnings

Global stocks were steady on Monday as investors welcomed the absence of further trade war escalation over the weekend and as countries seek to temper US President Donald Trump's tariffs.

Abuse scandal in focus in search for new pope

For decades, the sexual abuse of children by Catholic priests was covered up by the Church. But cardinals on Monday listed it as a key challenge for the next pope.

Stock markets diverge amid trade hopes, ahead of earnings

Global stocks markets diverged on Monday as investors welcomed the absence of further trade war escalation over the weekend and as countries seek to temper US President Donald Trump's tariffs.

Trump escalates immigration crackdown to mark 100 days

The White House announced Monday a crackdown on "sanctuary cities" that defy Donald Trump's hardline immigration policies, as the president closes in on his first 100 days in office.

Outkast, White Stripes, Cyndi Lauper among Rock Hall inductees

Hip-hop pioneers Outkast and rock duo The White Stripes are among 2025's class of Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees, the organization announced late Sunday.

China deploys army of fake NGOs at UN to intimidate critics: media probe

China is deploying a growing army of organisations masquerading as NGOs to monitor and intimidate rights activists at the UN, a new investigation by the ICIJ media consortium said on Monday.

Stock markets mostly higher amid trade talk hopes

Stocks mostly rose on Monday as investors welcomed the absence of further trade war escalation over the weekend and as countries seek to temper US President Donald Trump's tariffs.

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