Bahrain and UK review regional tensions and economic risks
MANAMA: Bahrain and the United Kingdom said after meetings in Manama that they had reviewed regional and international developments, with both sides emphasizing the security and economic...
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Shenzhen Port tops 8.52 million TEUs in first quarter
SHENZHEN: Shenzhen Port handled 8.5227 million foreign-trade containers measured in TEUs in the first quarter of 2026, official customs data showed, as one of China’s biggest maritime...
UAE enters global top 10 exporters in WTO rankings
ABU DHABI: The United Arab Emirates entered the world’s top 10 merchandise exporters in 2025 for the first time, ranking ninth globally after its goods exports...
WTO digital tariff deadlock clouds reform push
YAOUNDE: The World Trade Organization’s 14th ministerial conference ended early Monday without agreement on extending the long-running moratorium on customs duties for electronic transmissions, a lapse that sharpened...
India’s 77th Republic Day highlights growing EU economic ties
India marked its 77th Republic Day on Monday with senior European Union leaders attending the national celebrations in New Delhi, underscoring the country’s expanding global...
Data show Trump trade war failed to cut US China trade gap
WASHINGTON: More than seven years after President Donald Trump launched sweeping tariffs on Chinese goods, official data and widely cited economic studies show the measures raised costs inside...
UN flags global economy operating near stagnation
NEW YORK: The global economy is experiencing a period of subdued economic performance marked by weak momentum and limited expansion, according to the latest assessment by the United...
EU confirms start date for US tariff response
The European Union will begin collecting tariffs on U.S. goods from April 15 in response to American duties on steel and aluminum....
U.S. stocks fall as Trump announces tariffs on key trade partners
U.S. stocks dropped Monday after Trump announced tariffs on China, Mexico, and Canada, but pared losses after he delayed Mexico tariffs for one month following...
Russia’s grain exports hit record 72 million tonnes in 2024
Russia’s grain exports reached a record 72 million tonnes in 2024, driven by strategic growth in agricultural output and trade, cementing its global leadership....