GENEVA (AP) — The World Trade Organization is sharply raising its forecast for trade growth in goods this year after an unexpectedly strong first half due to rising AI-related purchases, front-loaded imports in the U.S. over tariff fears and robust developing-world trade. The Geneva-based trade body said Tuesday its economists are increasing their prediction of
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KBL: Arvin Tolentino, SK Knights now 2-0; Carl Tamayo drops 25
MANILA, Philippines—Filipino imports Arvin Tolentino and Carl Tamayo emerged victorious in the Korean Basketball League (KBL) over the weekend. Tolentino and the Seoul SK Knights made easy work of the Suwon KT Sonicboom, 104-64, at Jamsil Students Gymnasium. READ: Arvin Tolentino’s PBA teammates happy with his KBL move The PBA Mythical First Team member, who
Top economists warn vs hike in rice tariff
MANILA, Philippines – Lifting the rice import ban while retaining the 15-percent tariff rate on imported rice is crucial to protect consumers from rising food prices and keeping inflation in check. This is according to advocacy group Foundation for Economic Freedom (FEF), which called on the government to “immediately” lift the rice import freeze and
World Bank raises India’s FY26 growth forecast to 6.5%
The World Bank has revised India’s growth forecast for the fiscal year 2025-26 (FY26) to 6. 5%, up from its previous estimate of 6. 3% made in June.
World Bank raises India’s FY26 growth forecast to 6.5%
The World Bank has revised India’s growth forecast for the fiscal year 2025-26 (FY26) to 6. 5%, up from its previous estimate of 6. 3% made in June.
World Bank raises India’s FY26 growth forecast to 6.5%
The World Bank has revised India’s growth forecast for the fiscal year 2025-26 (FY26) to 6. 5%, up from its previous estimate of 6. 3% made in June.
World leaders mark second anniversary since Oct. 7, call for end to war and hostage release
Leaders issues their respective statements as the war in Gaza may end if Trump’s 20-point peace plan is fully implemented.
Quote Of The Day, And Bailing Out Argentina
Theyre using American tax dollars to fund infrastructure in Argentina because thats where theyre all going to flee when we kick them out of office Senator Ron Wyden (@wyden. senate. gov) 2025-10-05T18: 14: 31. 363Z Open thread below.
Who is Khalil al-Hayya, Hamas’s chief negotiator at the forefront of Gaza peace talks? – explainer
Hayya, who lost a son in the current Gaza war and two sons in previous conflicts, has been based with other Hamas leaders in Doha.
Pakistan’s Sidra Amin reprimanded for violating ICC Code of Conduct
Pakistan women’s cricket team player Sidra Amin has been reprimanded for violating the International Cricket Council (ICC) Code of Conduct.