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Gatchalian calls for clear education agenda in SONA

MANILA, Philippines — With President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. set to deliver his fifth State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Monday, Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian said Saturday he hopes the Chief Executive will lay out concrete measures…

Tariffs on trial: Small businesses take Trump's latest trade levies back to court

Two groups of small businesses are challenging Donald Trump's latest tariffs in court. These new levies target goods from sixty trading partners and cover nearly all US imports. Businesses argue the administration failed to justify these…

Modi Punctured as Awakened India Students Force Swift Retreat

For much of Narendra Modi’s 12 years ruling India, he’s looked nearly unbeatable at the polls. This weekend he swiftly yielded to a group that didn’t exist a few months ago, energizing opponents who have struggled to gain traction against…

Mindoro consumer group disputes electric coop’s rate cut explanation

CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro — The newly formed Mindoro Consumers Coalition (MCC) challenged the Oriental Mindoro Electric Cooperative (ORMECO)’s explanation for the recent P1-per-kilowatt-hour (kWh) rate cut, rejecting its claim that…

New US tariff a threat to Cebu’s competitiveness

CEBU CITY, Philippines – The fresh wave of tariffs President Donald Trump imposed on several economies can further hurt Cebu’s competitiveness. That’s why business groups here urged the government to intervene and mitigate its impact…

Barrick Evacuates Chile Workers by Helicopter After Storm

Barrick Mining Corp. said it safely evacuated workers who had been stranded in their Barriales camp in northern Chile after severe storms blocked road access.

A ‘golden’ fix for India’s forex stress?

Prateek Suri optimistic about Africa’s currency outlook

Prateek Suri urges investors to focus on Africa’s long-term economic potential, despite currency fluctuations. Discover why he’s optimistic about the conti Read More…

Australian Prime Minister Albanese to Press Trump on New Tariffs

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said he will appeal directly to President Donald Trump over new tariffs announced by Washington, describing the levies as unjustified.

‘Kano digital market to generate 100,000 jobs’

The new Hajaj-ZOEC Digital Market in Kano is projected to generate N50bn revenue and create over 100,000 jobs, boosting Kano’s economy and trade. Read More: https://punchng.com/kano-digital-market-to-generate-100000-jobs/

ICPC chairman’s extortion: Ugly face of Nigerian policing

The ICPC Chairman’s recent extortion by police highlights Nigeria’s deep-seated police corruption. Discover how this incident exposes the ugly face of Nige Read More…

Primark's new 'supermarket tactic' to woo customers in online price war

Competition from ultra-cheap Chinese retailers and the cost of living crisis could be putting some people off shopping at the store, analysts say.