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Morocco Secures €205 Million AfDB Loan for High-Speed Rail Push

Rio Times

Morocco Secures €205 Million AfDB Loan for High-Speed Rail Push

Africa · Northern Key Facts —Loan approval. The AfDB board approved the €205 million ($234 million) package on 8 July 2026. —Project scope. The money funds rails, switches, and supervision on the Kenitra–Marrakech corridor and Casablanca…

Rio Times

The Guardian

Asian stocks slide as Trump hits more than 80 countries with new tariffs – business live

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news Good morning, and welcome to our rolling coverage of business, the financial markets and the world economy. Asian stock markets have taken a beating overnight as investors come to…

The Guardian

US imposes 12.5% tariff on Nigerian imports over forced labour claims

The Punch

US imposes 12.5% tariff on Nigerian imports over forced labour claims

The US has imposed a 12.5% tariff on Nigerian imports due to forced labor claims. This new trade measure affects 60 economies failing to ban forced labor g Read More…

The Punch

Opposition lawmakers protest as Reps pass state police bill

Daily Trust

Opposition lawmakers protest as Reps pass state police bill

The House of Representatives on Thursday passed an executive bill seeking to establish state police across the country after adopting the report of its Committee on Constitution Review, amid a walkout by members of the minority caucus…

Daily Trust

Japan Times

The world has an anchovy problem

The tiny fish may sound utterly mundane, but its importance to the global economy is far larger than just foodies' craving for the umami taste.

Japan Times

Japan’s 40-Year Yield Rises 10 Basis Points on Inflation Fears

Japan’s 40-year government bond yield rose 10 basis points, as investors remain unconvinced that the nation’s central bank will tighten policy fast enough to quell inflation.

Tech Stocks Face Investor Skepticism as Rally Stalls and Profit Estimates Rise

The earnings season is confirming worries that the technology rally had gone too far, with investors now harder to please and reluctant to buy into rising profit estimates.

Pentagon lowers official Iran war death toll, omitting four killed this month

Pentagon lowers official Iran war death toll, omitting four killed this month

The Pentagon lowered its official Iran war death toll to 14 from 18, removing four service members killed this month.

Volkswagen expects full-year revenue squeeze after quarterly profit slump

Volkswagen expects full-year revenue squeeze after quarterly profit slump

German auto giant Volkswagen on Friday reported weaker-than-expected second-quarter profit and revised down its sales forecast for 2026.

AllAfrica

Kenya: KAWU Raises Wilson Airport Security Concerns Ahead of Planned Aviation Strike

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Kenya's aviation sector could face significant disruptions after the Kenya Aviation Workers Union (KAWU) renewed its push for industrial action, raising fresh concerns over security at Wilson Airport and alleged…

AllAfrica

ABC News

Trump tariffs 'hurting investment and jobs', businesses warn

The Business Council of Australia says a new tariff will make it harder for Australian businesses to compete in the US and could reduce investment.

ABC News

Tanker Exits Red Sea Dark as Another China Ship Heads to Strait

A Greek tanker carrying Saudi crude exited the Red Sea with its transponder off, while another Chinese vessel headed toward Bab el-Mandeb as Houthi attacks heightened risks for commercial shipping.