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Wine consumption falls heavily into the red
Wine consumption falls heavily into the red
Economy
by  AFP

Worldwide consumption of wine fell in 2024 to its lowest level in more than 60 years, the main trade body said Tuesday, raising concerns about new risks from US tariffs. Production is also at its lowest level in more than 60 years, having fallen 4.8 percent in 2024 to 225.8 million hl.

Trump resurrects ghost of US military bases in Panama
Trump resurrects ghost of US military bases in Panama
Economy
by  AFP

US President Donald Trump's bid to take back control of the Panama Canal has put his counterpart Jose Raul Mulino in a difficult position and revived fears in the Central American country that US military bases will return. - Will US military bases return?