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Trump says will be 'kind' with tariffs as deadline looms
US President Donald Trump said Monday he would be "very kind" to trading partners when he unveils further tariffs this week, risking global turmoil to address what he says are unfair trade imbalances. Critics warn that the strategy risks a global trade war, provoking a chain reaction of retaliation by major trading partners like China, Canada and the European Union.
Can state of emergency be declared in Rivers without suspending Fubara, lawmaker? Lawyer reacts
Titilope Anifowoshe, a legal practitioner, has questioned the chances of President Bola Tinubu declaring a state of emergency in Rivers and not suspend the gov.
Carmakers face doubts and jolts over US tariffs
Raise prices or cut into their margins, open or close factories: carmakers must soon make major decisions as the United States imposes stiff tariffs on imported vehicles. US manufacturers are still hoping that tariffs will be reduced on vehicles imported from Canada and Mexico, where they have numerous factories.
'Heartbreaking' floods swamp Australia's cattle country
Whole herds of cattle have drowned in vast inland floods seeping across the Australian outback, officials said Tuesday as the muddy tide drenched an area the size of France. Officials said more than 100,000 livestock -- cattle, sheep, goats and horses -- had been swept away, were missing, or had drowned.
Xabi Alonso names Victor Boniface's best positions amid struggles with Super Eagles
Bayer Leverkusen head coach Xabi Alonso has named the two positions Victor Boniface can play in amid his struggles with the Nigerian national team.
French prosecutors demand Volkswagen face fresh Dieselgate trial
Prosecutors in Paris have called for German carmaker Volkswagen to face justice in France to compensate French consumers over the Dieselgate emissions fraud scandal, according to a court filing seen by AFP on Tuesday.
Full List: 5 of the most controversial political moments in Nigeria’s history
The five controversial moments in the political history of Nigeria have been compiled. The list included five major political moments in Nigeria's political milieu.
Asian markets edge back but Trump tariff fears dampen mood
Asian markets mostly rose Tuesday, clawing back some of the hefty losses suffered in recent weeks, though sentiment remains sluggish and gold hit another record high as Donald Trump prepares to unveil sweeping tariffs.
Political support leading to increasing fallout for crypto
Support for cryptocurrencies from US President Donald Trump or Argentine leader Javier Milei has seen investors lose billions of dollars and is damaging a sector struggling for credibility, researchers told AFP. "The entire crypto industry is being tarnished," said Claire Balva, strategy director for fintech company Deblock.
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