15 h. ago Gulf States See $6 Billion of Africa Energy Deals Within Weeks

Middle East countries have shown interest in or completed deals for at least $6 billion of African energy assets in recent weeks, demonstrating a larger investment appetite on the continent by the region.

Economics

58 h. ago Trump’s agenda faces courtroom setbacks as Justice Department lawyers struggle to win over judges

WASHINGTON (AP) — To understand the Justice Department’s difficulties in struggling to represent President Donald Trump’s positions in court, look no further than a quick succession of losses last week that dealt a setback to the administration’s agenda. In orders spanning different courthouses, judges blocked a White House plan to add a proof-of-citizenship requirement to […]

Events

8 d. ago Trump keeps contradicting himself on tariffs, making a fragile world economy nervous

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump can’t stop contradicting himself on his own tariff plans. He says he’s on a path to cut several new trade deals in a few weeks — but has also suggested it’s “physically impossible” to hold all the needed meetings. Trump has said he will simply set new tariff rates […]

Economics

2 w. ago Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel has ‘no choice’ but to keep fighting in Gaza

Frustration has been growing on both sides, with protests against Hamas in Gaza and weekly rallies in Israel pressing the government to reach a deal to bring all hostages home.

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2 w. ago Indonesia to Seek US Trade Favor With Finance, Investment Deals

Indonesia will seek to strike trade, investment and financial-sector deals in week-long talks in Washington aimed at forestalling or mitigating planned tariffs from one of its biggest trading partners.

Economics

3 w. ago Toronto Blue Jays gave Guerrero Jr. some cool perks in huge $500M deal

The Toronto Blue Jays made a bit of history this week, officially inking Vladimir Guerrero Jr. to one of the largest deals in sports history.Guerrero's US$500-million contract over 14 years is the fifth-biggest ever by an athlete, the most by any player on a Canadian team, and the third-biggest ever in the MLB behind only Juan Soto and Shohei Ohtani.But even though other deals might end up with higher dollar values in the actual amount of the deal, there's something no athlete making more than Guerrero can say is in their contract clause.As per baseball insider Jon Heyman, Guerrero Jr. gets four premium tickets to each home game, but also a full suite inside of the Rogers Centre.Vlad Guerrero Jr.Jays$500M/14Signing Bonus - $325M (payable 2025-2039)$17M - 2026, 2027$16M - 2028$15M - 2029$14,5M- 2030-32$12,5M - 2033, 2034$11,5M - 2035$10,5M - 2036$7M - 2037$6,25M - 2038, 2039Awards bonuses4 premium seats, 1 suiteFull No Trade— Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) April 10, 2025For a ballpark...

Economics

3 w. ago Greece’s Metlen Eyes More Europe Defense Deals After Recent Push

Greek energy and metals company Metlen is pursuing more alliances with European defense contractors after sealing French and Italian deals in the past two weeks.

Economics

3 w. ago German parties agree to form a new government after months of drift in Europe’s biggest economy

BERLIN (AP) — Conservative and center-left parties reached a deal to form a new German government on Wednesday after weeks of negotiations, paving the way for new leadership in Europe’s biggest economy after months of political drift. Friedrich Merz, the leader of the center-right Christian Democratic Union, is expected to become Germany’s next leader under […]

Politics

3 w. ago Ukraine Plans to Send Envoys to US for Talks on Minerals Deal

Ukrainian officials will visit the US at the end of this week for talks on a deal governing post-war plans to exploit mineral deposits and rebuild infrastructure, according to people familiar with the matter.

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