Kurdish-led force and Syrian government reach agreement in principle on military merger
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World leaders meet to back Gaza ceasefire deal
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AGOA lapse triggers full US tariffs on African apparel
With preferences gone, Most-Favoured-Nation (MFN) tariffs now apply at the border. For factories and brands that built Autumn…
Analysis: Iran challenged by Gaza ceasefire
CAIRO (AP) — As the Middle East broadly welcomes a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war, Iran finds itself…
Pope meets with Chicago union leaders, urges migrant welcome as crackdown underway in hometown
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South Korea’s apparel imports down 1.5% to $7.6 bn in Jan–Aug 2025
Imports of knitted apparel and clothing accessories (Chapter **) were valued at $*,***.*** million in the first eight…
Turkiye’s apparel exports fall 7.25% in Jan–Aug 2025
Exports of knitted and crocheted clothing and accessories (HS Chapter **) fell by *.* per cent to $*,***.***…
Global Witness report: 80% of land defender deaths in Latin America
BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — At least 146 land and environmental defenders were killed or have gone missing around…
China’s Fujian aircraft carrier transits Taiwan Strait
BEIJING (AP) — China’s newest aircraft carrier has sailed through the Taiwan Strait, the navy said Friday. The…
Saudi Arabia to supply Syria with 1.65 million barrels of oil
DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) — Saudi Arabia said Thursday it will supply Syria with 1.65 million barrels of crude…
Prince Harry visits UK, fueling speculation about meeting with king as relations appear to thaw
LONDON (AP) — Prince Harry will make a flying visit to his U.K.-based charities this week, leading to…
Rubio meets Mexico’s president as Trump flexes military might in Latin America | News, Sports, Jobs
Secretary of State Marco Rubio, left, meets with Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum, right, at the Palacio Nacional in…