WTI Crude Oil Price Rises Amid Supply Concerns and Tariff Announcements
WTI crude oil price rises to $69.15, influenced by a 4.6 million barrel drop in U.S. inventories and U.S. tariffs...
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Trump Threatens 25% Tariff on Nations Purchasing Venezuelan Oil
President Trump intends to impose a 25% tariff on countries importing oil from Venezuela, citing hostile actions by the Venezuelan...
Tanzania Freezes Park Entry Fees for Next 12 Months to Stabilize Tourism Sector
Tanzania has announced a one-year freeze on park entry fee increases to stabilize the tourism sector, providing stakeholders adequate time...
Ranil Wickremesinghe Criticizes Government for Investment Stagnation
Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe criticizes the NPP government for failing to secure foreign investments, notably the USD 700 million Adani...
U.S. Aid Reduction Threatens Tuberculosis Treatment Sustainability in Nigeria
The reduction in U.S. aid is critically affecting TB treatment in Nigeria, with a $404 million funding need for 2025....
Coinbase Challenges Regulation Proposal Threatening Stablecoin Use in Brazil
Coinbase criticizes a proposed regulation in Brazil that would limit stablecoin use, specifically banning withdrawals to self-custodied wallets. VP Tom...
US EXIM Bank Loans $4.7 Billion to Mozambique LNG Project Amid Controversies
The US Export-Import Bank is providing a $4.7 billion loan to TotalEnergies for a liquified natural gas project in Mozambique,...
Risk of Job Losses for South African Citrus Farmers Amid US Tariff Threats
The imminent threat of U.S. tariffs on South African citrus exports risks tens of thousands of jobs amid rising geopolitical...
Sudan Military’s Advances in Khartoum Amid Ongoing Conflict with RSF
Sudan's military has recaptured key sites in Khartoum, including the presidential palace, as part of a push against the Rapid...
Impact of Mali’s Security Deterioration on Border Regions in 2024
The deteriorating security situation in Mali has severely impacted border regions, particularly in Tombouctou and Ségou, with 97% and 73%...
