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ISTANBUL (AA) – French President Emmanuel Macron has said that Europe must be prepared to defend itself against potential trade challenges, stressing that the bloc must react decisively if targeted by economic measures. “If we were attacked on commercial subjects, Europe, as a power that stands, will have to make itself respected a...
ANKARA (AA) – The Treasury Department has granted Elon Musk and members of his Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) team access to the federal payment system, which manages trillions of dollars in government expenditures, press reports say. This system, essentially the federal government’s checkbook, holds sensitive financial data ...
The U.S. has agreed to pause tariffs on Mexico for a month after talks between President Claudia Sheinbaum and President Donald Trump. Sheinbaum said Mexico will deploy 10,000 National Guard troops to the border to curb drug trafficking. The move follows Trump’s decision to impose 25% tariffs on Mexican products. Sheinbaum threatened retaliat...
WASHINGTON (AA) – Panama’s President Jose Raul Mulino on Sunday hosted US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Panama City and said his country’s “sovereignty is not in question” amid President Donald Trump’s demand to take control of the Panama Canal. “Panama’s sovereignty is not in question, and I...
WASHINGTON (AA) – President Donald Trump said Sunday that he is cutting future funding to South Africa over alleged land confiscation and mistreatment of “certain classes of people.” “South Africa is confiscating land, and treating certain classes of people VERY BADLY. It is a bad situation that the Radical Left Media d...
Expanding trade relations with Central Asian nations have brought China significant influence in the region while at loggerheads with the US BEIJING, China (MNTV) – China has further solidified its position as the leading economic force in the Central Asian region, recording a nearly 5% increase in trade turnover in 2024, according to da...
While corridor runs through a territory controlled by Armenia, the project is seen by Azerbaijan and Türkiye route to connect with Central Asia BAKU, Azerbaijan (MNTV) – The Zangezur Corridor, a 43-kilometer land passage along Armenia’s border with Iran, is emerging as a key transportation route linking Azerbaijan and Türkiye with the Tu...
Landmark conservation initiative in Jordan restores ancient sites, trains 250 individuals, and boosts local employment PETRA, Jordan (MNTV) — In the heart of Jordan’s ancient city of Petra, a groundbreaking initiative is revitalizing the world-renowned archaeological site while creating employment and empowering local communities with speciali...
King Abdullah’s modernization drive strengthens aid programs, wages, and housing AMMAN, Jordan (MNTV) – Jordan is ramping up its social protection efforts to strengthen economic empowerment and reduce poverty, aligning with King Abdullah II’s directives for national modernization. The government has expanded financial aid and introduced sustai...
The Trump administration is offering buyouts to nearly all federal employees, aiming to save taxpayers $100 billion a year. Workers must decide by Feb. 6 if they want to accept the deal, which provides eight months’ pay. A key part of the plan is ending remote work. Employees are expected back full-time in offices. White […]
