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US, China economic leaders raise 'serious concerns' in first call
US, China economic leaders raise 'serious concerns' in first call
by  AFP

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and his Chinese counterpart He Lifeng raised mutual concerns on trade and economic issues in their introductory call Friday, as tensions between the world's two biggest economies simmer under President Donald Trump's second term.

Nepal community fights to save sacred forests from cable cars
Nepal community fights to save sacred forests from cable cars
by  AFP

They appear tranquil soaring above Himalayan forests, but a string of cable car projects in Nepal have sparked violent protests, with locals saying environmental protection should trump tourism development. Across Nepal, five cable car projects have opened in the past two years -- and 10 more are under development, according to government figures.

Trump tariffs leave WTO adrift in eye of the storm
Trump tariffs leave WTO adrift in eye of the storm
by  AFP

The World Trade Organization's entire mission is overseeing global trade, but US President Donald Trump's tariff offensive has left it adrift. - Dupont: "The basic idea of the WTO, to guarantee predictability in world trade, is totally ruined by Donald Trump's attitude.

Nissan shares jump 11% on reported plan to seek Tesla investment
Nissan shares jump 11% on reported plan to seek Tesla investment
by  AFP

Nissan shares surged 11 percent Friday after a report said a Japanese group including a former prime minister plans to ask US electric vehicle giant Tesla to invest in the automaker. "The proposal envisions a consortium of investors, with Tesla as the largest backer, but also includes the possibility of a minority investment by Foxconn," the Financial Times said. jug-nf-kaf/rsc