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New coal capacity hit 20-year low in 2024: report
New coal capacity hit 20-year low in 2024: report

The world added the smallest amount of new coal capacity in two decades last year, a report said Thursday, but use of the fossil fuel is still surging in China and India. Last year also saw a record number of new coal proposals in India, the report warned.

Key details on Trump's market-shaking tariffs
Key details on Trump's market-shaking tariffs

After weeks of anticipation, US President Donald Trump unveiled sweeping new tariffs on trading partners Wednesday, calling it a "declaration of economic independence." - Exclusions - Major US partners Canada and Mexico, however, are not subject to the new tariffs, White House officials said Wednesday.

'A little tough love': Top quotes from Trump tariff talk
'A little tough love': Top quotes from Trump tariff talk

US President Donald Trump unveiled his "Liberation Day" tariffs on Wednesday, sending fears of a trade war ricocheting around the world. - Despite unveiling "minimum baseline" tariffs of 10 percent on trading partners, Trump sought to spin his move as a positive for global trade.

US business groups voice dismay at Trump's new tariffs
US business groups voice dismay at Trump's new tariffs

President Donald Trump's sweeping tariff announcement on Wednesday was widely panned by US business lobbying groups, who voiced concern about the impact of the new duties on their operations. Despite the widespread condemnation, some lobbying groups were more positive about the announcement.