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France’s National Front seeks to rebrand in a push to broaden electoral appeal

France’s far-right National Front will start its annual party congress today, seeking to refocus the…

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In his first visit as president Macron seeks to strengthen trade ties with India

The trip is seen as a way to cement France’s shift towards more multidimensional engagement in South Asia.

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US jobs data for February expected to show economy nearing full employment

The Bureau of Labor Statistics will release a report on employment data today. The data…

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Trump’s metal tariffs to roil markets and incense trade partners

Governments and industry leaders wake up today to confront the fallout of Donald Trump’s decision…

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Malaysia’s opposition alliance to unveil manifesto ahead of August elections

Today, Malaysia’s centre-left opposition bloc, Pakatan Harapan (PH), will announce an unprecedented manifesto ahead of…

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European car makers put on notice as Trump threatens trade war

The annual Geneva International Motor Show opens today amid rapidly escalating threats of a transatlantic…

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Turkish representatives in Washington to discuss complex northern Syrian theatre

The first of three technical committee meetings between Turkey and the US begin today in Washington.

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TPP replacement CPTPP to be signed in Chile on Friday

A year after the US withdrew from the Trans-Pacific Partnership, the 11 remaining states will…

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EU, India hold advanced biofuels conference amid push for renewable energy

European and Indian business leaders will gather in New Delhi today to discuss the fledgling…

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Sierra Leone votes to replace incumbent president

Sierra Leoneans will head to the polls today to vote for a successor to Ernest…