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How safe is the Middle East from the global trade war?

The Palm Jumeirah in Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates Nikada | E+ | Getty Images The global trade war triggered by U.S. President Donald Trump shows no sign of abating, with tit-for-tat tariffs hammering major economies, tanking stock markets and dimming growth prospects. The economies concerned – North America, the European Union, and China – face highly uncertain futures. But …

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NWSL regular season arrives as Orlando Pride aim to defend title; Liverpool vs. Newcastle in Carabao Cup final

Hello! A weekend of beginnings and endings awaits with the start of the 2025 NWSL campaign and the conclusion of this season’s EFL Cup. I’m Pardeep Cattry with the latest ahead a busy weekend on both sides of the Atlantic. 📺 Footy fix All times U.S./Eastern Friday, March 14🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Championship: Bristol City vs. Norwich City, 4 p.m. ➡️ Paramount+, CBS …

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Consumer sentiment slumps in March to lowest since 2022 as Trump tariffs spark more inflation worries

Consumer sentiment took another hit in March as worries intensified over inflation and a slumping stock market, according to the University of Michigan’s latest sentiment survey released Friday. The survey posted a mid-month reading of 57.9, which represents a 10.5% decline from February and was below the Dow Jones consensus estimate for 63.2. The reading was 27.1% below a year …

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England squad: Three Lions vets Kyle Walker, Jordan Henderson back; Trent Alexander-Arnold, Jack Grealish out

Jordan Henderson and Kyle Walker are among the surprise inclusions after Thomas Tuchel named his first squad as England head coach. Veterans Henderson and Walker, key components of Gareth Southgate’s squads reached the World Cup semifinals in 2018 and European Championships final three years later, are joined by the returning Marcus Rashford in the 26 man group that will face …

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Chinese battery giant CATL posts fall in annual revenue

Chinese battery giant Contemporary Amperex Technology (CATL), pictured here on April 2, 2020, broke ground on its first overseas factory in Germany in late 2019 and plans to add up to 2,000 jobs there by 2025. Martin Schutt | picture alliance | Getty Images China’s Contemporary Amperex Technology posted a 9.7% drop in annual revenue, a stock exchange filing showed …

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NWSL contenders, dark horses, long shots: Orlando Pride repeat contender, long season ahead for San Diego Wave

The 2025 NWSL regular season starts on Friday signaling another thrilling chapter in women’s soccer. All 14 clubs will be in action over the weekend and will show off their offseason prep, while rising stars start to shape the league’s competitive landscape in year 13. As the season unfolds, the NWSL typically delivers skill and flare along with drama and …

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Russia talks of cautious optimism on Ukraine ceasefire but stands by caveats

Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks during a bilateral meeting at the Grand Kremlin Palace, March 13, 2025, in Moscow, Russia.  Contributor | Getty Images News | Getty Images Russia struck a sedate tone on Friday but acknowledged grounds for cautious optimism, after only backing the “idea” of a U.S. brokered 30-day ceasefire with firm caveats. “The idea [of a ceasefire] …

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