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Zawya
5 days ago
- Business
- Zawya
Swiss government says tariff discussions with United States continues
The Swiss government said on Friday it was continuing discussions with the United States about reducing tariffs, after a 39% import duty on Swiss products went into force on Thursday. "Discussions with the United States are ongoing," the State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO) said in a statement to Reuters. "The discussions have consistently focused on reducing the additional US tariffs." (Reporting by John Revill; Editing by Alex Richardson)
Zawya
5 days ago
- Business
- Zawya
World food prices rise to two-year high in July, FAO says
PARIS - World food commodity prices rose in July to their highest in more than two years, driven by rising international prices for meat and vegetable oils, the United Nations' Food and Agriculture Organization said on Friday. The FAO Food Price Index, which serves as a global benchmark for food commodity prices, averaged 130.1 points in July 2025, marking a 1.6% increase from June, FAO said. That was the highest reading since February 2023, though the index was 18.8% below its peak of March 2022, which followed Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine. In July, gains for meat and vegetable oil prices outweighed declines observed in cereal, dairy and sugar, FAO said. (Reporting by Gus Trompiz; Editing by Alex Richardson)
The Star
30-06-2025
- Sport
- The Star
Soccer-Death toll from Algeria stadium fall rises to four
(Reuters) -The number of spectators killed after falling from an upper stand of a stadium following MC Alger's victory in theAlgerian top-flight league has risen to four, the champions said on Monday. The fourth fan has died in hospital, where he was being treated for injuries sustained in the incident on June 21, the Algerian club posted on Facebook. One spectator had died at the scene in the 5 July Stadium, in the capital Algiers, local authorities said, and the Algerian health ministry said two more had died from their injuries the following day. Local media reports said the spectators fell after a fence in the upper stand broke, with El Heddaf TV's Facebook page posting a video showing part of a railing collapsing onto the lower tier. (Reporting by Taha Mohamed; Editing by Alex Richardson)
Zawya
25-06-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Russian rouble flat vs US dollar, ignoring oil volatility
The Russian rouble was flat against the U.S. dollar as well as China's yuan on Wednesday, ignoring volatility in the oil market related to the conflict between Israel and Iran. By 0950 GMT, the rouble traded at 78.35 per U.S. dollar, according to LSEG data based on over-the-counter quotes. The Russian currency is up by about 45% against the dollar since the start of the year. Oil prices climbed more than 1% on Wednesday, as investors assessed the stability of a ceasefire between Iran and Israel. BCS brokerage analysts said domestic factors such as low demand for imports, tight monetary policy as well as forex sales by exporters ahead of the corporate tax payments deadline supported the rouble. "However, in the longer term, these factors supporting the rouble and putting pressure on foreign currency exchange rates are likely to weaken," BCS analysts said. Against the Chinese yuan, the most traded foreign currency in Russia, the rouble traded at 10.91 per yuan on the Moscow Stock Exchange. (Reporting by Gleb Bryanski; Editing by Alex Richardson)
Yahoo
14-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Popular Virginia Restaurant Closes After 16 Years
After 16 years in operation, a well-established eatery in downtown Lynchburg, Virginia has shuttered. RA Bistro, which gained a strong following for its contemporary American cuisine, closed its doors Friday, effective immediately. Owner Alex Richardson announced the news in a post on Facebook. "With Father's Day on Sunday and Restaurant Week starting tomorrow, I had to take a hard look at what was truly best for our team, our guests, and the future," Richardson wrote. "That meant choosing to close now, while I could still do so with intention and care — and with respect for everything this space has represented." Richardson did not provide further reasoning for the decision, but did salute his staff members and customers in his farewell address. "To our amazing staff, past and present — thank you for your heart and your hustle. To our loyal guests — thank you for letting us be a part of your stories," he said. "It's been an unforgettable journey. I'll forever be proud of what we built in Downtown Lynchburg!" RA Bistro was known for its classic steak, chicken, pasta and seafood dishes, as well as its Martini selections. "Rip to all the martinis I never got to try," one disappointed customers commented on Facebook. "NOOOOO I need the steak pasta recipe pleaseeee," another person added. "My husband and I's first date spot best chicken parm in the whole world. Heartbroken," said a third commenter. There are no indications yet as to what will be replacing the restaurant at its 1344 Main St. location. Popular Virginia Restaurant Closes After 16 Years first appeared on Men's Journal on Jun 14, 2025
