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Global merchandise trade outpaced expectations in the first half of 2025, driven by increased spending on AI-related products, a surge in North American imports ahead of tariff hikes, and strong trade among the rest of the world. In response, WTO economists have raised the 2025 merchandise trade growth forecast to 2.4% (up from 0.9% in August). However, the 2026 projection has...
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HNLMS Den Helder in the Caribbean for warm-weather trials

The Combat Support Ship HNLMS Den Helder has just docked in Curaçao. The Royal Netherlands Navy’s newest vessel will remain in the Caribbean until mid-next month to undergo warm-weather...

Lega amendment to the Budget Law to cover the extra costs of phase A for the new Genoa Dam

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Bitcoin Giant Strategy Establishes $1.44 Billion USD Reserve—But Still Might Sell BTC

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