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US mulls economic lifeline for ally Argentina
US mulls economic lifeline for ally Argentina
by  AFP

The US Treasury said Monday it stood ready to "do what is needed" to support Argentina's economy, as President Javier Milei battles to calm jittery financial markets. Milei thanked Washington for its "unconditional support for the Argentine people."

Museum or sheikh? World's second largest diamond awaits home
Museum or sheikh? World's second largest diamond awaits home
by  AFP

The world's second largest diamond could soon find a new home in a museum or a sheikh's collection -- but first needs to be properly evaluated, the Belgian firm holding it told AFP Monday. The firm is showcasing the Motswedi as part of a collection of four gems -- including the world's third largest diamond -- which were recently discovered at the same mine.

Merz tasks banker with luring investment to Germany
Merz tasks banker with luring investment to Germany
by  AFP

Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Monday appointed a "personal representative for investment" charged with bringing new business to Germany as part of efforts to revive the struggling economy. Fixing the struggling economy has been a priority for Merz, from the conservative CDU, since he was elected as chancellor earlier this year.

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