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Swiss eye 'more attractive' offer for Trump after tariff shock
Swiss eye 'more attractive' offer for Trump after tariff shock
by  AFP

Switzerland said on Monday it was ready to make a better offer to the United States to avoid steep tariffs that are expected to take effect this week. "Switzerland enters this new phase ready to present a more attractive offer, taking US concerns into account and seeking to ease the current tariff situation," the council said in a statement.

Trump says will name new economics data official this week
Trump says will name new economics data official this week
by  AFP

US President Donald Trump said Monday that he would pick an "exceptional replacement" to his labor statistics chief -- after ordering her dismissal as a new report showed weakness in the US jobs market. He added Monday: "I will pick an exceptional replacement."

Jordan sees tourism slump over Gaza war
Jordan sees tourism slump over Gaza war
by  AFP

Jordan has seen a decrease in the number of tourists visiting its famed ancient city of Petra and other sites since the Gaza war began in October 2023, according to officials. Although Jordan does not border the Gaza Strip, it has been among several countries across the region impacted by the war between Israel and the Palestinian militant group Hamas.

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