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German arms firm Rheinmetall seizes on European 'era of rearmament'
German arms firm Rheinmetall seizes on European 'era of rearmament'
Business and Economy
by  AFP

German arms manufacturer Rheinmetall said Wednesday moves by European capitals to up their defences and reduce their reliance on the United States were an unprecedented growth opportunity for the group. In Germany, the country's likely next chancellor Friedrich Merz has urged Europe to develop independence from the United States in defence and looked to up Berlin's military efforts.

'Stranded' astronauts closer to coming home after next ISS launch
'Stranded' astronauts closer to coming home after next ISS launch
Business and Economy
by  AFP

A routine crew rotation at the International Space Station has taken on unusual significance: It paves the way for a pair of astronauts stranded for more than nine months to finally come home. SpaceX boss Musk has suggested, without providing specifics, that he had offered Biden a "rescue" mission outside of the routine crew rotations.

Mongolia's children choke in toxic pollution
Mongolia's children choke in toxic pollution
Business and Economy
by  AFP

As she watched her five-month-old son lying in intensive care, wires and tubes crisscrossing his tiny body, Uyanga cursed her hometown Ulaanbaatar and its chronic pollution. "I was so scared when he was admitted to intensive care," said Uyanga, who, like many Mongolians, goes by one name.

Most Asian stocks drop as Trump trade policy sows uncertainty
Most Asian stocks drop as Trump trade policy sows uncertainty
Business and Economy
by  AFP

Asian equities mostly fell Wednesday as investors fret over Donald Trump's ever-changing trade policies amid increasing concern that his tariffs could send the US economy into recession. But Hong Kong, Shanghai, Singapore, Wellington and Manila were in the red, with Sydney down more than one percent, on concerns about the impact of Trump's latest tariffs on Australia's economy.