Hong Kong, May 22, 2025 (AFP) - Stocks track Wall St sell-off as US deficit fears grow

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Equities sank and Treasuries remained under pressure on Thursday following sharp losses on Wall Street fuelled by US economy fears as Donald Trump tries to push through fresh tax cuts that could balloon the already huge deficit. A weak auction of 20-year US government debt flashed a warning sign that the bond market was worried about the country's finances, days after Moody's lowered its top-tier credit rating. The news brought an end to a health......

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Washington, May 22, 2025 (AFP) - Two Israeli embassy staff shot dead outside Jewish museum in Washington

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Gaza City, Palestinian Territories, May 22, 2025 (AFP) - Gaza civil defence says 52 killed in Israel strikes Thursday

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London, May 22, 2025 (AFP) - Judge rules in favour of UK government over Chagos deal: AFP

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New Delhi, May 22, 2025 (AFP) - Indian soldier killed in Kashmir battle with militants: army

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Tehran, May 22, 2025 (AFP) - Iran says will hold US responsible for any Israeli attack on its nuclear sites

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