New York, Oct 10, 2025 (AFP) - US stocks plunge after Trump threatens 'massive' tariffs on China

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2025-10-10
Wall Street stocks tumbled into negative territory Friday after President Donald Trump threatened "massive" tariffs on Chinese imports, reviving a trade war. Near 1520 GMT, the Dow Jones Industrial Average stood at 45,992.72, down 0.8 percent. The broad-based S&P 500 dropped 1.2 percent to 6,653.22, while the tech-rich Nasdaq Composite Index fell 1.9 percent to 22,587.07. jmb/md ...
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WINDHOEK, 10 October 2025 - MultiChoice Namibia on Wednesday launched a documentary film titled Netumbo: A Leader Beyond Politics, which chronicles the life and public service of President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah.

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WINDHOEK, 10 October 2025 - MultiChoice Namibia on Wednesday launched a documentary film titled Netumbo: A Leader Beyond Politics, which chronicles the life and public service of President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah. (Photo by: Chelva Wells) NAMPA

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WINDHOEK, 09 October 2025 - Pictured here are (from left) Botswana's President Duma Boko; President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah; former President of Botswana Seretse Khama Ian Khama and Windhoek Mayor Ndeshihafela Larandja, during the renaming of Feld Strasse in Windhoek in honour of Sir Seretse Khama. (Photo by: Filemon Haininga) NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 09 October 2025 - Pictured here are (from left) Botswana's President Duma Boko; President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah; former President of Botswana Seretse Khama Ian Khama and Windhoek Mayor Ndeshihafela Larandja, during the renaming of Feld Strasse in Windhoek in honour of Sir Seretse Khama. (Photo by: Filemon Haininga) NAMPA

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WINDHOEK, 09 October 2025 - President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah pictured during a courtesy call by All People’s Party at State House. (Photo by: Eba Kandovazu) NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 09 October 2025 - President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah pictured during a courtesy call by All People’s Party at State House. (Photo by: Eba Kandovazu) NAMPA

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MARIENTAL, 09 October 2025 - Hardap Governor Riaan McNab on Thursday sent off a group of 270 senior citizens from across the region to Ongwediva to participate in an annual wellness programme that will run until Sunday. (Photo: Contributed)

MARIENTAL, 09 October 2025 - Hardap Governor Riaan McNab on Thursday sent off a group of 270 senior citizens from across the region to Ongwediva to participate in an annual wellness programme that will run until Sunday. (Photo: Contributed)

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OTJIWARONGO, 09 October 2025 - The Namibian Police Force's Otjozondjupa Regional Commander, Commissioner Philip Hidengwa (L) speaks at Otjiwarongo on Thursday afternoon at a planning meeting ahead of the festive season with some managers of private security companies in the region. (Photo by: Mulisa Simiyasa) NAMPA

OTJIWARONGO, 09 October 2025 - The Namibian Police Force's Otjozondjupa Regional Commander, Commissioner Philip Hidengwa (L) speaks at Otjiwarongo on Thursday afternoon at a planning meeting ahead of the festive season with some managers of private security companies in the region. (Photo by: Mulisa Simiyasa) NAMPA

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OTJIWARONGO, 09 October 2025 - The Namibian Police Force's Otjozondjupa Regional Commander, Commissioner Philip Hidengwa (L) speaks at Otjiwarongo on Thursday afternoon at a planning meeting ahead of the festive season with some managers of private security companies in the region. (Photo by: Mulisa Simiyasa) NAMPA

OTJIWARONGO, 09 October 2025 - The Namibian Police Force's Otjozondjupa Regional Commander, Commissioner Philip Hidengwa (L) speaks at Otjiwarongo on Thursday afternoon at a planning meeting ahead of the festive season with some managers of private security companies in the region. (Photo by: Mulisa Simiyasa) NAMPA

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WINDHOEK, 09 October 2025 - President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah pictured with Multi-Choice executives during a State House courtesy visit. (Photo by: Eba Kandovazu) NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 09 October 2025 - President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah pictured with Multi-Choice executives during a State House courtesy visit. (Photo by: Eba Kandovazu) NAMPA

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WINDHOEK, 09 October 2025 - Minister of Finance Ericah Shafudah. (Photo by: Molly Weyulu) NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 09 October 2025 - Minister of Finance Ericah Shafudah. (Photo by: Molly Weyulu) NAMPA

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