Frankfurt, Germany, June 8, 2026 (AFP) - German factory orders drop as Iran war casts shadow

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2026-06-08
German factory orders fell faster than expected in April, official data showed Monday, with little hope for a revival as the Iran war weighs on the economy. New orders, a key indicator of future business activity, dropped 3.8 percent from a month earlier, according to preliminary figures from statistics agency Destatis. A decline had been expected after a strong rise in March, when companies rushed to stock up amid supply chain problems caused by......
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MARIENTAL, 07 June 2026 - The Namibian Film Commission screened a series of locally produced short films in Mariental as part of its regional filmmaker engagement and film screening roadshow. (Photo by: Joe-Chintha Garises) NAMPA

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NKURENKURU, 07 June 2026 - Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare speaking at the 7th Nkurenkuru Expo gala dinner on Saturday. (Photo by: Lylie Joel) NAMPA

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GOBABIS, 05 June 2026 - A total 670 cadet constables trained at Pius Joseph Kaundu Training Centre graduated in the Omaheke Region. (Photo: Contributed)

GOBABIS, 05 June 2026 - A total 670 cadet constables trained at Pius Joseph Kaundu Training Centre graduated in the Omaheke Region. (Photo: Contributed)

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GOBABIS, 05 June 2026 - A total 670 cadet constables trained at Pius Joseph Kaundu Training Centre graduated in the Omaheke Region. (Photo: Contributed)

GOBABIS, 05 June 2026 - A total 670 cadet constables trained at Pius Joseph Kaundu Training Centre graduated in the Omaheke Region. (Photo: Contributed)

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