Today we lead with a warning from the head of World Trade Organisation Ngozi Okonja-Iweala about the impact protectionism could have on the global economy. Plus, we find out why Japan is relaxing its visa rules in a drive to boost foreign workers to fill vacancy gaps in certain professions. And finally social media stirs the pot after dubbing French president Emmanuel Macrons visit to Brazil as a honeymoon than a diplomatic summit.

WTO warns against protectionism in the global economy

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We speak to the head of Sweden’s central bank, after it voted to cut interest rates; making it one of the first to do so in the region. 
The bank moved ahead of the U.S Federal Reserve for the first time this century. Elsewhere, Ed Butler looks at why Ghana could face issues with the World Bank over its LGBT policies, and why the rising prices of doner kebabs in Germany is becoming a political issue.

Europe eyes latest rate cut

TikTok has filed a lawsuit aiming to block a US law that would ban in the video app in the country unless it is sold by its Chinese parent company. In the filing, the social media company called the act an "extraordinary intrusion on free speech rights" of the company and its 170 million American users. Also, Rahul Tandon, looks at the Disney financial results and finds out what can you buy with Argentina's new 10 000 pesos banknote.

TikTok takes revenge

Saudi’s state-oil company Aramco saw profits drop this week, but its payout to the government will still reach an eye-watering $31 billion. We see if the Saudi economy can cope with all its expensive mega projects. Also, Ed Butler explores the latest issues at Boeing, and finds out why India is becoming a hot new destination for big concerts.

Saudi’s growing deficit in the spotlight

On his first visit to Europe since 2019, president Xi Jinping has been talking about trade ties. The West is worried about cheap Chinese imports of electric cars. Also, Rahul Tandon finds out why global petrol demand growth could halve in 2024 and what impact the shutdown in Israel would have on Al Jazeera's business  operations.

EU and France holds talks with Xi

Chinese leader Xi Jinping chooses France for his first visit to the continent after a five-year absence. We get the latest.
Kosovo is home to Europe’s largest zinc, lead and silver mine. We visit it to know a bit more about central Europe’s smallest economy per capita.
And we hear about a new form of ghost flights and the fine that the Australian airline Qantas has just received for using them.

WTO warns against protectionism in the global economy

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