The European Union has said today it hopes to conclude a free trade agreement with India by the end of this year. This is 18 years since negotiations first started.

In China, the technology minister Jin Zhuanglong has been removed office, seemingly as part of President Xi Jinping’santi-corruption purge.

We mark the end of Skype, the original internet calling app.

And Gideon Long speaks to a man who sued India's largest cinema chain because there were too many advertisements.

President Donald Trump is expected to bring in delayed tariffs for goods coming from in Mexico, and Canada. He says they are failing to curb the export of the drug fentanyl.

We hear from a former editor of the Washington Post after its current owner Jeff Bezos declares the paper will in future only publish opinion pieces that support personal liberties.

We examine the success of the Japanese pocket-monster cartoon franchise, Pokeman. It has become popular around the world over the last 29 years, and we hear from its boss.

The FBI has accused North Korea of stealing $1.5bn worth of the cryptocurrency Ethereum.

In the US, President Trump has threatened a 25% tariff on EU imports. What do European exporters thing?

And in Africa, entrepreneurs from across the continent are meeting for the Africa Business Convention. Gideon Long speaks to one of the business owners attending.

The US president Donald Trump said his administration would soon announce a 25% tariff on imports from the EU. Who will win in this trade war?

We look at Nvidia's first earnings report since shock debut of Chinese AI DeepSeek.

We find out why Russian cinemas are looking forward to start negotiations with Hollywood studios.

And how the Maha Kumbh Mela affecting Indian economy?

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BP plans to raise oil and gas spending to $10billion a year and cut its renewable energy investments. We hear from Nick Butler, BP's former head of strategy.

In Hong Kong, the city's budget has been announced including their plan to cut 10,000 job cuts.

And Gideon Long speaks to South Africa's Citrus Growers Association about the G20 meeting in Cape Town.

Ukrainian officials say a deal has been reached between Kyiv and Washington on the joint exploitation of Ukraine's mineral resources. What will happen next?

Also, we look at a growing trend - the cutback aid programs across the globe - how will it affect African countries?

And will tech giant Apple change its diversity practices?

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Singapore's biggest bank says it expects to cut 4,000 roles over the next three years because of AI. DBS bank expects AI to take on more roles carried out by humans.

In Bahrain, the international ratings agency Fitch has downgraded its outlook for the country to "negative".

And Gideon Long hears about how Pakistan and Bangladesh have started direct government-to-government trade. He speaks to the Chairman of Pakistan's Rice Exporters Association.

Could we see a deal this week between Ukraine and the US on Ukraine's valuable mineral deposits?

President Trump says it's very close and he is expecting President Zelensky to sign it in Washington in the coming days.

But what would such a deal involve? And how much are the minerals really worth?

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The man set to lead Germany, is facing challenges at a pivotal moment for Europe's largest economy. He's already expressed concern about relations between Europe and the US.

The European Union has hit Russia with more sanctions today.

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Apple is removing its highest level data security tool from customers in the UK. So does that mean for iPhone users? We hear from a cyber security expert.

Germany's once mighty motor industry is losing momentum, as high costs, low demand and competition from Chinese firms take a heavy toll on company profits.

And are soap operas dead? This is following the news that 'Neighbours' will come to an end this year.

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