‘Economic bullying’: China hits out at US protectionism
China's foreign affairs spokesman says the US tariffs are "a typical act of unilateralism, protectionism and economic bullying".
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Trump threatens more China tariffs as markets plunge
Financial markets across the globe have posted a third day of losses as investors worried that steep US trade barriers could lead to a recession.
Ukraine seeks United Nations meeting on Russian strike
People in the central Ukrainian city of Kryvyi Rih have held vigils for 11 adults and nine children killed by a Russian missile last week.
Myanmar quake rescue bids wind down as death toll rises
Rescue efforts after a large earthquake in Myanmar are winding down, with officials saying at least 3600 people were killed.
Israeli army cites ‘threat’ in killing of aid workers
Israeli soldiers fired on emergency workers in the Gaza Strip "due to a perceived threat following a previous encounter in the area," the military says.
Tehran pushes back on Trump claim of US-Iran nuke talks
Donald Trump says the United States will hold direct talks with Iran about its nuclear program on the weekend, but Iran says the negotiations would be indirect.
Myanmar military fires at convoy delivering quake aid
Troops have shot at Chinese vehicles on an earthquake aid mission in Myanmar, as relief groups call on the junta to allow unfettered access to help survivors.
Trump to raise global trade tensions with new tariffs
After weeks of growing concern, President Donald Trump is set to announce his barrage of promised tariffs that could set the stage for a global trade war.
Russia, Ukraine trade blame on energy truce breaches
Russian and Ukrainian forces have accused each other of attacks on energy facilities, providing the United States with reports of alleged violations.
New Israeli corridor to divide Gaza Strip: Netanyahu
Israel plans to establish another security corridor that divides the Gaza Strip, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says.
Amazon, OnlyFans founder make bids for TikTok: reports
Amazon has reportedly put in a late bid to purchase short video app TikTok from Chinese owner ByteDance while Zoop says it is also in the running.
Trump’s sweeping tariffs stoke a global trade war
US President Donald Trump's across-the-board tariffs have provoked threats of retaliation and sparked fears about their impact on the global economy.
South Korea court to rule on President Yoon impeachment
A South Korean court will deliver its decision at the end of the week as to whether to reinstate President Yoon Suk Yeol or remove him permanently.
Far right calls on France to rally against Le Pen’s ban
Marine Le Pen's party has called for protests across France after the far-right leader of was convicted embezzlement and barred her from seeking public office.
Israel to capture swathes of Gaza as operation widens
Israel's military operation in the Gaza Strip is expanding to seize "large areas", the defence minister says, accompanied by mass evacuations in the enclave.
Oliver Stone calls for reinvestigation of JFK’s killing
Director Oliver Stone has called on the US Congress to reinvestigate the 1963 assassination of President John F Kennedy.
Russia can’t yet accept US proposals on Ukraine
Moscow and Washington have so far been unable to bridge differences on Ukraine, which Russian President Vladimir Putin raised more than two weeks ago.
Residents of Rafah in Gaza ordered to evacuate again
Residents of Rafah in the Gaza Strip have been told to evacuate, signalling Israel's military could be preparing for another major ground offensive.
Le Pen barred from running for office for five years
Marine Le Pen has been barred from running in France's 2027 presidential election after she was convicted in an embezzlement trial.
Kremlin seeks peace after Trump says he’s ‘pissed off’
US President Donald Trump said he was "pissed off" with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin, but that a peace deal was progressing.
Myanmar quake survivors left without food and shelter
Devastated communities in Myanmar are in dire need of basic necessities such as food and clean water after a powerful earthquake that killed over 2700 people.
France’s Le Pen to appeal graft conviction
French far-right leader Marine Le Pen says she is innocent and will be appealing a graft conviction that will stop her from running for president.
Palestinian medics’ bodies recovered from grave in Gaza
The bodies of eight Red Crescent medics and other Palestinian rescue workers had been "discarded in shallow graves - a profound violation of human dignity".
High-rise falls as powerful quake rocks Southeast Asia
A deadly 7.7 magnitude earthquake has hit Thailand and Myanmar, bringing down a high-rise in Bangkok and sparking emergency declarations in both countries.
Turkey releases lawyer of jailed Istanbul mayor
Turkish authorities have accused detained Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu's lawyer of "laundering assets derived from a criminal act".
Israel hits southern Beirut, first strikes since truce
Israel issued an evacuation order before striking a building in the southern suburbs of Beirut, its first since last November's truce with Lebanon.
Myanmar quake toll hits 1000 as rescue efforts mount
An international search for survivors is ramping up in Myanmar as the death toll from a powerful earthquake that rocked the country jumps past 1000.
Zelenskiy wary of US deal, says aid wasn’t loan
President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says it is too early to pass judgement on a revised minerals deal proposed by the US.
Trump open to deals on tariffs, hails Canada PM call
US President Donald Trump says he had an "extremely productive" first call with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, amid an ongoing trade war.
Finnish president’s golf diplomacy in surprise US visit
After talking about annexing Greenland, Donald Trump has played golf with the prime minister of Finland - the world's leading producer of icebreakers.
S’Korean inquiry finds adoption program rife with abuse
A South Korean commission has found the country violated its children's human rights by facilitating a foreign adoption program rife with fraud and abuse.