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India’s Modi Clinches Defence, Energy Deals In Sri Lanka
India secured defence and energy deals with neighbouring Sri Lanka on Saturday during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit, seen as a move to counter rival China's growing influence in...
Verstappen Snatches ‘Special’ Pole For Japan GP With Lap Record
Four-time world champion Max Verstappen smashed the track record to snatch pole position for Sunday's Japanese Grand Prix ahead of McLaren's Lando Norris, as Yuki Tsunoda qualified a lowly...
Cambodia Hails Opening Of Naval Base Renovated By China
Cambodia's leader Hun Manet said Saturday there was "nothing to hide" as he inaugurated a naval base renovated in recent years by China, after Washington had voiced concern over...
Myanmar Quake Death Toll Passes 3,300: State Media
The death toll from a major earthquake in Myanmar has risen above 3,300, state media said Saturday, as the United Nations aid chief made a renewed call for the...
India’s Modi In Sri Lanka For Defence And Energy Deals
Sri Lanka's leader rolled out the red carpet on Saturday for Prime Minister Narendra Modi, as Colombo balances ties with neighbouring giant India and its biggest lender, China.President Anura...
Fractious Republicans Seek Unity Over Trump Tax Cuts
US senators were set to vote Saturday on unlocking trillions of dollars for sweeping tax cuts promised by President Donald Trump, despite bitter infighting among the majority Republicans over...
America’s Passion For Tariffs Rarely Pays Off, Economists Warn
Long before Donald Trump's "Liberation Day" announcement, the United States had toyed with imposing high tariffs throughout its history, with inconclusive -- and sometimes catastrophic -- results."We have a...
Trump’s Global Tariff Takes Effect In Dramatic US Trade Shift
US President Donald Trump's widest-ranging tariffs to date took effect Saturday, in a move which could trigger retaliation and escalating trade tensions that could upset the global economy.A 10...
Vital European Defence Startups Still Facing Hurdles
Opportunities and investment have surged for European defence startups since Russia's invasion of Ukraine, industry players say, with shifts by governments and investors shaking up a sector long a...
US Soybeans, Energy: Who Is Hit By China’s Tariff Retaliation?
US agricultural exports, fuels and manufactured goods are set to take a hit from China's blanket retaliation against President Donald Trump's sharp tariffs, with both sets of measures due...
A TikTok Deal Was Within Trump’s Grasp. Then He Placed Tariffs on China
Donald Trump was reportedly just within reach of completing a TikTok deal. But that came to a halt after he placed tariffs on China. President Donald Trump was reportedly...
House Democrats Slammed for Supporting Tariffs ‘If Done Right’ As Market Plunges: ‘We’re Being Governed By Morons’
As markets reel from President Donald Trump's newly imposed tariffs, House Democrats are facing intense backlash after releasing a video backing tariffs — so long as they're "done right."The...