83 m. ago Trump aid cuts strain response to health crises worldwide: WHO

Since taking office, President Trump has frozen foreign aid funding, moved to dismantle USAID, and announced plans to leave the WHO.

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2 h. ago We barely recycle any EV batteries, but it would make us far less dependent on China

We barely recycle any EV batteries, but it would make us far less dependent on China  The Hill

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3 h. ago ‘Surprising’ PLA helicopter joint sea drills signal evolving Taiwan strategy: experts

State media reports show Central Theatre Command 81st Group Army unit rehearsing complex naval coordination exercises.

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3 h. ago Vance meets Pope Francis amid row over Trump’s migrant plans

Vance’s motorcade was on Vatican territory for 17 minutes. The Vatican said there was an ‘exchange of opinions’ including current conflicts.

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3 h. ago China's US envoy calls for end to tariff war, warns Beijing ready to retaliate

China's US envoy calls for end to tariff war, warns Beijing ready to retaliate  Hindustan Times

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4 h. ago Opinion | China has a secret weapon in US trade war – the renminbi

Opinion | China has a secret weapon in US trade war – the renminbi  South China Morning Post

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5 h. ago Editorial cartoons for April 20, 2025: El Salvador prison, Trump vs. Harvard, China trade war

Editorial cartoons for April 20, 2025: El Salvador prison, Trump vs. Harvard, China trade war  Syracuse.com

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5 h. ago ‘Complacent’ US risks losing out to China in Global South tech race, report says

Washington risks ‘falling behind’ in the race to shape advanced technology if it does not engage with developing countries, report warns.

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6 h. ago Beijing ready to fight trade war if necessary: China’s US envoy

Beijing ready to fight trade war if necessary: China’s US envoy  PressTV

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6 h. ago Chinese ambassador warns US not to repeat tariff mistakes of the Great Depression era

American mistakes in the wake of the Wall Street Crash such as protectionist measures are ‘still fresh today’, Xie Feng warns.

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6 h. ago Chinese ambassador warns US not to repeat tariff mistakes of the past

Chinese ambassador warns US not to repeat tariff mistakes of the past  South China Morning Post

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6 h. ago Buddha tooth relic photo sparks Sri Lankan police investigation

Photography is prohibited during the viewing of the highly venerated relic, which went on display this month for the first time since 2009.

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7 h. ago China’s C909 passenger jet spreads wings with VietJet, after TransNusa, Lao Airlines

Vietnam becomes third Southeast Asian country to sign on the Comac-made aircraft, which will be operated on lease from Chengdu Airlines.

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7 h. ago China’s C909 jet expands reach as VietJet Air becomes third operator in region

China’s C909 jet expands reach as VietJet Air becomes third operator in region  South China Morning Post

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8 h. ago With African mining interests at stake, China wades into DRC

As M23 rebels cause havoc in the DRC, China has taken the unusual step to speak out. But experts say it isn’t a total policy departure.

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8 h. ago With African mining interests at stake, China wades into DR Congo

As M23 rebels cause havoc in the DR Congo, China has taken the unusual step to speak out. But experts say it isn’t a total policy departure.

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8 h. ago African mining interests at stake: China wades into DR Congo

African mining interests at stake: China wades into DR Congo-Rwanda conflict  South China Morning Post

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8 h. ago How should Hongkongers react to being dragged into Trump’s tariff war?

US tariffs are bound to damage the city’s economy, including through potential job losses and further price rises.

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8 h. ago Video: How China and the E.U. Are Reacting to Trump’s Tariffs

Video: How China and the E.U. Are Reacting to Trump’s Tariffs  The New York Times

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9 h. ago ‘Hong Kong could fall short of 2% growth forecast amid Trump tariffs’

Veteran banker George Leung also says local stock market may experience short-term fluctuations.

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