2 h. ago Hitched to Trump’s tariff roller coaster, anxious Asean ministers meet in Malaysia

Helter-skelter wielding of levies has baffled Southeast Asian exporters and left their leaders in a spin.

Politics

10 h. ago King Charles and Queen Camilla meet Pope Francis in surprise visit

The pontiff, 88, is convalescing at home after a hospital stay, and a planned audience with the UK royal couple was earlier postponed.

Politics

12 h. ago Man detained in Sweden on suspicion of spying on Uygurs for China

Beijing has denied accusations from rights organisations about abuses against the ethnic minority group in Xinjiang.

Politics

14 h. ago Zelenskyy Targets Beijing After Chinese Fighters Captured In Ukraine

Zelenskyy Targets Beijing After Chinese Fighters Captured In Ukraine  Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty

Events

15 h. ago China announces 84% tariffs on US goods in showdown with Trump. Europe also hits back

China announces 84% tariffs on US goods in showdown with Trump. Europe also hits back  CNN

Politics

17 h. ago TikTok Shop flags US risks, promotes EU market as Trump triples tariffs on small parcels

TikTok Shop has increased efforts to recruit cross-border merchants for European markets, including Spain, Germany, Italy and France.

Economics

17 h. ago Germany’s Merz gets coalition deal, eyes reviving growth as global trade war looms

Merz, who called the US an unreliable ally, has already vowed to build up defence spending as Europe faces a hostile Russia.

Events

22 h. ago Trump’s ‘awful’ tariffs leave Italy’s luxury furniture sector scrambling to cushion blow

‘I will lose a lot of my clients. I think the tariffs are going to be enormously awful for trade,’ an interior designer says.

Politics

23 h. ago Hong Kong to impose new pricing model for HK$2 transport scheme in April 2026

Minister says authorities to implement part of revised scheme five months ahead of schedule, helping government to save HK$260 million.

Politics

23 h. ago Hong Kong to adjust HK$2 transport subsidy scheme starting in April 2026

Minister says authorities to implement part of revised scheme five months ahead of schedule, helping government to save HK$260 million.

Politics

24 h. ago Europe’s first Universal theme park to be built in UK. Harry Potter fans can rejoice

UK fans of Harry Potter, Shrek and the Minions are in for a treat. Universal’s first European theme park will be built north of London.

Politics

26 h. ago First encounter: Chinese AI meets quantum power and gets smarter, faster

Hefei team use China’s superconducting quantum computer Origin Wukong to fine-tune a large language model, researcher says.

Politics

36 h. ago Wall Street climbs as European markets close higher on trade deal hopes – business live

Wall Street climbs as European markets close higher on trade deal hopes – business live  The Guardian

Economics

41 h. ago Zelensky says Ukraine captured 2 Chinese nationals fighting for Russia

Zelensky says he has ordered officials to obtain an explanation from China regarding its soldiers fighting in Ukraine.

Politics

41 h. ago Ukraine war: 2 Chinese nationals captured fighting for Russia, Zelensky says

Zelensky says he has ordered officials to obtain an explanation from China regarding its soldiers fighting in Ukraine.

Events

41 h. ago Ukraine captured 2 Chinese nationals fighting for Russia, Zelensky says

President Zelensky says Kyiv will demand an explanation from Beijing and a reaction from its allies, including the US and Europe.

Politics

42 h. ago China was home to Neanderthals, not just Europe or Middle East, Stone Age find suggests

Artefacts unearthed in Yunnan province display key features of toolmaking technology associated with Neanderthals much further west.

Politics

43 h. ago Trump tariffs live: China will ‘fight to the end’; Europe, Asia markets up

Trump tariffs live: China will ‘fight to the end’; Europe, Asia markets up  Al Jazeera

Politics

45 h. ago Trump tariffs live updates: European markets higher after days of losses as China vows to fight Trump tariffs

Trump tariffs live updates: European markets higher after days of losses as China vows to fight Trump tariffs  BBC

Economics

46 h. ago Porsche Q1 deliveries fall 8% on weaker demand in China and Europe

Porsche Q1 deliveries fall 8% on weaker demand in China and Europe  Reuters

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