15 h. ago US starts collecting Trump’s new 10% tariffs as global trade tensions escalate

Economists have warned that the tariffs could dampen growth and fuel inflation.

Politics

17 h. ago Japan rebuts criticism of its response to Myanmar earthquake rescue

A Japanese medical care unit arrived at the disaster site in Myanmar on Wednesday, four days after a Chinese team began its rescue work.

Events

19 h. ago In Myanmar, a heartless junta deepens earthquake despair with ‘collective punishment’

As quake survivors dig through the rubble for loved ones with their bare hands, the military bombs villages and seeks diplomatic openings.

Politics

24 h. ago Trump's trade wars deepen as China retaliates and markets fall. Here's what to know

Trump's trade wars deepen as China retaliates and markets fall. Here's what to know  Yahoo Finance

Politics

26 h. ago Trump says Vietnam willing to cut tariffs on US goods to ‘zero’ to reach deal

The US president says he spoke with Vietnamese leader To Lam, who is seeking to avoid punishing 46 per cent duties.

Politics

26 h. ago Trump’s ‘productive’ call with Vietnam’s leader To Lam could ease 46% tariffs, boost trade

The US president says he spoke with Vietnamese leader To Lam, who is seeking to avoid punishing 46 per cent duties.

Politics

27 h. ago Trump Tariffs Roundup: China says 'market has spoken' after $5 trillion wiped off Wall Street, US customs starts collecting

Trump Tariffs Roundup: China says 'market has spoken' after $5 trillion wiped off Wall Street, US customs starts collecting  Reuters

Economics

27 h. ago Stocks plunge for second day as Trump tariff turmoil deepens

Stocks plunge for second day as Trump tariff turmoil deepens  BBC

Politics

29 h. ago China hits back at Trump with 34% tariffs on US goods as global market rout deepens

China hits back at Trump with 34% tariffs on US goods as global market rout deepens  The Times of Israel

Politics

32 h. ago China retaliates against Trump's tariffs, deepening trade war

China retaliates against Trump's tariffs, deepening trade war  Axios

Politics

39 h. ago Trump tariffs live: China hits back with extra 34% tax on US goods, deepening market turmoil

Trump tariffs live: China hits back with extra 34% tax on US goods, deepening market turmoil  BBC

Economics

52 h. ago France’s Macron urges firms to halt US investments in ‘collective solidarity’

Macron also insisted that the EU shouldn’t be shy when responding to US tariffs.

Politics

59 h. ago Japan’s municipalities unready to deal with major earthquake: survey

The survey comes after Japan’s government estimated that up to 298,000 people could die from a megaquake along the Nankai Trough.

Politics

66 h. ago For a lasting healthcare fix, Hong Kong must look beyond the symptoms

Cutting healthcare subsidies without a big expansion of primary care investment risks deepening disparities.

Science

3 d. ago Myanmar earthquake: Ruling military announces temporary ceasefire

Myanmar earthquake: Ruling military announces temporary ceasefire  BBC

Events

3 d. ago Myanmar junta declares temporary ceasefire for quake relief as death toll tops 3,000

The truce, to show compassion for people affected by Friday’s 7.7 magnitude earthquake, will run until April 22.

Events

3 d. ago Hong Kong rescue team pulls survivor from rubble of Myanmar earthquake

Commander of the city’s search team said they “will grasp every opportunity, never give up, and do its best to find the remaining survivors”.

Events

3 d. ago China urges Myanmar to protect rescuers after military fires shots at aid convoy

Chinese earthquake relief team confirmed safe after Myanmar’s military admits to firing warning shots, causing rescuers to retreat.

Events

3 d. ago Tesla China Deliveries Slide 11% in March as Global Rout Deepens

Tesla China Deliveries Slide 11% in March as Global Rout Deepens  Bloomberg

Politics

3 d. ago ‘Earthquake drunk’ Thais given advice on how to deal with post

The syndrome, caused by an overstimulated nervous system, is more common among those with anxiety disorders and migraines, experts say.

Politics