3 h. ago Reported Amazon plan to list tariff costs ‘hostile and political act’: Trump White House

The press secretary’s complaint comes while promoting US President Donald Trump’s tariff programme on administration’s 100th day.

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3 h. ago Amazon scraps plan to list tariff costs after Trump official calls it ‘hostile, political act’

E-commerce giant says plan ‘never approved’ following White House complaint; Senate confirms David Perdue as US ambassador to China.

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5 h. ago Amazon plans to display Trump tariff costs. White House calls it ‘hostile, political act’

Amazon’s decision angered the White House, which asked why the e-commerce site did not act similarly when inflation rose under former president Joe Biden.

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5 h. ago Lunchtime fire at restaurant leaves 22 dead, 3 injured in northeast China

President Xi Jinping calls disaster ‘sobering lesson’, urges tighter safety measures as officials investigate cause of blaze, detain restaurant operator.

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6 h. ago Trade war: China calls Boeing ‘victim’ of Trump tariff policy as jets return to US

US aircraft manufacturer receives implicit olive branch from China’s Ministry of Commerce as spokesperson laments severing of normal business ties.

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6 h. ago China calls Boeing ‘victim’ of White House tariff policy as jets return to US

China calls Boeing ‘victim’ of White House tariff policy as jets return to US  South China Morning Post

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7 h. ago Chinese Carmaker BAIC Blames “BEIJING” Emblem for Poor Sales in Indonesia

Chinese Carmaker BAIC Blames “BEIJING” Emblem for Poor Sales in Indonesia  Jakarta Globe

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8 h. ago Indonesia’s free meal scheme faces calls for stronger food safety standards

Several food poisoning incidents have led to calls for food suppliers involved in the free meals programme to undergo proper training.

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9 h. ago Taiwan influencer slammed for wasting food after vacuuming fried egg in advert

Fashion, cosmetics and product-selling blogger forced to make online apology after ‘pepper-spilling’ fried egg stunt.

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13 h. ago Pakistan says it shot down an Indian drone along Kashmir border amid escalating tensions

Pakistan state media reported the military had shot down an Indian “quadcopter”, calling it a violation of its airspace. There was no comment from New Delhi.

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13 h. ago Beijing Denies Trump's Claims Of Trade Talks Yet Again: No Calls With Xi Or Tariff Consultations So Far

Beijing Denies Trump's Claims Of Trade Talks Yet Again: No Calls With Xi Or Tariff Consultations So Far  MSN

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14 h. ago Nepal to demand experience for Everest climbers in new safety push

Aspiring to conquer the world’s highest peak? Nepal says not so fast – you’ll need a 7,000-metre climb in the country under your belt first.

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15 h. ago Asia needs new trade partners, stronger markets to survive US tariffs: ADB chief

The head of the Asian Development Bank warns that reliance on exports leaves the region vulnerable to Washington’s high-tariff strategy.

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22 h. ago China's Xi Jinping 'sends message' to country's technology companies as DeepSeek called 'profound threat'

China's Xi Jinping 'sends message' to country's technology companies as DeepSeek called 'profound threat'  Times of India

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24 h. ago Trump’s China tariff deal narrative busted by China? Beijing openly rejects US’ Xi phone call claim

Trump’s China tariff deal narrative busted by China? Beijing openly rejects US’ Xi phone call claim  Hindustan Times

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29 h. ago China’s food, energy supplies secure without US imports, official says

Beijing says it has self-sufficiency in staple crops and energy, and enough alternative import sources to offset even a total loss of US goods.

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31 h. ago China rejects Trump claims of tariff phone call with Xi Jinping

China rejects Trump claims of tariff phone call with Xi Jinping  South China Morning Post

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35 h. ago Maldives aligns with Malaysia in call for ‘legitimate’ Palestinian state amid Gaza tensions

The Maldives reiterated call for a Palestinian state comes two weeks after the island nation implemented an entry ban on Israeli passport holders.

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35 h. ago China again rejects Trump claims of Xi Jinping tariff phone call

China and US ‘have not engaged in consultations or negotiations regarding tariff issues,’ foreign ministry says, as Beijing keeps up denials.

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35 h. ago China's foreign ministry says Xi and Trump did not have a call recently

China's foreign ministry says Xi and Trump did not have a call recently  Reuters

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