26 m. ago US asks Denmark for eggs as prices soar: How many can you send?

The request comes amid demands from Trump that Denmark hand over Greenland, as well as new tariffs on the EU and other countries.

Politics

95 m. ago Mark Carney sworn in as Canadian prime minister, now faces Trump

Carney, a former head of both the Bank of Canada and Bank of England, is the first Canadian PM without any serious political experience.

Politics

2 h. ago Trump says US had ‘very good’ talks with Putin, Ukraine war could end

Putin had used Thursday’s meeting with US envoy Steve Witkoff to convey ‘signals’ to Trump.

Politics

4 h. ago BMW's China problem isn't going away — and Trump's trade war may make things worse

BMW's China problem isn't going away — and Trump's trade war may make things worse  Business Insider

Politics

4 h. ago What Trump really wants is to be rid of a ‘loser war’ in Ukraine

Trump wants to revive US manufacturing, boost defence and see off the China threat. The last thing he wants is to inherit a ‘loser war’.

Politics

7 h. ago ‘Shameful’ Japanese tourists detained in China over Great Wall incident sparks outrage at home

Two Japanese tourists were detained in China after one exposed himself on the Great Wall, causing outrage in Japan and raising concerns about declining Japanese morals.

Society

7 h. ago ‘Shameful’ Japanese tourists detained in China over Great Wall prank, incident sparks outrage at home

Two Japanese tourists were detained in China after one exposed himself on the Great Wall, causing outrage in Japan and raising concerns about declining Japanese morals.

Society

7 h. ago China access for hundreds of US meat exporters in doubt as Trump 1.0 deal nears end

China access for hundreds of US meat exporters in doubt as Trump 1.0 deal nears end  Reuters.com

Politics

7 h. ago Iran Snubs Trump and Joins Russia and China in Nuclear Talks

Iran Snubs Trump and Joins Russia and China in Nuclear Talks  Newsweek

Politics

9 h. ago Trump’s remarks on North Korea could spark Seoul’s nuclear rethink

The comments have sparked fears the US might favour talks on nuclear arms reduction with North Korea instead of full denuclearisation.

Politics

9 h. ago Iran, China and Russia hold nuclear talks in Beijing amid Trump pressure

Iran, China and Russia hold nuclear talks in Beijing amid Trump pressure  The National

Events

9 h. ago Japan’s Tokyo to ‘revitalise’ nightlife with US$3.8 million jolt to lure visitors after dark

Initiatives include pop-up information offices, projection mapping displays, and subsidies for businesses, all designed to showcase Tokyo’s vibrant after-hours scene.

Economics

9 h. ago China, Russia and Iran issue joint call for end to ‘illegal’ nuclear sanctions on Tehran

Iran recently rejected Donald Trump’s proposal to restart talks about a nuclear deal that the US President withdrew from during his first term.

Events

10 h. ago China, Russia back Iran as Trump presses Tehran for nuclear talks

China, Russia back Iran as Trump presses Tehran for nuclear talks  Reuters

Politics

10 h. ago Trump's tariffs could push U.S. allies elsewhere — including China and India

Trump's tariffs could push U.S. allies elsewhere — including China and India  CNBC

Politics

11 h. ago Is Trump trying to pull Putin away from China – and can it work?

Is Trump trying to pull Putin away from China – and can it work?  Al Jazeera English

Politics

13 h. ago AIA posts record 2024 earnings as new business in Hong Kong, Southeast Asia surges

Hong Kong new sales rose 23 per cent to a record US$1.8 billion in 2024 as mainland Chinese bought more policies on their visits.

Politics

14 h. ago Why Asia should look for new renewable energy partners after US pull

Falling fossil-fuel prices may tempt some to switch back to old habits but that will prove a climate-change disaster.

Politics

17 h. ago Can Trump and China’s contrasting economic visions finally settle state vs market debate?

Beyond political and other concerns, the US and Chinese approaches to their economies have intellectual roots stretching back centuries.

Economics

18 h. ago G7 seeks unity as Trump’s tariffs and Ukraine stance weighs on ties

Tensions between the US and Canada, which is hosting the meeting, are also at an all-time low amid Trump’s musing about annexing the country.

Politics