86 m. 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’.

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8 h. ago US and Israel look to Africa for resettling Palestinians uprooted from war

US and Israel explore resettling more than 2 million Palestinians in Sudan, Somalia and Somaliland.

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11 h. ago VOA Mandarin: China revises PLA regulations prioritizing war readiness

VOA Mandarin: China revises PLA regulations prioritizing war readiness  Voice of America

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11 h. ago China’s Economy Forecast to Show Resilience as Trade War Begins

China’s Economy Forecast to Show Resilience as Trade War Begins  Bloomberg

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17 h. ago Wall Street slides, S&P 500 in correction as Trump trade war escalates

The S&P 500 closed more than 10 per cent below its February 19 record, with the Nasdaq and Dow also tumbling.

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19 h. ago ‘EVIL EMPIRE SUMMIT’ SET FOR FRIDAY IN BEIJING: Chinese, Russian, Iranian leaders gathering to defy Trump, sharpen anti

‘EVIL EMPIRE SUMMIT’ SET FOR FRIDAY IN BEIJING: Chinese, Russian, Iranian leaders gathering to defy Trump, sharpen anti-US alliance  All Israel News

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19 h. ago WATCH VIDEO: ‘EVIL EMPIRE SUMMIT’ SET FOR FRIDAY IN BEIJING: Chinese, Russian, Iranian leaders gathering to defy Trump, sharpen anti

WATCH VIDEO: ‘EVIL EMPIRE SUMMIT’ SET FOR FRIDAY IN BEIJING: Chinese, Russian, Iranian leaders gathering to defy Trump, sharpen anti-US alliance  All Israel News

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24 h. ago Despite trade tension, China and US keep lines open on ‘issues of common concern’

US Treasury attaches discuss macroeconomy and China-US trade relations with experts at top government think tank in Beijing.

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25 h. ago Trump threatens tariffs on European wine and spirits in escalating trade war

Trump raised the ante a day after the European Commission said it will impose counter tariffs on €26 billion (US$28 billion) worth of US goods.

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25 h. ago Appeasing Russia and forcing Ukraine into a peace deal will breed chaos

It would embolden Putin, make Ukraine a breeding ground for mass migration, a weapons surge, even civil war – affecting Europe and beyond.

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27 h. ago China's Winks towards Europe amid Trump's Trade War: "Beijing Offers Opportunities, Not Threats"

China's Winks towards Europe amid Trump's Trade War: "Beijing Offers Opportunities, Not Threats"  MSN

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29 h. ago Trump’s trade war is giving Europe and China the nudge they need

While the tide has not fully turned in Europe and China’s favour, Trump’s recklessness is providing impetus for badly needed policy shifts.

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31 h. ago Mark Carney to be sworn in as Canada’s prime minister as trade war with US intensifies

Mark Carney is assuming power amid tensions with the US over trade and Trump’s fixation with annexing Canada.

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32 h. ago Trump might be willing to do a 'big trade deal' with China, veteran Singapore diplomat Mahbubani says

Trump might be willing to do a 'big trade deal' with China, veteran Singapore diplomat Mahbubani says  CNBC

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35 h. ago Trump criticises Ireland on trade during St Patrick’s Day visit

US president levelled accusations against Ireland and the European Union, despite diplomatic pleasantries.

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43 h. ago ICC takes Philippines’ Duterte into custody to face charges for drug war killings

The ex-president, 79, arrived at Rotterdam airport in the Netherlands and was transferred to a detention unit on the Dutch coast.

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43 h. ago Philippines’ Duterte says he is ‘responsible’ for drug war as ICC takes him into custody

The ex-president, who was transferred to a detention unit on the Dutch coast, told his supporters ‘I am OK, do not worry’.

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49 h. ago India, China urged to unite against US tariffs amid growing trade tensions

However, analysts question whether economic pragmatism can overcome deep-seated mistrust between the two Asian giants.

Economics

54 h. ago Philippines ramps up efforts to uncover alleged Chinese espionage, but can its laws catch up?

Officials have long called for an update to its World War II-era espionage law, which may not be sufficient to address modern threats.

Politics

54 h. ago Transatlantic trade war back on as EU and US alliance teeters on brink of collapse

EU trade chief urges US to join forces against Chinese overcapacity, rather than fighting each other.

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