17 h. ago Trump pushes Zelensky to put Ukraine power plants under US control

Suggestion was part of phone call in which Zelensky accepted Russia’s offer for a mutual pause in attacks on energy targets for 30 days.

Politics

3 d. ago After Vietnam, only China and Mexico have larger US trade deficits – and the US is peeved

Donald Trump’s trade officials are pushing Vietnam to open up its markets and improve its trade balance with the United States.

Politics

3 d. ago How Trump’s renewed pressure is pushing Japan to defend itself

With the US re-examining its commitments, Tokyo faces the dilemma of managing a shifting landscape without losing its strategic footing.

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5 d. 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

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9 d. ago Ukraine’s Zelensky arrives in Saudi Arabia to meet prince ahead of summit with US

If Ukraine and the US reach an understanding acceptable to Trump, that could accelerate his administration’s push to peace talks.

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9 d. ago Zelensky in Saudi Arabia as US voices hope for Ukraine peace talks

Tuesday’s crunch Ukraine-US talks will be the first between the two sides since White House blow-up.

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9 d. ago US stock market loses US$4 trillion in value as Trump pushes ahead on tariffs

S&P 500 down over 8 per cent from February 19 all-time high, as Tesla loses more than US$125 billion in value in one day.

Economics

9 d. ago US to assess Ukraine’s peace stance at crunch talks in Saudi Arabia

US and Ukrainian officials to meet for the first time since Zelensky’s disastrous White House visit last month.

Politics

1 week ago ‘Shameful’: Ukrainians in China react to Trump spat with Zelensky, want Beijing to do more

Ukrainians voice shock and sadness over the lack of respect shown to the leader of a nation at war, suggest ways China could help.

Politics

1 week ago Shameful, painful: Ukrainians in China react to Trump spat with Zelensky

Shameful, painful: Ukrainians in China react to Trump spat with Zelensky  South China Morning Post

Politics

1 week ago After Trump clash, Zelensky’s approval rating in Ukraine rises to 67%

The poll showed Ukrainians were rallying behind their president, at a time when Kyiv’s relationship with its biggest military backer is in crisis.

Politics

1 week ago Europe rallies behind Zelensky as US announces new talks with Ukraine

EU leaders also gave the green light to a US$860 billion plan to ‘re-arm Europe’ against the perceived threat from Russia.

Politics

2 w. ago Trump’s Tariffs Push Xi to Overhaul China’s Ailing Growth Model

Trump’s Tariffs Push Xi to Overhaul China’s Ailing Growth Model  Bloomberg

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2 w. ago China’s bigger diplomatic budget underlines global push, unlike Trump’s ‘America first’

Foreign policy budget proposal at ‘two sessions’ seen to signal China’s deep commitment to global ties even as it focuses on its economy.

Politics

2 w. ago In an arms race for tech and talent, China blitzes as the US retreats

Beijing’s latest R&D budget turbocharges a quest for science leadership in the 21st century, in contrast to Trump’s push to axe spending.

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2 w. ago Ukraine’s Zelensky calls Trump clash ‘regrettable’: ‘it’s time to make things right’

The leader’s remarks come hours after the White House announced a pause on US military aid to Ukraine.

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2 w. ago Ukraine’s Zelensky calls Trump clash regrettable: ‘time to make things right’

Ukrainian leader’s remarks came hours after the White House announced a pause on US military aid.

Politics

2 w. ago Why Trump’s war of words with Ukraine’s Zelensky has set off a storm in Taiwan

Dramatic Oval Office showdown prompts worries over whether US might similarly abandon Taiwan in case of a cross-strait crisis.

Events

2 w. ago Vance takes jab at Zelensky for ‘needling’ Trump during White House fracas

The US vice-president says the Ukrainian leader ‘showed a clear unwillingness to engage in the peace process’ pushed by Trump.

Politics

2 w. ago Trump pauses US military aid to Ukraine after clash with Zelensky

Aid being paused until Trump determines Ukraine is ‘contributing to a solution’ to war, US official says.

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