11 h. ago Marco Rubio says US committed to Nato but tells allies to spend more

Trump has demanded Nato more than double its current spending target to five per cent of GDP – more than any, including the US, spend now.

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13 h. ago Russia, China target SpaceX’s Starlink in escalating space electronic warfare

Russia, China target SpaceX’s Starlink in escalating space electronic warfare  SpaceNews

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16 h. ago Sinophobia among Philippine officials? China’s travel advisory spurs reflection

The advisory comes after incidents of harassment of Chinese citizens and a series of espionage and online gaming crackdowns by Manila.

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22 h. ago China builds cosmic early warning net after solar fury blinds long

China builds cosmic early warning net after solar fury blinds long-range radar  South China Morning Post

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22 h. ago De minimis shipping from China ending in May, other countries at risk

De minimis shipping from China ending in May, other countries at risk  Supply Chain Dive

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26 h. ago Trump announces 34% reciprocal tariffs on Chinese imports as part of ‘Liberation Day’ package

The tariffs, President Donald Trump says, will correct years of ‘unfair’ trade during which other countries had been ‘ripping off’ the US.

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26 h. ago Trump imposes 34% reciprocal tariffs on Chinese imports as part of ‘Liberation Day’ package

The tariffs, President Donald Trump says, will correct years of ‘unfair’ trade during which other countries had been ‘ripping off’ the US.

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26 h. ago China vows to retaliate after ‘bullying’ US imposes 34% reciprocal tariffs

The ‘Liberation Day’ package will correct years of ‘unfair’ trade and other countries ‘ripping off’ the US, said Donald Trump.

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31 h. ago Trump’s China tariffs will total 54%. Here’s what he’s charging other countries.

Trump’s China tariffs will total 54%. Here’s what he’s charging other countries.  MarketWatch

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41 h. ago Why China needs ‘as many friends as possible’ to prevail in US rivalry

Chinese international relations expert urges Beijing to partner with other countries as Donald Trump’s policy moves upend global order.

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41 h. ago European travellers shun US as ‘unknown territory’ as tourist detentions create ‘bad buzz’

Hotel group sees big fall in bookings from Europe, and CEO cites ‘anxiety to go into an unknown territory’ with tourists detained at borders.

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41 h. ago Trump’s auto tariffs may raise consumer prices, cut demand and hit job growth, Magna says

Ontario-based Magna employs 170,000 employees in 28 countries, including 59 facilities in the United States, 50 in Canada, 33 in Mexico and 69 in China.

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42 h. ago US sends second aircraft carrier to Middle East as Iran tensions rise

The Carl Vinson will join the Harry S. Truman as US forces hammer Yemen’s Houthi rebels with near-daily air strikes.

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43 h. ago China’s Efforts to Curb Solar Glut Show Limited Impact, CEA Says

China’s Efforts to Curb Solar Glut Show Limited Impact, CEA Says  Bloomberg.com

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47 h. ago Why Trump is going full steam ahead to keep China’s shipbuilding in dry dock

US policies to curb China’s perceived influence on global shipping and shipbuilding are facing pushback – but Trump seems unlikely to let up.

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48 h. ago Russian, Chinese foreign ministers discuss Iran's nuclear program and Korea, Russia says

Russian, Chinese foreign ministers discuss Iran's nuclear program and Korea, Russia says  Reuters

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52 h. ago China targets Taiwan’s president with military drills, calls him ‘parasite’

China targets Taiwan’s president with military drills, calls him ‘parasite’  The Washington Post

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55 h. ago US sanctions entities in Iran, China, UAE, for assisting Tehran with weapons procurement

US sanctions entities in Iran, China, UAE, for assisting Tehran with weapons procurement  The Times of Israel

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59 h. ago India’s early moves to shield from Trump’s global tariffs may pay off

The US may not target India as yet under its global reciprocal tariffs given New Delhi’s moves to slash import duties, analysts say.

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60 h. ago Volcano erupts near Iceland’s Blue Lagoon, triggering evacuations

Evacuations are under way as seismic activity continues, but air travel remains unaffected.

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