4 h. ago China to lift sanctions on EU lawmakers to unlock trade talks

China to lift sanctions on EU lawmakers to unlock trade talks  politico.eu

Politics

5 h. ago Trump hails tariffs – but list of achievements from his administration barely mentions them

In a 90-minute speech in Michigan, Trump justifies ‘China tariffs’ as an effort to curb ‘the greatest job theft in the world’.

Politics

9 h. ago China’s Shandong carrier makes rare show of force as US and Philippines hold joint drills

Aircraft carrier’s moves showcase China’s capacity for ‘rapid and frequent’ missions as it refines blue-water capabilities, analysts say.

Politics

9 h. ago Trump tariffs live updates: Automakers get reprieve as Bessent, Lutnick tout deal progress

Trump tariffs live updates: Automakers get reprieve as Bessent, Lutnick tout deal progress  Yahoo Finance

Politics

10 h. ago Ukraine’s Zelensky calls for fair peace with no ‘rewards’ for Putin

The president’s remarks come amid reports that the US wants Kyiv to cede Crimea to Russia as part of a deal to end the war.

Politics

13 h. ago Chief of major US port shares grim warning about Chinese shipments due to Trump tariffs

Chief of major US port shares grim warning about Chinese shipments due to Trump tariffs  New York Post

Events

15 h. ago The Beijing Xiangshan Forum Navigator Meeting 2025 Kicks Off

The Beijing Xiangshan Forum Navigator Meeting 2025 Kicks Off  China Military Online

Politics

25 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.

Events

26 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

Politics

27 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.

Economics

36 h. ago Israel’s domestic security chief to step down on June 15, defusing battle with Netanyahu

Netanyahu moved to fire Shin Bet’s Ronen Bar last month over ‘crisis of confidence’ surrounding Hamas’ attacks, sparking uproar in Israel.

Events

36 h. ago China insists no tariff talks underway with Trump and Xi or top aides, despite U.S. claims

China insists no tariff talks underway with Trump and Xi or top aides, despite U.S. claims  CNBC

Politics

38 h. ago US Treasury chief not concerned ‘at present’ about shops running out of items

Referring to Trump’s trade tariffs, particularly 145 per cent levy on goods from China, Scott Bessent said: ‘I think we’ll see replacements’.

Politics

38 h. ago US Treasury chief not worried about shops running out of items ‘at present’

Referring to Trump’s trade tariffs, particularly 145 per cent levy on goods from China, Scott Bessent said: ‘I think we’ll see replacements’.

Politics

42 h. ago China rejects Trump’s Xi trade talk claims, Chinese marriages drop: SCMP daily highlights

From Beijing dismissing Trump’s claims of trade war talks to rising military spending in East Asia, here’s a round-up from today’s coverage.

Politics

42 h. ago China rejects Trump talk claims, Chinese marriages drop: SCMP daily highlights

China rejects Trump talk claims, Chinese marriages drop: SCMP daily highlights  South China Morning Post

Politics

42 h. ago Bessent Says China Must Take Lead on Tariffs Talks, Hints at India Deal

Bessent Says China Must Take Lead on Tariffs Talks, Hints at India Deal  Barron's

Economics

42 h. ago Tariffs News Today: Bessent Says China Must Take Lead on Tariffs Talks

Tariffs News Today: Bessent Says China Must Take Lead on Tariffs Talks  Barron's

Politics

45 h. ago Iran rebuffs Israel’s demand for giving up nuclear programme in US talks

Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Israel’s ‘fantasy that it can dictate what Iran may or may not do is detached from reality’.

Politics

46 h. ago Beijing seizes disputed reef with troops raising flag near military base... before Filipino troops unfurl thei

Beijing seizes disputed reef with troops raising flag near military base... before Filipino troops unfurl thei  Daily Mail

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