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China's exports start year slow as US trade war intensifies
China's exports grew slower than expected in the first two months of the year, official data showed Friday, as a deepening trade war with the United States piles on economic malaise.
Asian stocks, bitcoin down as trade uncertainty roils markets
Asian stocks tumbled at the open Friday following a tough day on Wall Street as uncertainty over US President Donald Trump's trade policies roiled markets and traders awaited key US jobs data.
China tariffs aimed at Trump fan base but leave wiggle room
China's retaliatory tariffs against US farm produce from corn to chicken are designed to hurt Donald Trump's voter base, but remain restrained enough to allow room for the adversaries to hash out a trade deal, analysts say.
Trump signs executive order establishing 'Strategic Bitcoin Reserve'
US President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday establishing a "Strategic Bitcoin Reserve," forcefully endorsing a currency once shunned as a tool for money launderers.
Australian casino firm scrambles for cash to survive
Troubled Australian casino operator Star Entertainment said Friday it is trying to sell its stake in a major resort to raise desperately needed cash.
US and European stocks gyrate on tariffs and growth
Wall Street stocks resumed their downward slide on Thursday amid uncertainty over US President Donald Trump's shifting trade policy, while European bourses advanced following an ECB interest rate cut.
Trump backs off Mexico, Canada tariffs after market blowback
US President Donald Trump on Thursday unveiled a temporary rollback to steep tariffs targeting Canada and Mexico, providing some reprieve to companies and consumers after sustained blowback on global markets.
California's Democratic governor says trans women in sports 'unfair'
California Governor Gavin Newsom expressed opposition Wednesday to transgender women competing in women's sports, becoming the highest profile Democrat to break from the party's stance on trans rights.
Drop in US border crossings goes deeper than Trump
President Donald Trump boasts he has brought illegal border crossings into the United States to record lows, but experts say the reasons for the drop go beyond his hardline anti-immigration stance.
Peru farmer confident ahead of German court battle with energy giant
A Peruvian farmer suing a German energy giant in a "David and Goliath" battle over climate change damage, says he has "full confidence" in the legal process in Germany.
European rocket successfully carries out first commercial mission
Europe's new rocket Ariane 6 successfully carried out its first commercial mission on Thursday, placing a French military satellite into orbit and confirming the continent's independent access to space.
Trump backs off Mexico tariffs while Canada tensions simmer
US President Donald Trump said Thursday that he was pausing sweeping tariffs recently imposed on Mexican imports after talks with Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum, while tensions with Canada continued to simmer amid strong blowback on world markets.
Europe's new rocket blasts off on first commercial mission
Europe's new heavy-lift rocket Ariane 6 blasted off on its first commercial mission Thursday, carrying with it the continent's hopes of bolstering its security and independent access to space.
US signals broader tariff reprieve for Canada, Mexico as trade gap grows
The United States hinted Thursday at an expanded reprieve for Canada and Mexico from President Donald Trump's steep tariffs, with a one-month pause for car imports potentially extended to all goods covered by a North American trade pact.
ECB chief warns of 'risks all over' as rates cut again
European Central Bank chief Christine Lagarde warned Thursday the eurozone faces "risks all over" amid US tariff threats and massive German spending plans, as policymakers cut rates again but signalled future monetary easing was in doubt.
US trade gap hits new record in January as tariff fears loomed
The US trade deficit surged to a new record in January, government data showed Thursday, as imports spiked while tariff worries flared in the month of President Donald Trump's inauguration.
ECB lowers rates again but hints more cuts in doubt
The European Central Bank cut interest rates again Thursday to boost the struggling eurozone but suggested easing could be nearing an end and warned of "rising uncertainty" amid massive German spending plans and US tariff threats.
World's sea ice cover hits record low in February
Global sea ice cover fell to a historic low in February when the world continued to experience exceptional heat and temperatures reached 11 degrees Celsius above average near the North Pole, Europe's climate monitor said on Thursday.
Philippines' Palawan approves 50-year ban on new mining permits
The local government in a resource-rich Philippine province has unanimously voted in favour of a 50-year ban on new mining permits, a decision its supporters said cannot be overridden by Manila.
Prosecutors demand Rubiales forced kiss trial be re-run
Prosecutors on Thursday requested that the trial of Spain's ex-football federation chief Luis Rubiales for his forced kiss on Jenni Hermoso be annulled and re-run, notably questioning the judge's impartiality.
European rocket aims for first commercial launch after delays
After several false starts, Europe's new rocket Ariane 6 is aiming to finally blast off on its first commercial mission Thursday, carrying with it the continent's hopes of bolstering its security and independent access to space.
Ukraine titanium mine hopes US deal will bring funds
In a barren, yellow-and-grey moonscape, heavy machinery grinds away at a titanium mine in the heart of Ukraine.
China vows to fight US trade war 'to the end'
China vowed to fight a trade war with the United States "to the end" on Thursday, as tariffs from Washington buffeted the global economy and threatened to hit Beijing's lagging growth.
7-Eleven owner seeks to fend off takeover with buyback, US IPO
The Japanese owner of 7-Eleven announced on Thursday a raft of new measures to fend off a takeover by a Canadian rival, including a huge share buyback and an IPO of its US unit.
Asian markets rally on US tariff reprieve, possible China stimulus
Asian stocks climbed on Thursday as investors welcomed US President Donald Trump's auto tariff delay and were expecting China to announce a large stimulus package.
Chinese economy faces rising international 'uncertainty', official says
China's economy is facing growing "uncertainty" in the international environment, as well as insufficient domestic demand, a top economic official said on Thursday.
Strikes hit Lufthansa profits, Olympics dent Air France
German airline giant Lufthansa said Thursday its 2024 profits dived during a turbulent year marked by strikes, rising costs and delays in aircraft deliveries, but vowed a turnaround plan will boost earnings this year.
Rohingya refugee food aid to be halved from next month: UN
Rations will be halved for around one million Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh from next month due to a lack of funds, the United Nations food agency has said.
Lufthansa 2024 profits dive amid strikes, rising costs
German airline giant Lufthansa said Thursday its 2024 profits dived during a turbulent year marked by strikes, rising costs and delayed aircraft deliveries, as a post-pandemic rebound petered out.
Asian markets rise on Trump auto tariff reprieve
Asian markets climbed on Thursday after US President Donald Trump announced a one-month tariff delay on auto imports from Mexico and Canada.
Debate over rates pause mounts as ECB set to cut again
Massive German spending pledges and uncertainty caused by US trade policy are fuelling expectations the European Central Bank could on Thursday signal that a pause in interest rate cuts is in sight, analysts said.
Tajik women speak out against government fashion advice
Women in Tajikistan are being advised by the government to dress more "Tajik-style" and not wear either revealing Western clothes or Islamic head coverings -- supposedly to reinforce national identity.