China strikes back at Trump with own tariffs, export curbs

Trump's global tariffs hurt China with 'all-round blockade'

Trump's global tariffs hurt China with 'all-round blockade'
China urges US to immediately lift tariffs, vows retaliation

China urges US to immediately lift tariffs, vows retaliation
Two senior Chinese Communist Party officials swap jobs in 'unprecedented' move

Two senior Chinese Communist Party officials swap jobs in 'unprecedented' move
Trump's tariffs stoke global trade war as China, EU hit back

Trump's tariffs stoke global trade war as China, EU hit back
Xi says China and India should strengthen ties in 'Dragon-Elephant tango'

Xi says China and India should strengthen ties in 'Dragon-Elephant tango'
White House says Trump will go ahead with tariffs as nervous world awaits trade war

White House says Trump will go ahead with tariffs as nervous world awaits trade war
UK expects to be hit by US tariffs this week, PM's spokesman says

UK expects to be hit by US tariffs this week, PM's spokesman says
China's Xi urges global CEOs to protect trade as Trump tariffs loom

China's Xi urges global CEOs to protect trade as Trump tariffs loom
Thai cabinet approves draft law for casinos, with limits for local gamblers

Thai cabinet approves draft law for casinos, with limits for local gamblers
China, France to hold high-level strategic and economic dialogues this year

China, France to hold high-level strategic and economic dialogues this year
China's vice premier raises 'solemn concerns' over tariffs in talks with US trade chief

China's vice premier raises 'solemn concerns' over tariffs in talks with US trade chief
UK's Reeves announces budget update to parliament

UK's Reeves announces budget update to parliament
Israel parliament approves budget as hostage families protest in chamber

Israel parliament approves budget as hostage families protest in chamber
EU approval among its citizens hits record high as security fears grow, poll shows

EU approval among its citizens hits record high as security fears grow, poll shows
Analysis-Trump policy swerves spur Europe into action, but any 'Europhoria' may be premature

Analysis-Trump policy swerves spur Europe into action, but any 'Europhoria' may be premature
Re-election pledges to tip Australian budget back into red

Re-election pledges to tip Australian budget back into red
Israel panel approves 2025 budget, set for final vote in parliament by end-March

Israel panel approves 2025 budget, set for final vote in parliament by end-March
Chinese premier warns of 'rising instability' at key business forum

Chinese premier warns of 'rising instability' at key business forum
Some European officials weigh if they can rely on Fed for dollars under Trump

Some European officials weigh if they can rely on Fed for dollars under Trump
German borrowing bonanza clears final hurdle

German borrowing bonanza clears final hurdle
UK PM Starmer: We must be ready to react quickly if Ukraine peace deal struck

UK PM Starmer: We must be ready to react quickly if Ukraine peace deal struck
UK's Starmer says military talks focus on details for Ukraine support

UK's Starmer says military talks focus on details for Ukraine support
Argentina IMF loan plan gets Congress' approval, paving way for deal

Argentina IMF loan plan gets Congress' approval, paving way for deal
Slovak PM Fico rebuilds parliamentary majority, shoring up government

Slovak PM Fico rebuilds parliamentary majority, shoring up government
Canada's population grew at slowest pace since pandemic in fourth quarter

Canada's population grew at slowest pace since pandemic in fourth quarter
Italy's Meloni cautions EU on US trade war, won't send troops to Ukraine

Italy's Meloni cautions EU on US trade war, won't send troops to Ukraine
Indonesia finance minister denies resignation rumours amid stocks plunge

Indonesia finance minister denies resignation rumours amid stocks plunge
Thailand delegation headed to China to inspect returned Uyghurs
Thailand delegation headed to China to inspect returned Uyghurs
German parliament approves Merz's spending surge as allies cheer

German parliament approves Merz's spending surge as allies cheer
Israeli war spending in Gaza, Lebanon tops $30 billion in 2024 -Finance Ministry

Israeli war spending in Gaza, Lebanon tops $30 billion in 2024 -Finance Ministry
UK says a 'significant number' of nations ready to provide troops for Ukraine peace

UK says a 'significant number' of nations ready to provide troops for Ukraine peace
Hungary's Orban launches food price controls as inflation rebounds

Hungary's Orban launches food price controls as inflation rebounds
Foreign CEOs to flock to China for key summit, Xi meeting, sources say

Foreign CEOs to flock to China for key summit, Xi meeting, sources say
Kenya seeks new IMF deal after abandoning latest review

Kenya seeks new IMF deal after abandoning latest review
OECD warns of tariff drag on growth as Trump vows to press on with levies

OECD warns of tariff drag on growth as Trump vows to press on with levies
French PM opposes calls to go back to 62 as retirement age

French PM opposes calls to go back to 62 as retirement age
France's Macron to host Canada's Carney in Paris on Monday

France's Macron to host Canada's Carney in Paris on Monday
Chinese training fighter jet pilot parachutes to safety after crash, PLA Navy says
Chinese training fighter jet pilot parachutes to safety after crash, PLA Navy says
'What more do you want?' Merz pleads with lawmakers on German debt plan

'What more do you want?' Merz pleads with lawmakers on German debt plan
UK revokes Russian diplomat's accreditation in retaliation for Moscow expulsions

UK revokes Russian diplomat's accreditation in retaliation for Moscow expulsions
China's top lawmaker meets journalists after missing key parliament session

China's top lawmaker meets journalists after missing key parliament session
Romanian election mired in uncertainty after far-right Georgescu banned

Romanian election mired in uncertainty after far-right Georgescu banned
Argentina leads Brazil 11–5 in Ballon d'Or titles as Messi dominates South American football

Argentina leads Brazil 11–5 in Ballon d'Or titles as Messi dominates South American football
Eurovision Asia 2026: 11 countries confirmed as Bangkok prepares for historic first contest

Eurovision Asia 2026: 11 countries confirmed as Bangkok prepares for historic first contest
Ben-Gvir accuses Arab parties of election fraud as Qatar denies involvement

Ben-Gvir accuses Arab parties of election fraud as Qatar denies involvement
Bolivia’s ‘Doctor Cockerel’ has waited outside a hospital for eight years

Bolivia’s ‘Doctor Cockerel’ has waited outside a hospital for eight years
Keiko Fujimori turns to Bukele's prison model as Peru battles organised crime

Keiko Fujimori turns to Bukele's prison model as Peru battles organised crime
‘The people have decided’ - Protesters pressure Eisenkot to join Arab parties against Netanyahu

‘The people have decided’ - Protesters pressure Eisenkot to join Arab parties against Netanyahu
Migrants attempt dangerous Channel crossings from new French departure points

Migrants attempt dangerous Channel crossings from new French departure points
Venezuela's Machado pushes for 2027 presidential election after return

Venezuela's Machado pushes for 2027 presidential election after return
Netanyahu wins most seats but falls short of majority as secret election probe continues

Netanyahu wins most seats but falls short of majority as secret election probe continues
Israel election 2026: Netanyahu's bloc leads but falls short of parliamentary majority

Israel election 2026: Netanyahu's bloc leads but falls short of parliamentary majority
'No majority, no peace' - Police drag Tel Aviv protesters away amid election deadlock

'No majority, no peace' - Police drag Tel Aviv protesters away amid election deadlock
‘Netanyahu is sowing chaos’ - Bennett accuses Israeli PM of exploiting Qatar election interference claims

‘Netanyahu is sowing chaos’ - Bennett accuses Israeli PM of exploiting Qatar election interference claims
Niger accuses Chad of deadly drone strike with French backing

Niger accuses Chad of deadly drone strike with French backing
‘We refuse to be scapegoats’ - Chad rejects Niger's deadly drone strike accusations

‘We refuse to be scapegoats’ - Chad rejects Niger's deadly drone strike accusations
Indonesia deploys oxygen buses as wildfire haze worsens in Borneo

Indonesia deploys oxygen buses as wildfire haze worsens in Borneo
‘Lie of the century’ - China warns US over blacklisting of biotechnology firms

‘Lie of the century’ - China warns US over blacklisting of biotechnology firms
Mexico Roundup: Truckers demand Sheinbaum talks, US operations proposal rejected and trade deal remains unfinished

Mexico Roundup: Truckers demand Sheinbaum talks, US operations proposal rejected and trade deal remains unfinished
Why Spain and France's time zones do not match their geographical location

Why Spain and France's time zones do not match their geographical location
Wildfires in 2026: Russia, Brazil and Canada among countries with most land burned

Wildfires in 2026: Russia, Brazil and Canada among countries with most land burned
How Europe's time zones looked in 1938 before World War II changed the clocks

How Europe's time zones looked in 1938 before World War II changed the clocks
Brazil's Catholic population falls to 57% as evangelical Christianity expands

Brazil's Catholic population falls to 57% as evangelical Christianity expands
Flávio Bolsonaro arrives in Miami after leaving Brazil through Argentina and Ecuador

Flávio Bolsonaro arrives in Miami after leaving Brazil through Argentina and Ecuador
Costa Rica transfers first 123 inmates to new mega-prison

Costa Rica transfers first 123 inmates to new mega-prison
Trump calls Brazil election ‘terrible’ despite accepting Lula's victory

Trump calls Brazil election ‘terrible’ despite accepting Lula's victory
Israel election deadlocked as opposition declares vote against Netanyahu

Israel election deadlocked as opposition declares vote against Netanyahu
‘The bad one leaves, someone worse comes’ - Gaza Palestinians reject hopes of change after Israel election

‘The bad one leaves, someone worse comes’ - Gaza Palestinians reject hopes of change after Israel election
Countries strengthen crisis plans as Europe steps up disaster readiness

Countries strengthen crisis plans as Europe steps up disaster readiness
‘He who owes nothing, fears nothing’ - Lula slams Flavio Bolsonaro's exit to US

‘He who owes nothing, fears nothing’ - Lula slams Flavio Bolsonaro's exit to US
Brazil election 2026: Lula gains ground across nearly all municipalities in runoff victory

Brazil election 2026: Lula gains ground across nearly all municipalities in runoff victory
UN secretary-general race 2026: Rebeca Grynspan leads as veto threats block candidates

UN secretary-general race 2026: Rebeca Grynspan leads as veto threats block candidates