Australia rules out reciprocal move on US after Trump proceeds with steel tariffs
Anthony Albanese calls Trump’s decision ‘entirely unjustified’ and says it is ‘not a friendly act’
Day: March 12, 2025
The Future of Vietnam’s Strategic and Comprehensive Strategic Partnerships
The past three years have seen a significant expansion in Vietnam’s relations with its major regional and global partners.
Son of Hong Kong ex-publisher Jimmy Lai says 77-year-old could die in jail and calls for his release
The son of prominent Hong Kong former publisher Jimmy Lai, who is facing possible life imprisonment in the Chinese city, has called for his father’s release in a high-profile national security case.
A look at UK fintechs Revolut and Monzo’s push to expand in the US, where they face steep challenges in a complex regulatory environment and strong competition (Akila Quinio/Financial Times)
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A look at UK fintechs Revolut and Monzo’s push to expand in the US, where they face steep challenges in a complex regulatory environment and strong competition — Revolut and Monzo face steep challenge…
Trump’s global trade war escalates as he slaps 25% tax on imports
In an escalation of his America First agenda US President Donald Trump has sparked jitters by imposing hefty tariffs on steel and aluminium imports, igniting fears of an all-out global trade war.
The EU says its countermeasures to Trump’s tariffs will go into effect from April 1
The European Union has announced its own countermeasures, saying they will enter into force from April 1, after the Trump administration officially increased tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports to 25%.
Chinese Warships Circle Australia and Leave It Feeling ‘Near Naked’
The unusual deployment by three navy ships over the past month has prompted a debate in Australia about its aging fleet and reliance on the United States.
US envoy to visit Moscow amid ceasefire talks – as it happened
This blog is closedTrump hints at financial repercussions if Russia rejects Ukraine ceasefireFrench European Affairs minister, Benjamin Haddad, said the European Union could go further in its response to US tariffs, though a trade war was in no-one’s i…
‘Do whatever the hell you want’: Iran President to Trump
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has sharply rebuked the administration of President Donald Trump over “Maximum Pressure” campaign, declaring that Iran is not Ukraine and it will not negotiate with the United States under threats or coercion.
Deadly Pakistan train hijack: What happened, and what’s next? – Al Jazeera English
Deadly Pakistan train hijack: What happened, and what’s next? Al Jazeera EnglishMore than 150 hostages rescued as Pakistan’s military battles militants who stormed passenger train CNNPakistan train hijack: 155 passengers rescued, …