US and China begin collecting port fees on each other’s vessels amid trade war
A return to an all-out trade war appeared imminent last week, after China announced a major expansion of its rare earths export controls
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Deadly landslides and flooding cut off 300 communities in Mexico
Mexico faces a severe crisis as torrential rains unleash devastating floods and landslides. Villages like Chapula are wiped out, leaving thousands stranded. Rescue efforts are underway, with soldiers and workers scrambling to reach cut-off towns. The g…
Madagascar’s military has taken control. Here’s what we know
The situation in Madagascar, an island in southern Africa off the coast of Mozambique, remains unstable. Here’s what we know so far.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,329
Here are the key events from day 1,329 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
Candace Owens: Australia’s high court backs minister’s decision to deny visa to US rightwinger
Home affairs minister’s 2024 decision to reject visa application for planned speaking tour on character grounds upheldFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAustralia’s high cour…
Renowned Indian-Origin US Defence Expert Ashley Tellis Arrested Over Secret Documents
Ashley J Tellis, a renowned foreign policy scholar and defence strategist of Indian origin, has been arrested and charged with unlawfully retaining classified national defence information, according to the US Attorney’s Office in Virginia.
‘No reasonable notice’: Judge blocks land transfer for Trump’s presidential library
A Florida judge has halted the transfer of prime Miami land for Donald Trump’s presidential library. The college board’s vote to gift the valuable property to the state was deemed unlawful due to insufficient public notice. Activists argued the vague a…
CNBC Daily Open: Trump has the last word on U.S. stocks
At its lowest, the S&P 500 fell as much as 1.5%, but traded positive for most of the day. Then Trump said he was considering “retribution” against China.
As Japan’s opposition circles around a unity bid, Takaichi’s route to power narrows
Sanae Takaichi, the woman poised to become the first prime minister of Japan, faces an increasingly tricky path to power.
Spotify’s deal to bring video podcasts to Netflix bars shows from airing in full on YouTube; Netflix won’t run ad breaks, but Spotify’s integrated ads remain (New York Times)
New York Times:
Spotify’s deal to bring video podcasts to Netflix bars shows from airing in full on YouTube; Netflix won’t run ad breaks, but Spotify’s integrated ads remain — Netflix will show video versions of 16 podcasts on sport…