China fills US void at ASEAN Summit with push for trade multilateralism  ReutersChina presses for stronger economic, trade ties after Trump departs ASEAN summit  YahooChinese premier calls for openness, stronger alignment of develop…

Chancellor hints at tax and spend shift to cushion Budget  BBCReeves considers breaking manifesto pledge with income tax rise to fill £30bn gap  The GuardianTaxes must rise but taxes must be fair  The IndependentHeadroom Y…

President Trump arrived on Monday in Japan where new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is banking on building a friendly personal relationship with the U.S. leader to ease trade tensions.

U.S. President Donald Trump launched a whirlwind weeklong trip to Asia aimed at strengthening his position ahead of an expected meeting with Xi Jinping.

Asian stocks soar to record peak on trade deal optimism  ReutersTrump’s Asia trip: US and China agree to framework of a trade deal | CNN Politics  CNNTrump says he expects to reach trade deal with China as his Asia trip continues&nb…

‘I had to make up girlfriends while in the Navy due to gay ban’  BBCThe King visits Lichfield Cathedral and a new LGBTQ+ Memorial in Staffordshire  The Royal FamilyKing Charles unveils UK’s first LGBT armed forces memorial &nbs…

Office Hours: What’s the REAL reason Trump is going to war in the Caribbean?  Robert Reich | SubstackMAGA hero hands big win to Trump’s Latin America strategy  CNNOpinion | Trump is circling Maduro. This points to a dark history.&nb…