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China to sue US over Trump’s new tariffs

The US president has placed restrictions on Chinese goods in what he said was retaliation for failing to stem the flow of migrants and drugs into America

By Editors Desk

February 2, 2025

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US suspends aid to Ukraine – Politico

The administration of President Donald Trump has reportedly frozen assistance grants as part of a broader foreign policy audit.

By Editors Desk

January 25, 2025

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'Shocked gasps' at Donald Trump's new threat

Donald Trump has made a new threat during a major international business event which it’s reported led to “shocked gasps” in the room.

By Benedict Brook

January 23, 2025

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Trump Says He Will Impose 10% Tariffs on Chinese Imports on Feb. 1

The president said the planned duties were a response to China’s failure to curb fentanyl exports.

By Editors Desk

January 21, 2025

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Ski resort fire kills 10 in sickening scenes

Part of the resort backs onto a cliff, making it harder for firefighters to tackle the blaze

By Editors Desk

January 21, 2025

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The key to understanding Putin? He knows he will outlast Western leaders

This year, Russian leader celebrates 25 years in office

By Editors Desk

January 18, 2025

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Africa’s most populous country becomes BRICS partner

Nigeria has officially joined the economic bloc as its ninth “partner state,” Brazil has announced

By Editors Desk

January 17, 2025

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Elon Musk is on a tear as he shakes up politics in Europe. What's his endgame?

Tesla CEO has smeared Britain’s prime minister and has other European leaders in his sights

By Chris Brown

January 8, 2025

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As Covid lab leak suspicion lingers, WHO urges China to share virus origin data

The source of the coronavirus, which is estimated to have killed 7 million people, has been a controversial mystery for years.

By Mari Eccles

January 2, 2025

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Syria's de facto leader Sharaa meets Ukrainian foreign minister in Damascus

Ahmed al-Sharaa, Syria's new leader and head of the Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) rebel group, hosted a Ukrainian delegation led by Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha on Monday. The meeting is an effort to rebuild relations between the two countries after the ouster of president Bashar al-Assad, who was a close ally of Russia. 

By Editors Desk

December 30, 2024

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Asian country accepts BRICS invitation

Thailand has confirmed its readiness to become a partner state, local media has reported

By Editors Desk

December 26, 2024

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King met Chinese financier deemed security risk by Nato ally

Charles explored making a deal with Kenny Song, a Beijing-based businessman with links to state-owned companies

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Trump-Putin relations enter a new chapter and the world is at stake

Putin wants a sit-down with Trump as equals in which they divide the world into spheres of influence.

 

 

By Editors Desk

December 20, 2024

World

UK in 'diplomatic contact' with Syrian rebels, says Lammy

 

The foreign secretary's remarks come as the government announced £50m of humanitarian aid for Syria.

By Malu Cursino BBC News

December 15, 2024

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