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China pledges ‘countermeasures’ after Trump announces new 10% tariff
China’s Ministry of Commerce accuses Washington of 'shifting the blame and shirking responsibility' over opioid crisis.
Gaza war survivors mark another sombre Ramadan far from home
More than 1,400 Palestinians evacuated to Doha mark Ramadan away from Gaza, longing to reunite with their families.
Mapping Ukraine’s rare earth and critical minerals
Ukraine holds deposits of 22 out of 34 minerals the EU classifies as critical. Many are in parts controlled by Russia.
For Ukraine “bad deal worse than no deal”
Analyst James Nixey talks about how Ukraine “isn't getting enough back” in the deal on rare earth minerals with the US.
Canada’s Doug Ford wins Ontario election focused on Trump’s tariffs
Progressive Conservative Party wins third consecutive majority in vote dominated by trade tensions.
With $500B US investment, Apple pulling away from China, analysts say
Apple announced this week it would spend $500 billion in the U.S. over the next four years and create 20,000 jobs, signaling its pro-U.S. jobs and investment policy. U.S. President Donald Trump also announced he would double tariffs on China, where most Apple products are made. Michelle Quinn reports.
North Korea says it launched cruise missiles in message to ‘enemies’
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversaw missile drills this week in the Yellow Sea, state media reports.
Auto-enrol eligible pupils for free school meals, say MPs
Education select committee calls for change "without delay", warning that pupils who should be fed free are missing out.
Vietnam’s floating markets face uncertain future as life moves onshore
Cai Rang and other floating markets are in decline amid rapid economic development and improving infrastructure.
Five key takeaways as Donald Trump hosts UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer
Faced with criticisms of the UK's handling of free speech and trade, Starmer offered mild but indirect pushback.
Nakba survivors see echoes of the past in Trump’s calls for Gaza expulsion
Members of the Palestinian diaspora in the US say Trump’s proposal to depopulate Gaza is doomed to fail.
How is Israel violating the Gaza ceasefire deal?
Israel's refusal to withdraw from Gaza-Egypt border threatens crucial negotiations on the second phase of the ceasefire.
Putin ‘hopeful’ as Russia and US press on with diplomatic reset
Bilateral talks on embassy issues in Istanbul come as Trump positions himself as main broker in Ukraine peace deal.
Trump and Starmer on Ukraine ceasefire deal
US President Donald Trump and visiting UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer say that a ceasefire deal in Ukraine.
What is behind tougher European policies on immigration?
Centrist parties adopting harsher stance as far-right support rises.
Trump receives invite from King Charles for second state visit
US President Donald Trump received an invitation from King Charles for a second state visit.
Sudan facing ‘the abyss’ as mass starvation looms, UN warns
Rights chief Turk warns of ‘explosion into chaos’ unless action is taken to end war as famine strikes deeper.
Will PKK leader Ocalan’s call for group to dissolve end Turkiye conflict?
Abdullah Ocalan urges the PKK to disarm and dissolve, signalling a possible end to decades of conflict with Turkiye.
Israel releases Palestinian prisoners, sends negotiators to Cairo
Egypt says talks on second phase of Gaza ceasefire have begun as final batch of Palestinians released from detention.
Trump tariffs of 25% on Canada, Mexico set to kick in March 4
Trump said drugs, especially fentanyl, continued to pour into the US at 'very high' levels, justifying the tariffs.