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Trump signals China initiated planned trade meeting
Published on 08/05/2025
» WASHINGTON - US President Donald Trump on Wednesday suggested China initiated upcoming senior-level trade talks between the two countries and said he was not willing to cut US tariffs on Chinese goods to get Beijing to the negotiating table.
Pakistan warns will 'avenge' deaths from Indian strikes
AFP, Published on 08/05/2025
» MUZAFFARABAD (PAKISTAN) - Pakistan has warned it will "avenge" those killed by Indian air strikes that New Delhi said were in response to an attack in Kashmir, signalling an imminent escalation in the worst violence in decades between the nuclear-armed neighbours.
Ukraine, Russia trade attacks ahead of Moscow parade
AFP, Published on 07/05/2025
» KYIV - Russia and Ukraine traded a barrage of drone strikes overnight on Wednesday, in attacks that killed two in Kyiv and forced Moscow to shut major airports hours before a swathe of foreign leaders was to arrive.
Thai Airways, Asian airlines re-route, cancel flights due to India-Pakistan conflict
Reuters, Published on 07/05/2025
» Thai Airways International (THAI) on Wednesday said it would re-route flights with destinations to Europe and South Asia starting early on Wednesday morning due to the closure of Pakistani airspace and airports because of the conflict in South Asia.
India launches strikes on Pakistan as Islamabad vows retaliation
AFP, Published on 07/05/2025
» ISLAMABAD - India fired missiles at Pakistani territory early Wednesday in a major escalation of tensions between the nuclear-armed rivals, as Islamabad vowed retaliation.
Indian PM vows to stop waters key to rival Pakistan
AFP, Published on 07/05/2025
» NEW DELHI - Prime Minister Narendra Modi said Tuesday that water from India that once flowed across borders will be stopped, days after suspending a key water treaty with arch-rival Pakistan.
Israel pummels Yemen airport in reprisal against Huthis
AFP, Published on 06/05/2025
» SANAA - Israeli warplanes bombed the airport in Yemen's rebel-held capital Sanaa on Tuesday, the latest retaliation for a missile strike by the Iran-backed Huthis that targeted Israel's main airport.
Trump plans 100% levy on foreign films, deepening trade war
Published on 05/05/2025
» President Donald Trump announced on Sunday that he plans to impose a 100% tariff on films produced overseas, extending his restrictive trade policies on US imports to the entertainment sector for the first time.
Israel says area of airport hit after Yemen missile launch
AFP, Published on 04/05/2025
» TEL AVIV - A missile launched from Yemen struck near Israel's main international airport on Sunday, authorities said, an attack that briefly halted air traffic and triggered threats of retaliation.
Chinese ambassador Xie Feng says Beijing does not want to fight but will not be 'intimidated'
South China Morning Post, Published on 04/05/2025
» Beijing's top diplomat in the US took another hit at Washington's tariffs on Chinese goods on Saturday, while reiterating that China was open to dialogue -- but only on the basis of reciprocity and mutual respect.