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China suggests COVID-19 originated in US in response to Trump allegation

China restated its case that COVID-19 may have originated in the United States in a white paper on its pandemic response released on Wednesday after President Donald Trump's

China suggests COVID-19 originated in US in response to Trump allegation
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology

China pivots to Europe for used cooking oil exports as tariffs hit shipments to US

China's used cooking oil (UCO) exports to the United States, its largest buyer, are set to plunge in coming months due to steep tariffs, forcing

China pivots to Europe for used cooking oil exports as tariffs hit shipments to US
Business|Economy|Technology|World

China creates list of US-made goods exempt from 125% tariffs, sources say

China has created a list of U.S.-made products that would be exempted from its 125% tariffs and is quietly notifying companies about the policy, two people

China creates list of US-made goods exempt from 125% tariffs, sources say
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

US stocks close higher; oil drops amid recession fears, trade talks

Wall Street stocks advanced on Tuesday while crude and gold prices slid as investors juggled corporate earnings, signs of progress in U.S.

US stocks close higher; oil drops amid recession fears, trade talks
Business|Economy|Finance|World

BBVA warns of US tariff uncertainty on Mexican business

Spain's BBVA on Tuesday warned of the potential impact of U.S. tariffs on its Mexican unit and said the fallout could curb growth in loan income, although a solid

BBVA warns of US tariff uncertainty on Mexican business
Business|Economy|Sports|World

Adidas holds back on profit upgrade due to tariff uncertainty

German sportswear maker Adidas held back on Tuesday from raising its 2025 financial forecasts despite strong first-quarter results, saying the uncertainty

Adidas holds back on profit upgrade due to tariff uncertainty
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Japan denies report citing Bessent's push for strong yen

Japan's top currency diplomat on Monday denied a media report that U.S.

Japan denies report citing Bessent's push for strong yen
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Yen, BOJ's rate policy may remain focus in Japan-US trade talks

Japan may have averted U.S. pressure for a stronger yen in bilateral finance talks on Thursday, but a closer look at officials' descriptions of the meeting

Yen, BOJ's rate policy may remain focus in Japan-US trade talks
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Conflicting US-China talks statements add to global trade confusion

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Conflicting US-China talks statements add to global trade confusion
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

China criticizes US for 'recent abuse' of tariffs

China's central bank governor on Friday criticized the U.S. for threatening global financial stability with its "recent abuse" of tariffs, in the wake of recent moves seen by

China criticizes US for 'recent abuse' of tariffs
Asia|Business|Economy|World

China vows in Politburo meeting to support firms, workers affected by tariffs

China's top policymakers pledged to support firms and workers most affected by the impact of triple-digit U.S. tariffs and urged the country to prepare for worst-case scenarios,

China vows in Politburo meeting to support firms, workers affected by tariffs
Europe|Political|World

Documents expose differences over U.S. peace drive for Ukraine

Ukrainian and European officials pushed back this week against some U.S. proposals on how to end Russia's war in Ukraine, making counterproposals on issues from territory to

Documents expose differences over U.S. peace drive for Ukraine
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Ukrainian and European peace deal counterproposals to US at talks in London

Reuters has seen the text of a set of proposals on how to end Russia's war in Ukraine that were given to the U.S. side on Wednesday by Ukrainian and European officials at talks in

Ukrainian and European peace deal counterproposals to US at talks in London
Asia|Political|World

Philippines, US begin joint maritime drills after Chinese carrier group spotted

The Philippine Navy said a Chinese aircraft carrier battle group had passed near its northern maritime boundaries in the run-up to a six-day maritime exercise with the U.S. that

Philippines, US begin joint maritime drills after Chinese carrier group spotted
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World

Ukraine's Marchenko says working to seal US minerals pact as 'fast as we can'

Ukraine and the United States still have issues to resolve before signing a critical minerals agreement, but Kyiv officials are working to seal a deal "as fast

Ukraine's Marchenko says working to seal US minerals pact as 'fast as we can'
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Mexico’s president hits back at US anti-immigration ads, calls them ‘discriminatory propaganda’

Mexico’s president hits back at US anti-immigration ads, calls them ‘discriminatory propaganda’

Mexico’s president hits back at US anti-immigration ads, calls them ‘discriminatory propaganda’
Economy|Political|World

Rubio says Iran must give up nuclear enrichment in any deal with the US

Secretary of State Marco Rubio says Iran must give up all nuclear enrichment if it wants to make a deal during talks with the Trump administration and head off the threat of armed conflict

Rubio says Iran must give up nuclear enrichment in any deal with the US
Africa|Business|Economy|US|World

Rwanda says it in talks with US on possible minerals deal

Rwanda said on Wednesday it was in talks with the U.S. over a potential minerals deal, a development that follows similar ongoing talks between Washington and Rwanda's neighbour

Rwanda says it in talks with US on possible minerals deal
Business|Economy|Finance|US|World

UK won't rush to reach trade deal with U.S., finance minister Reeves says

Britain's government is not in a rush to secure a trade deal with U.S.

UK won't rush to reach trade deal with U.S., finance minister Reeves says
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Is China the new cool? How Beijing is using pop culture to win the soft power war

Is China winning over Western youth through its cinema, video games and TikTok.

Is China the new cool? How Beijing is using pop culture to win the soft power war
Business|Economy|Political|World

China backs Iran's nuclear talks with US, opposes 'illegal' sanctions

China supports Iran holding talks on its nuclear program with the United States and opposes the use of force and "illegal" unilateral sanctions to try to resolve the issue, Chinese

China backs Iran's nuclear talks with US, opposes 'illegal' sanctions
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Iran fortifying buried nuclear sites as talks with US continue, report says

Iran is ringing two deeply buried tunnel complexes with a massive security perimeter linked to its main nuclear complex, a report said Wednesday, amid U.S. and

Iran fortifying buried nuclear sites as talks with US continue, report says
Political|World

Kremlin says sides in Ukraine peace talks still need to narrow their differences

The Kremlin said on Wednesday that countries involved in peace talks around Ukraine still needed to narrow their differences and that there were "a lot of nuances" that needed to be

Kremlin says sides in Ukraine peace talks still need to narrow their differences
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World

China retreats from US private equity investments, FT reports

China's state-backed funds are pulling back from investing in the funds of U.S.-headquartered private capital firms amid an escalating trade war between the world's two biggest economies,

China retreats from US private equity investments, FT reports
Economy|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Oman's sultan to meet Putin in Moscow after Iran-US talks

Oman's Sultan Haitham bin Tariq al-Said is set to visit Moscow on Monday, days after the start of a round of Muscat-mediated nuclear talks between the U.S. and Iran.

Oman's sultan to meet Putin in Moscow after Iran-US talks
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Ukraine says aiming to wrap up mineral deal talks within a week

Kyiv said on Friday it aims to complete talks by the end of next week about a deal with Washington on jointly exploiting Ukrainian mineral

Ukraine says aiming to wrap up mineral deal talks within a week
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Ukraine says pact signed with U.S. is first step towards minerals deal

Ukraine said on Thursday Kyiv and Washington had signed a memorandum as an initial step towards clinching an agreement on developing mineral resources in Ukraine, a deal

Ukraine says pact signed with U.S. is first step towards minerals deal
MidEast|Political|US|World

UN nuclear watchdog says it should be involved in Iran, US nuclear talks

The UN nuclear watchdog should play a role in nuclear talks between Tehran and Washington, International Atomic Energy Agency chief Rafael Grossi said on Thursday, ahead of a second

UN nuclear watchdog says it should be involved in Iran, US nuclear talks
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World

China appoints a new trade negotiator during tariff fight with the US

China has appointed a new trade negotiator in the midst of its tariff fight with the United States as the world’s two largest economies steadily increase tariffs on each other’s goods

China appoints a new trade negotiator during tariff fight with the US
MidEast|Political|World

Iranian foreign minister to visit Moscow ahead of second Iran-US meeting

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi will visit Russia this week ahead of a planned second round of talks between Tehran and Washington aimed at resolving Iran's

Iranian foreign minister to visit Moscow ahead of second Iran-US meeting
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World

China's exports jump 12.4% in March as bigger US tariff hikes loom

China's exports jumped 12.4% in March from a year earlier in a last minute flurry of activity as companies rushed to beat President Donald Trump's hefty increases in U.S. tariffs

China's exports jump 12.4% in March as bigger US tariff hikes loom
Americas|Business|Economy|World

Peru economy to face moderate impact from US tariffs, central bank says

Newly implemented U.S. tariffs will have a moderate impact on Peru's economy, the chief economist of the Andean nation's central bank said on

Peru economy to face moderate impact from US tariffs, central bank says
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|US

India, US finalise terms of reference for first phase of trade deal, Indian official says

India and the U.S. have finalised terms of reference for talks over the first part of a bilateral trade deal, an Indian trade official said on

India, US finalise terms of reference for first phase of trade deal, Indian official says
Business|Economy|Political|US|World

New Zealand, Australia speak with EU, others about bolstering free trade against US tariffs

New Zealand and Australia said on Thursday they are each working with other nations on a possible joint response to shore

New Zealand, Australia speak with EU, others about bolstering free trade against US tariffs
Business|Economy|Finance|US

Occidental Petroleum flags higher prices for oil and gas production in Q1

U.S. shale firm Occidental Petroleum said on Wednesday the prices it received for oil and gas production during the first quarter were higher than in the preceding

Occidental Petroleum flags higher prices for oil and gas production in Q1
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|US

China censors some tariff-related content on social media

China began censoring some tariff-related content on social media on Wednesday after U.S. "reciprocal" tariffs on dozens of countries took effect,

China censors some tariff-related content on social media
MidEast|Political|World

Russia says bombing Iran will not work after Trump threats

Russia said on Wednesday the world was getting tired of endless threats against Iran and that bombing the Islamic Republic would not bring

Russia says bombing Iran will not work after Trump threats
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|US

Europe and the US should have zero tariffs between them, Finnish foreign minister says

Europe and the United States should have zero tariffs between them and Europe should aim for that in ongoing negotiations with the U.S., Finnish Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen

Europe and the US should have zero tariffs between them, Finnish foreign minister says
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World

China accuses US of unilateralism, protectionism and economic bullying with tariffs

China on Monday accused the U.S. of unilateralism, protectionism and economic bullying with tariffs, while calling on representatives of American companies including Tesla, to “take concrete actions” to resolve the tariffs

China accuses US of unilateralism, protectionism and economic bullying with tariffs
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French cognac industry group calls for de-escalation of US, EU trade dispute

The European Union and the United States need to de-escalate their trade dispute and wine and spirits should be left untouched by both sides, said Florent Morillon, the president of

French cognac industry group calls for de-escalation of US, EU trade dispute
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Trump accuses Ukraine’s Zelensky of ‘trying to back out’ of proposed minerals deal

Trump accuses Ukraine’s Zelensky of ‘trying to back out’ of proposed minerals deal

Trump accuses Ukraine’s Zelensky of ‘trying to back out’ of proposed minerals deal
MidEast|Political|US|World

Iran's foreign minister says Tehran sent response to Trump's letter through Oman, IRNA says

Iran has sent a response through Oman to U.S.

Iran's foreign minister says Tehran sent response to Trump's letter through Oman, IRNA says
Economy|Finance|MidEast|Political|World

Iran's currency drops to a record low amid geopolitical uncertainty

Iran's currency fell below the psychologically key level of 1,000,000 rial per U.S. dollar on Tuesday, as market participants saw no end in sight to sanctions under U.S.

Iran's currency drops to a record low amid geopolitical uncertainty
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|US|World

China's premier says US relations at 'an important juncture' during meeting with pro-Trump senator

Chinese Premier Li Qiang says Beijing and Washington should choose dialogue instead of confrontation

China's premier says US relations at 'an important juncture' during meeting with pro-Trump senator
MidEast|Political|World

US tells UN Hamas is to blame for deaths since Israel resumed Gaza hostilities

The United States told the U.N.

US tells UN Hamas is to blame for deaths since Israel resumed Gaza hostilities
Business|Europe|Political|US

Novartis scraps use of diverse panels for hires in US

Swiss drugmaker Novartis is ending its use of diverse panels for all of its hiring in the United States, the company told Reuters on Wednesday, citing

Novartis scraps use of diverse panels for hires in US
Asia|Political|World

China conducts air and sea drills near Taiwan in response to US and Taiwanese statements

Taiwan’s Defense Ministry says an unusually large number of Chinese military ships, planes and drones entered the airspace and waters surrounding the self-governing island between Sunday and Monday

China conducts air and sea drills near Taiwan in response to US and Taiwanese statements
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World

South Korea asks US for tariff exemption, trade ministry says

South Korea's trade minister has asked his U.S. counterpart to exempt the country from reciprocal tariffs if they go into effect in April, the trade ministry said on Saturday.

South Korea asks US for tariff exemption, trade ministry says
Africa|MidEast|Political|US|World

Somalia and Somaliland say no talks on resettling Palestinians from Gaza

Somalia and its breakaway region of Somaliland have not received any proposal from the United States or Israel to resettle Palestinians from Gaza, their foreign ministers said on Friday,

Somalia and Somaliland say no talks on resettling Palestinians from Gaza
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Canada initiates WTO dispute complaint on US steel, aluminium duties

Canada has requested WTO dispute consultations with the U.S. over its imposition of import duties on certain steel and aluminium products from Canada, the trade body said on Thursday

Canada initiates WTO dispute complaint on US steel, aluminium duties
Africa|Americas|Asia|MidEast|Political|World

They crossed the world to reach the US. Now deported under Trump, they're stuck in Panama

Over the past week, Panama's government has released dozens of migrants from around the world who were deported from the U.S. The migrants fled conflict, religious persecution, poverty and government crackdowns in countries such as Afghanistan, Somalia, Cameroon, China, Pakistan and Iran

They crossed the world to reach the US. Now deported under Trump, they're stuck in Panama
Americas|Business|Economy|Political|US

Canadian energy minister says Ottawa will respond to any US tariffs

Canadian Energy Minister Jonathan Wilkinson told CNN on Tuesday his country will respond shortly to any tariffs from the U.S. while also adding Canada was not

Canadian energy minister says Ottawa will respond to any US tariffs
MidEast|Political|US|World

Iran would consider talks with US about concerns over militarization of nuclear program, UN mission says

Iran would consider negotiations with the U.S. if the aim of the talks was to address concerns regarding any potential militarization of its nuclear program, Iran's U.N. mission said

Iran would consider talks with US about concerns over militarization of nuclear program, UN mission says
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US pushes India to lower tariffs, buy more defence products for fair new deal

India needs to buy more defence products and lower its tariffs on U.S. products for the two countries to be able to sign a "grand" bilateral

US pushes India to lower tariffs, buy more defence products for fair new deal
Americas|Europe|Political|Travel|World

Moscow asks for direct flights to resume between Russia and the US

Moscow asks for direct flights to resume between Russia and the US

Moscow asks for direct flights to resume between Russia and the US
Economy|Europe|Political|US|World

Fareed Zakaria says Zelensky got what he wanted in deal with US

CNN's Fareed Zakaria reacts to the US and Ukraine agreeing to terms on a deal over natural resources and reconstruction.

Fareed Zakaria says Zelensky got what he wanted in deal with US
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World

US and Ukraine near an economic deal with mineral rights but no security promise, officials say

Three senior Ukrainian officials say that Ukraine and the U.S. have reached an agreement on a framework for a broad economic deal that would include access to Ukraine's rare earth minerals

US and Ukraine near an economic deal with mineral rights but no security promise, officials say
Economy|Political|US|World

Zelenskiy: Ukraine, US working on economic deal to ensure it works

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Friday that officials from his country and the U.S. were working on concluding an economic deal to ensure that the accord worked and was

Zelenskiy: Ukraine, US working on economic deal to ensure it works
Americas|Crime|Political|US|World

Panama says it has recaptured Chinese woman who escaped from a hotel holding deportees

Panamanian authorities say they recaptured a woman who had escaped confinement from a Panama hotel where she and nearly 300 deportees from the United States were being held as they awaited repatriation to their countries

Business|Economy|Europe|Political|US

Germany at particular risk from US tariffs, Bundesbank warns

Germany is particularly vulnerable to U.S. trade tariffs, which could curb growth for years to come and hold back an economy already suffering through two straight years of

Germany at particular risk from US tariffs, Bundesbank warns
Americas|Asia|Business|Economy|Political

Indian industries see opportunity in Trump's trade goals

Indian industry and trade experts see an opportunity to expand business with the U.S. after Prime Minister Narendra Modi met President Donald

Indian industries see opportunity in Trump's trade goals
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World

China counters with tariffs on US products. It will also investigate Google

China has announced retaliatory tariffs on select American imports and an antitrust investigation into Google, just minutes after a sweeping levy on Chinese products imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump took effect

China counters with tariffs on US products. It will also investigate Google
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Mexico president says tariffs with United States paused for a month

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said on Monday that tariffs with the United States are on hold for a month after a conversation with President Donald Trump in which she

Mexico president says tariffs with United States paused for a month
Americas|Business|Economy|Political|World

Canada to 'stand firm' in trade battle with Trump, ambassador tells ABC

Canada hopes hefty tariffs imposed by U.S.

Canada to 'stand firm' in trade battle with Trump, ambassador tells ABC
Americas|Political|World

Brazil will not use its air force for U.S. migrant deportations

Brazil will not use its air force planes to assist with the deportation of Brazilian migrants in the United States, the South American country's top diplomat said on Tuesday, just

Brazil will not use its air force for U.S. migrant deportations
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Janet Yellen Fast Facts

Janet Yellen Fast Facts

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North Korea fires strategic cruise missiles, vows tough stance on U.S

North Korea conducted a strategic cruise missile test on Saturday, state media KCNA reported on Sunday.

North Korea fires strategic cruise missiles, vows tough stance on U.S
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Detained Americans Fast Facts

Detained Americans Fast Facts

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First Indian startups picked for Indo-US defence programme, investor says

Seven Indian privately-held startups have been chosen for a first-of-its-kind India-U.S. space and defence collaboration programme, potentially unlocking

First Indian startups picked for Indo-US defence programme, investor says
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Western powers warn Syria over foreign jihadists in army, sources say

U.S., French and German envoys have warned Syria's new Islamist rulers that their appointment of foreign jihadists to senior military posts

Western powers warn Syria over foreign jihadists in army, sources say
Asia|Business|Economy|Europe|Finance

Oil rises on diesel demand boost in sparse holiday trade

Oil prices settled higher on Monday in thin late-year trade as investors bet on a drop in temperatures across the U.S. and Europe over the coming weeks to boost

Oil rises on diesel demand boost in sparse holiday trade
Americas|Asia|Political|US|World

US alarmed Russia close to accepting nuclear-armed North Korea

The United States voiced alarm at the United Nations Security Council on Wednesday that Russia was close to accepting a nuclear-armed North Korea, as

US alarmed Russia close to accepting nuclear-armed North Korea
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US government shutdown: What closes, what stays open?

U.S. government services would be disrupted and hundreds of thousands of federal workers would be told not to work if Congress fails to extend funding past

US government shutdown: What closes, what stays open?
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Top cases now before the US Supreme Court

The U.S.

Top cases now before the US Supreme Court