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Asian markets mostly up as Trump soothes Fed fears
Asian markets were mixed on Thursday after President Donald Trump said he had "no intention" of firing the US central bank head and made conciliatory comments on his trade war with China.
S. Korea's economy shrinks in first quarter as trade war hits exports
South Korea's economy unexpectedly contracted 0.1 percent in the first three months of this year, the country's central bank said Thursday, as the Asian export giant reels from months of political chaos and heightened trade tensions.
Chinese business in Vietnam struggles with Trump tariffs uncertainty
A year ago Zhang Chundong helped the firm he manages expand into Vietnam, part of a wave of Chinese businesses to choose the booming manufacturing hub since the trade war of US President Donald Trump's first term.
Bessent says 'no currency targets' in Japan tariff talks
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Wednesday that Washington has "no currency targets" in its talks with Japan on tariffs, after repeated calls from President Donald Trump for a stronger yen.
SK hynix posts record profits thanks to strong AI demand
South Korean chip giant SK hynix reported record quarterly profits Thursday thanks to soaring global demand for artificial intelligence, highlighting the firm's ability to weather mounting tariff threats.
YouTube says more than 20 billion videos uploaded in 20 years
YouTube on Wednesday celebrated more than 20 billion videos being uploaded to the platform since the first clip debuted two decades ago.
Mogul Weinstein made sex attack victims 'feel small,' jury told
Prosecutors opening Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein's rape and sexual assault retrial described Wednesday how he ignored his victims' pleas to stop and abused his position to make them "feel small."
I.Coast opposition calls marches against leader's eviction from electoral race
Ivory Coast's main opposition party has called for "marches" outside courts on Thursday, six months ahead of a presidential election, in protest against the removal of its candidate from the race.
Prosecutors at Harvey Weinstein rape retrial say he made women 'small'
Prosecutors in Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein's rape and sexual assault retrial decribed how he ignored pleas to stop and abused his position to make his victims "feel small," as an majority-female New York jury heard opening statements on Wednesday.
200 French media groups sue Meta over 'unlawful' advertising: lawyers
Around 200 French media groups, including leading television channels and newspapers, are taking legal action against Meta, the owner of Facebook and Instagram, over its online advertising practices, their lawyers announced on Wednesday.
Boeing says China not accepting planes over US tariffs
Boeing's CEO confirmed Wednesday that China had stopped accepting new aircraft due to the US-China trade war, as the company's shares surged following a smaller than expected loss.
IMF warns of 'intensified' risks to public finances amid US trade war
Donald Trump's tariff plans have increased the risks to public finances, the International Monetary Fund said Wednesday, warning countries to get their spending plans under control and prepare for "sharper" trade-offs.
IMF warns of 'intensified' risks to outlook for public finances
Donald Trump's tariff plans have increased the risks to public finances, the International Monetary Fund said Wednesday, warning countries to get their spending plans under control and prepare for "sharper" trade-offs.
WEF confirms investigation into claims against founder Schwab
The World Economic Forum confirmed Wednesday that it has launched an investigation into allegations made against its founder Klaus Schwab that reportedly prompting his resignation this week.
At night, crime and fear stalk DR Congo's M23-run areas
Every morning the Congolese city of Bukavu, now under the control of the Rwanda-backed M23 movement, counts its dead.
Tokyo's newest art star: one-year-old Thumbelina
Gripping paintbrush and crayon, the artist known as Thumbelina splodges and splats with merry abandon, the one-year-old star of a Tokyo exhibition that goes on way past her bedtime.
'Everyday attack' - Trans youth coming of age in Trump's America
Lorelei Crean, 17, is busy visiting colleges, finishing schoolwork, and trying to enjoy Spring Break like any other American teenager.
Auto Shanghai showcases new EV era despite tariff speedbumps
The world's largest auto industry expo opens its doors Wednesday in Shanghai, showcasing the new electric world order even as mounting trade barriers risk dampening China's global ambitions.
Musk to reduce White House role as Tesla profits plunge
Elon Musk will significantly scale back his Trump administration work in May to focus on Tesla, the billionaire announced Tuesday as the electric vehicle maker reported a 71 percent drop in first-quarter profits.
Tesla says profits plunge 71%, warns of 'changing political sentiment'
Tesla reported a 71 percent drop in first-quarter profits Tuesday in results that lagged analyst estimates as Elon Musk's automaker warned of a hit to demand due to "changing political sentiment."
Gunmen kill dozens of civilians in Kashmir tourist hotspot
At least 26 people were killed Tuesday in Indian-administered Kashmir when gunmen opened fire on tourists, security sources told AFP, in the insurgency-hit region's deadliest attack on civilians since 2000.
US Treasury chief expects China tariff impasse to de-escalate
The trade standoff between Washington and Beijing is not sustainable, US Treasury Scott Bessent said Tuesday, predicting the tit-for-tat tariff war would de-escalate soon.
Volkswagen unveils its electric counter-offensive in China
The Volkswagen group on Tuesday unveiled a series of new vehicles and a driver assistance system built "in China for China", which it hopes will help reverse its declining fortunes in the world's largest car market.
ECB's Lagarde hopes Trump won't fire US Fed chief Powell
European Central Bank chief Christine Lagarde said Tuesday that she hoped US President Donald Trump would not oust the country's central bank boss Jerome Powell prematurely.
Gold hits record as Trump fuels Fed fears, Wall Street rebounds
Gold reached $3,500 an ounce for the first time Tuesday as US President Donald Trump's tariffs and verbal assault on the Federal Reserve prompted investors to snap up the safe-haven asset.
IMF slashes global growth outlook on impact of Trump tariffs
The International Monetary Fund on Tuesday slashed its forecast for global growth this year, citing the effect of US President Donald Trump's new tariff policies on the world economy.
Nordics, Lithuania plan joint purchase of combat vehicles
Sweden, Finland, Norway and Lithuania plan to beef up military capabilities around the Baltic Sea with a joint order for several hundred CV90 combat vehicles, Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson said Tuesday.
Gold hits record, stocks diverge as Trump fuels Fed fears
Gold reached $3,500 an ounce for the first time Tuesday as US President Donald Trump's tariffs and verbal assault on the Federal Reserve prompted investors to snap up the safe-haven asset.
IMF slashes China growth forecasts as trade war deepens
The IMF said Tuesday it now believed China's economy will only grow by four percent this year, well below Beijing's official target as it fights a mounting trade war with the United States that threatens to hammer the global economy.
US VP Vance says 'progress' in India trade talks
US Vice President JD Vance said Tuesday that "good progress" had been made towards a trade deal with India after meeting with "tough negotiator" Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi.
Roche says will invest $50 bn in US, as tariff war uncertainty swells
Swiss pharmaceutical giant Roche on Tuesday announced plans to invest $50 billion in the United States over the next five years, following in the footsteps of rival Novartis, with US President Donald Trump's tariff war fuelling uncertainty in the sector.
US official asserts Trump's agenda in tariff-hit Southeast Asia
The first US official to visit Southeast Asia since Washington announced punitive tariffs on the region's countries on Tuesday issued a robust defence of President Donald Trump's foreign policy approach.