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Trump ready to match EU tariffs on China, India to pressure Putin: US official
Washington (AFP) Sept 9, 2025 The United States is ready to broaden tariffs targeting buyers of Russian oil - if the EU takes similar moves - to hit at revenue Moscow needs for the war in Ukraine, a US official told AFP Tuesday. Dialing in to talks between United States and European Union officials, President Donald Trump raised the possibility of tariffs between 50 percent and 100 percent on oil buyers such as China and India, said the official, who was not authorized to discuss these details publicly. The talks come as E ... read more |
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Most markets rise as US producer price data stokes rate cut betsHong Kong (AFP) Sept 11, 2025 Asian and European equities mostly rose Thursday as investors built on this week's rally after US data ramped up expectations for a string of interest rate cuts. ... more 
China-US talks mark a 'small step' towards Xi meeting TrumpBeijing (AFP) Sept 11, 2025 Back-to-back talks between the United States and China's top diplomats and defence chiefs could mark "a small step" towards a meeting between the leaders of the two countries, analysts said, but cautioned against expecting an imminent summit. ... more 
Rubio seeks 'constructive' engagement in China callWashington (AFP) Sept 10, 2025 US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Wednesday he wanted constructive dialogue with China in a call with his counterpart, after Washington teased new pressure over oil purchases from Russia. ... more
Delegation of US lawmakers to travel to ChinaWashington (AFP) Sept 10, 2025 US Democratic Representative Adam Smith will lead a bipartisan delegation of lawmakers on a visit to China, a House Armed Services Committee staff member said on Tuesday. ... more |
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At consumer tech show, German firms fret about US tariffsBerlin (AFP) Sept 8, 2025 Displaying one of her company's hot plates proudly labelled "Made in Germany", Sigrid Klenk concedes that maintaining production at home could become harder due in part to US tariffs. ... more 
China says 'firmly opposes' Trump's blacklistBeijing (AFP) Sept 8, 2025 Beijing on Monday said it "firmly opposes" US President Donald Trump's decision to create a blacklist of countries Washington says unjustly detain Americans, which his administration has said could include China. ... more 
China says trade grew in August, but below forecastsBeijing (AFP) Sept 8, 2025 China's exports missed expectations but expanded 4.4 percent year-on-year in August, official data showed Monday, with falling US shipments offset by a jump in those to Southeast Asia and Europe. ... more 
Asian shares rise as Japan politics weigh on yenHong Kong (AFP) Sept 8, 2025 Asian markets rose on Monday, with Tokyo up nearly two percent after Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba's decision to resign pushed down the value of the yen. ... more 
Asia markets down as gold hits fresh highHong Kong (AFP) Sept 3, 2025 Asia markets were down on Wednesday while gold extended its six-day rally after reaching a record high as investors sought safe havens following a selloff in equity and bond markets. ... more |
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Xi, Putin, Kim meeting 'direct challenge' to international system: EU top diplomat
Brussels, Belgium (AFP) Sept 3, 2025 The presence of the leaders of Russia and North Korea alongside Chinese President Xi Jinping at a massive parade in Beijing Wednesday was part of efforts to build an anti-Western "new world order", the EU's foreign policy chief said. "Looking at President Xi standing alongside the leaders of Russia, Iran, North Korea in Beijing today, these aren't just anti-Western optics, this is a direct challenge to the international system built on rules," Kaja Kallas told journalists. "It's not just symboli ... read more
Japan's long-term borrowing costs, gold hit record highsHong Kong (AFP) Sept 3, 2025 A global bond selloff extended into Asia on Wednesday with yields in Japan hitting record levels, while gold reached a new peak as investors fret about public finances in countries from Japan to the United States. ... more |
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European stocks steady after robust gains for Chinese equities London (AFP) Sept 1, 2025 Europe's main stock markets held broadly steady on Monday after strong gains for Chinese indices, as trading entered a traditionally weak month for Wall Street. ... more 
Indonesian leader U-turns on China visit despite deadly protestsJakarta (AFP) Sept 2, 2025 Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto will visit China for a military parade commemorating 80 years since the end of World War II on Wednesday, after earlier cancelling his trip over deadly domestic protests stoked by the death of a young delivery driver. ... more 
Back to the future: UK eyes new towns to help housing crunchNorthstowe, United Kingdom (AFP) Sept 2, 2025 The UK's newest town Northstowe is gradually taking shape amid cranes and scaffolding, a possible blueprint for others as the government seeks to tackle a desperate housing shortage. ... more 
Gold price hits record above $3,500Hong Kong (AFP) Sept 2, 2025 Gold prices hit a record high above $3,500 on Tuesday, as investors sought out safe havens in the face of global economic uncertainty. ... more 
Germany probes Chinese bid for electronics giantFrankfurt, Germany (AFP) Sept 2, 2025 Berlin is probing whether Chinese e-commerce giant JD.com's bid to take over a major German electronics retail group presents a risk to the country's security, government sources said Tuesday. ... more |
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