Trump threatens new tariffs on smartphones days after exempting them
President Trump says Chinese-made electronics are simply moving to a different levy "bucket".
‘No winners’ in a trade war, says China’s Xi as he heads to Vietnam on charm offensive
Xi Jinping expected to present China as reliable partner in contrast to US, which imposed – then suspended – tariffs over 40% on some countries
The Chinese president, Xi Jinping, warned there would be “no winners” in a trade war and that protectionism “leads nowhere”, as he began a three-nation trip to south-east Asia, starting in Vietnam on Monday.
Xi’s tour, which started in Hanoi, also includes rare visits to Malaysia and Cambodia and will seek to strengthen ties with China’s closest neighbours amid a trade war that has sent shock waves through global markets.
Continue reading...White Lotus’ Aimee Lou Wood calls SNL parody ‘mean and unfunny’
The White Lotus star said a sketch that impersonated her using prosthetic teeth "punched down" on her.
Bethlehem carvers fret over second Easter without tourists
Bethlehem artisans face a worsening crisis as Israel's war on Gaza halts tourism and US tariffs threaten exports.
Weather tracker: north-west Italy braces for thunderstorms and snow
Turin and Genoa likely to be among worst hit, while central and eastern Europe could get early taste of summer
North-west Italy is braced for heavy rainfall and thunderstorms across the southern side of the Alps, particularly in Piedmont and Liguria.
Turin and Genoa are expected to be among the worst affected, with snowfall also likely on higher ground. The region has been forecast to receive 140-160mm of rainfall between Sunday and Friday this week.
Continue reading...South Africa re-opens inquest into Nobel laureate’s death
The official ruling - that Albert Luthuli died in an accident in 1967, has long been queried by his family.
Algeria to expel 12 officials from French embassy – BBC
- Algeria to expel 12 officials from French embassy BBC
- Diplomatic tensions escalate as Algeria expels French officials BBC
- France considers response after Algeria expels 12 embassy staff The Guardian
- Algeria orders exit of French officials amid rocky relations Al Jazeera
- France says Algeria threatening to expel diplomatic staff Reuters
Dortmund vs Barcelona – UEFA Champions League: Start, team news, lineups
Dortmund want to erase their 4-0 quarterfinal setback to Barcelona in the Champions League second leg in Germany.
PNB scam: Indian billionaire jeweller Mehul Choksi arrested in Belgium – BBC
- PNB scam: Indian billionaire jeweller Mehul Choksi arrested in Belgium BBC
- Accused in Rs 13,850 crore PNB fraud, Mehul Choksi owes Rs 63 lakh in maintenance dues for Mumbai flats: Times of India
- A fugitive Indian jeweler accused of a $1.8bn bank fraud has been arrested in Belgium ABC News
- Who is Barbara Jabarika, the Hungarian woman who allegedly honey-trapped Choksi? Hindustan Times
- Mehul Choksi, Fugitive Jeweler Wanted by India, Is Arrested in Belgium The New York Times
Israeli forces attack UN-run aid centre in south Gaza
Israeli forces bombed a UN-run aid centre in Khan Younis surrounded by dozens of tents housing displaced Palestinians.
Animated maps show two years of war in Sudan – Al Jazeera
- Animated maps show two years of war in Sudan Al Jazeera
- After 2 years of war, Sudan no closer to peace DW
- President of Kenya: For Africa, All-Inclusive Dialogue Is Needed | Opinion Newsweek
- Analysis: Sudan has an opportunity to turn the corner on war Semafor
- Stories from Sudan: The largest humanitarian crisis on record International Rescue Committee
Algeria orders exit of French officials amid rocky relations
Latest salvo in diplomatic spat comes after France arrested three Algerians over kidnapping of social media influencer.
Animated maps show two years of war in Sudan
About 30 percent of Sudan’s 48 million people - more than 14 million - have been forced to flee their homes.
Trump, tariffs and a world in transition: Brace for the in-between – Axios
- Trump, tariffs and a world in transition: Brace for the in-between Axios
- Opinion | Trump’s Tariff Pause Is Less Than Meets the Eye The New York Times
- How Trump’s trade war with China will hurt the American farmers who voted him in CNN
- Donald Trump’s Tariffs and the Price of Calm The New Yorker
- Trump’s incoherent trade policy will do lasting damage The Economist
FACT CHECK: Aid workers and vehicles targeted in Gaza
Al Jazeera’s @khalidmajzoubofficial looks at claims by the Israeli military about the killing of Palestinian medics
Back to Russian gas? Trump-wary EU has energy security dilemma – Reuters
- Back to Russian gas? Trump-wary EU has energy security dilemma Reuters
- How Nord Stream could get a new lease on life Euractiv
- The EU’s thirst for natural gas risks swapping one dependency for another The Parliament Magazine
- News Content Hub - Should the tanker sector prepare for the return of Russian barrels to Europe? rivieramm.com
- COMMENT: Could the US strike a deal to restart Nord Stream gas pipeline? bne IntelliNews
South Korea begins criminal insurrection trial of ousted president Yoon – Reuters
- South Korea begins criminal insurrection trial of ousted president Yoon Reuters
- Rebellion trial opens for South Korea's ousted president. Here's what to know ABC News
- South Korea’s Yoon denies leading ‘a coup’ on first day of insurrection trial South China Morning Post
- South Korea’s ex-President Yoon denies insurrection as criminal trial opens Al Jazeera
- S.Korea Ex-President Yoon to Face Trial Over Martial Law: Yonhap Bloomberg.com
South Korea’s ex-President Yoon denies insurrection as criminal trial opens
Yoon could face death penalty if found guilty of preparing coup with last year's declaration of martial law.
Are US-made cars spared from Trump’s auto tariffs?
Trump imposed 25 percent car tariffs in April. Car part tariffs start May 3. Analysts say no car uses all US parts.
Reframing the AI war
How should we think about the AI race?