Israel steps up Syria strikes, says Turkey aims for ‘protectorate’
Israel stepped up airstrikes on Syria overnight, declaring the attacks a warning to the new Islamist rulers in Damascus as it accused their ally Turkey on Thursday of trying to ...
Russia, Cuba and N. Korea escape worst of Trump’s tariff wrath
While U.S. President Donald Trump announced tariffs on allies and foes including Europe, India, Japan and China, some of the world’s most heavily sanctioned countries – Russia, Belarus, Cuba ...
Sneaker giants and apparel retailers blindsided by tariffs on Asian factory hubs
Prices of Nike Jordan and Adidas Samba sneakers are likely to rise in the U.S. after President Donald Trump imposed a raft ofnew tariffs on Vietnam, China, and Indonesia, ...
Greek feta producers fret over exports after US tariffs
A small cooperative of 1,200 stock breeders producing feta, Greece’s trademark white soft cheese, in the southern Peloponnese peninsula had one big target this year: a market foray in the ...
Israeli leader Netanyahu applauds Hungary’s ICC exit on Budapest visit
Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu applauded Hungary for its “bold and principled” decision to leave the International Criminal Court as he visited Budapest on Thursday, a rare trip abroad in defiance ...
Russians fight to clear Kursk as Ukrainians hole up in monastery
Moscow’s troops were waging fierce battles on Thursday in Russia’s western Kursk region against Ukrainian forces, including hundreds holed up in a monastery, in an effort to rout ...
Hundreds of thousands flee as Israel seizes Rafah in new Gaza ‘security zone’
Hundreds of thousands of fleeing Gazans sought shelter on Thursday in one of the biggest mass displacements of the war, as Israeli forces advanced into the ruins of the city ...
Japan ‘disappointed’ in Trump tariffs, will support businesses
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said on Thursday he was disappointed that his country did not win an exemption from President Donald Trump’s new tariffs and promised measures to ...
Migrants
At least seven die after migrant boat sinks off Greek island of Lesbos
At least seven migrants died, including one boy, one girl and two women, when their boat sank on Thursday off the Greek island of Lesbos, Greece’s coastguard said.
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Shaken, stirred, and taxed: Cocktails take a hit
From Negroni cocktails to Scotch whisky, costs will rise, sales will fall, jobs will be cut, and drinks brands will disappear from U.S. bar menus as a result of ...
Australia says US tariffs ‘not act of a friend’ but rules out reciprocal move
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Thursday the decision by U.S. President Donald Trump to impose a 10% tariff on its ally was “not the act of a friend,” ...
German industry expects severe hit from Trump tariffs
Far-reaching tariffs announced by the U.S. administration will deal a major blow to the German industry, a major exporter to the world’s top economy, leading sector representatives said.
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World leaders condemn Trump’s tariffs, some pledge retaliation
Countries across the world, including some of America’s closest allies, condemned President Donald Trump’s announcement of reciprocal tariffs and some pledged counter-measures while hoping the White House would ...
Disruption to global trade is a threat to open UK economy, business minister says
Britain faces a “threat” to its open economy from any global fallout from U.S. President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs but rather than retaliate it will double down on ...
Spain to roll out safety net to protect companies, consumers from U.S. tariffs
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez is due to announce a package of measures later on Thursday to cushion the impact of new U.S. tariffs on companies and consumers, Economy ...
Turkish inflation expectations tick up after market turmoil
Turkish inflation is expected to end the year a bit higher than previously expected, a Reuters poll showed on Wednesday, reflecting fallout from a currency selloff after authorities detained and ...
EU plans countermeasures to new US tariffs, says EU chief
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen described U.S. Donald Trump’s universal tariffs as a major blow to the world economy and said the European Union was prepared ...
myanmar
Myanmar earthquake toll crosses 3,000; forecast rains pose new threat for rescuers
The death toll from Myanmar’s devastating earthquake has surpassed 3,000, with hundreds more missing, as forecasts of unseasonal rain presented a new challenge for rescue and aid workers trying to ...
Norway seeks to negotiate with US over tariffs, PM says
Norway will seek to negotiate with the United States regarding the tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump, Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Stoere told public broadcaster NRK on ...
Turkish manufacturing sector contracts further in March
Turkey’s manufacturing sector contracted further in March, with output and new orders continuing to ease amid difficult market conditions both domestically and internationally, a survey showed on Wednesday.
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Trump stokes trade war as world reels from tariff shock
President Donald Trump’s move to impose sweeping tariffs on U.S. imports sparked threats of retaliation on Thursday, as companies and governments rushed to count the costs from an ...
EU ‘committed to supporting Cyprus on its journey towards reunification’
The European Union is “committed to supporting Cyprus on its journey towards reunification”, European parliament President Roberta Metsola said on Wednesday.
Addressing a European parliament debate on the Cyprus problem, ...
Turkey, north condemn Eoka anniversary celebrations
Both Turkey and the north offered condemnation for the events held in the Republic of Cyprus to mark the 70th anniversary of the founding of Eoka – the paramilitary organisation set ...
Trump tells Cabinet that Musk will leave soon
US President Donald Trump has told members of his Cabinet and other close contacts that his billionaire ally Elon Musk will soon step back from his government role, Politico reported ...