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Vietnam seeks US tariff delay as economic growth slows in first quarter

Vietnam has asked for a last-minute delay to colossal tariffs imposed by Washington as government figures showed on Sunday that its economy grew at a slightly slower pace in the first quarter.

UK readies to protect industry as US tariffs upend global order: Starmer

The "world as we knew it" is over, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer said Sunday, as the world braced for further fallout from the introduction of US tariffs.

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US hiring misses expectations in February, jobs market sees pressure

The United States added fewer jobs than expected in February and the unemployment rate ticked up, government data showed Friday, while analysts warn cracks are appearing in the labor market as President Donald Trump returned to office.

Australian casino firm strikes deal to avoid liquidity crunch

Australian casino operator Star Entertainment said Friday it has reached an agreement to sell its stake in a major resort in return for a cash lifeline to stay afloat.

Stock markets, bitcoin down as Trump policies roil markets

Global stock markets tumbled and the dollar retreated Friday as uncertainty over US President Donald Trump's trade policies roiled markets and traders awaited key US jobs data.

Japan, Britain stress free trade in Tokyo talks

Britain and Japan stressed the importance of free trade in talks in Tokyo on Friday amid an escalating battle of tit-for-tat tariffs between the United States and other countries under President Donald Trump.

Spain targets men's 'deafening silence' in gender violence battle

Feminist activists in Spain say inaction and men's silence are hindering the eradication of abuse, as the country celebrates 20 years of a pioneering law against gender-based violence.

Spain under pressure to abort nuclear energy phase-out

Spain, a European renewable energy leader, is coming under increasing pressure from the right and business groups to reverse its plans to phase out its nuclear power plants by 2035.

Hungary femicide sparks outcry on gender violence

Erika Renner was not surprised when Hungarian police at first put down the horrific death of a Japanese woman whose charred body was found in a Budapest apartment to an accidental fire.

Women spearhead maternal health revolution in Bangladesh

Young Bangladeshi mother Mafia Akhter's decision to give birth at home and without a doctor left her grieving over her firstborn's lifeless body and vowing never to repeat the ordeal.

Apple step closer to seeing end of Indonesia iPhone sales ban

Indonesia approved local certificates for more than a dozen Apple products on Friday, the industry ministry said, moving the tech giant a step closer to having a ban lifted on iPhone sales in Southeast Asia's biggest economy.

China's exports start year slow as US trade war intensifies

China's exports grew slower than expected in the first two months of the year, official data showed Friday, as a deepening trade war with the United States piles on economic malaise.

Asian stocks, bitcoin down as trade uncertainty roils markets

Asian stocks tumbled at the open Friday following a tough day on Wall Street as uncertainty over US President Donald Trump's trade policies roiled markets and traders awaited key US jobs data.

China tariffs aimed at Trump fan base but leave wiggle room

China's retaliatory tariffs against US farm produce from corn to chicken are designed to hurt Donald Trump's voter base, but remain restrained enough to allow room for the adversaries to hash out a trade deal, analysts say.

Trump signs executive order establishing 'Strategic Bitcoin Reserve'

US President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday establishing a "Strategic Bitcoin Reserve," forcefully endorsing a currency once shunned as a tool for money launderers.

Australian casino firm scrambles for cash to survive

Troubled Australian casino operator Star Entertainment said Friday it is trying to sell its stake in a major resort to raise desperately needed cash.

US and European stocks gyrate on tariffs and growth

Wall Street stocks resumed their downward slide on Thursday amid uncertainty over US President Donald Trump's shifting trade policy, while European bourses advanced following an ECB interest rate cut.

Trump backs off Mexico, Canada tariffs after market blowback

US President Donald Trump on Thursday unveiled a temporary rollback to steep tariffs targeting Canada and Mexico, providing some reprieve to companies and consumers after sustained blowback on global markets.

California's Democratic governor says trans women in sports 'unfair'

California Governor Gavin Newsom expressed opposition Wednesday to transgender women competing in women's sports, becoming the highest profile Democrat to break from the party's stance on trans rights.

Drop in US border crossings goes deeper than Trump

President Donald Trump boasts he has brought illegal border crossings into the United States to record lows, but experts say the reasons for the drop go beyond his hardline anti-immigration stance.

Peru farmer confident ahead of German court battle with energy giant

A Peruvian farmer suing a German energy giant in a "David and Goliath" battle over climate change damage, says he has "full confidence" in the legal process in Germany.

European rocket successfully carries out first commercial mission

Europe's new rocket Ariane 6 successfully carried out its first commercial mission on Thursday, placing a French military satellite into orbit and confirming the continent's independent access to space.

Trump backs off Mexico tariffs while Canada tensions simmer

US President Donald Trump said Thursday that he was pausing sweeping tariffs recently imposed on Mexican imports after talks with Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum, while tensions with Canada continued to simmer amid strong blowback on world markets.

Europe's new rocket blasts off on first commercial mission

Europe's new heavy-lift rocket Ariane 6 blasted off on its first commercial mission Thursday, carrying with it the continent's hopes of bolstering its security and independent access to space.

US signals broader tariff reprieve for Canada, Mexico as trade gap grows

The United States hinted Thursday at an expanded reprieve for Canada and Mexico from President Donald Trump's steep tariffs, with a one-month pause for car imports potentially extended to all goods covered by a North American trade pact.

ECB chief warns of 'risks all over' as rates cut again

European Central Bank chief Christine Lagarde warned Thursday the eurozone faces "risks all over" amid US tariff threats and massive German spending plans, as policymakers cut rates again but signalled future monetary easing was in doubt.

US trade gap hits new record in January as tariff fears loomed

The US trade deficit surged to a new record in January, government data showed Thursday, as imports spiked while tariff worries flared in the month of President Donald Trump's inauguration.

ECB lowers rates again but hints more cuts in doubt

The European Central Bank cut interest rates again Thursday to boost the struggling eurozone but suggested easing could be nearing an end and warned of "rising uncertainty" amid massive German spending plans and US tariff threats.

World's sea ice cover hits record low in February

Global sea ice cover fell to a historic low in February when the world continued to experience exceptional heat and temperatures reached 11 degrees Celsius above average near the North Pole, Europe's climate monitor said on Thursday.

Philippines' Palawan approves 50-year ban on new mining permits

The local government in a resource-rich Philippine province has unanimously voted in favour of a 50-year ban on new mining permits, a decision its supporters said cannot be overridden by Manila.

Prosecutors demand Rubiales forced kiss trial be re-run

Prosecutors on Thursday requested that the trial of Spain's ex-football federation chief Luis Rubiales for his forced kiss on Jenni Hermoso be annulled and re-run, notably questioning the judge's impartiality.

European rocket aims for first commercial launch after delays

After several false starts, Europe's new rocket Ariane 6 is aiming to finally blast off on its first commercial mission Thursday, carrying with it the continent's hopes of bolstering its security and independent access to space.

Ukraine titanium mine hopes US deal will bring funds

In a barren, yellow-and-grey moonscape, heavy machinery grinds away at a titanium mine in the heart of Ukraine.

China vows to fight US trade war 'to the end'

China vowed to fight a trade war with the United States "to the end" on Thursday, as tariffs from Washington buffeted the global economy and threatened to hit Beijing's lagging growth.

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