Chinese export hike reported as tariff talks with US set to start
China diverting exports but eager to avert trade war threat in first meeting since Trump unveiled punishing levies. China reported
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Middle East
India and Pakistan tension mounting amid attacks and accusations
Calls for restraint and fact-checking continue as New Delhi and Islamabad report drone and artillery attacks. Tensions continue to mount
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The Vatican’s messy finances: Will Pope Leo XIV be able to clean up?
In the days leading up to the papal conclave, which concluded on Thursday with the election of Robert Francis Prevost,
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,170
These are the key events on day 1,170 of Russia’s war on Ukraine. Here is where things stand on Friday,
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Chicken wings, trucks: the surprising Saudi obsession with America
During his nine years living in Tennessee, Fahd, a Saudi national, found comfort and consistency at Dunkin Donuts, where he
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Israeli intelligence to help Ecuador in war on cartels: Noboa to AFP
Ecuadoran President Daniel Noboa told AFP on Thursday he had sought assistance from Israel and the United Arab Emirates to
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Who is Pope Leo XIV, the first US pontiff?
The white smoke has billowed, and the Catholic church has a new pope – and he’s American. Cardinals at the
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Student protester Mohsen Mahdawi unveils legal defence fund for immigrants
Student protest leader Mohsen Mahdawi has appeared at the Vermont state house to help launch a legal defence fund to
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Mount magic against Athletic leads Man Utd to Europa League final
Mason Mount scores twice as Manchester United come from behind to win 4-1 against Athletic in their semifinal. Manchester United
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US says new foundation to spearhead Gaza aid
The United States said Thursday that a new foundation will soon announce plans for aid to Gaza, sidelining the United
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