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Why is China angry about a plan to sell two ports on the Panama Canal?
Beijing's displeasure over conglomerate's plans highlights tightening business environment in Hong Kong.
Trump says he’ll be ‘kind’ on tariffs amid rollercoaster for global stocks
US president says tariffs announcement on April 2 will be a 'rebirth' as trade uncertainty roils stock markets.
Trump threatens to yank billions in Harvard University contracts and grants
Harvard is the latest Ivy League institution in Trump's sights, after Columbia University agreed to comply with demands.
Palestinians flee Rafah after new displacement order
Israel has displaced Palestinians again with a new order to evacuate Rafah in southern Gaza.
White House dismisses investigation calls, says ‘case closed’ on Signalgate
Trump administration attempts to turn page as it grapples with Houthi resistance and elusive Ukraine-Russia deal.
US slaps sanctions on top Chinese, Hong Kong officials for rights abuses
Secretary of State Rubio says Beijing ‘broke promises’ to Hong Kong residents, depriving them of their freedoms.
Fire destroys over a dozen Teslas at Rome dealership
Elon Musk says “terrorism” was behind a fire at a Rome Tesla dealership that reduced 17 vehicles to burned out shells.
France’s far-right Marine Le Pen banned from 2027 presidential election
A French court sentenced Marine Le Pen to a five-year ban on running for office and two years of electronic tracking.
Trump’s ‘America first’ policy is complicating business of making cars
Tariffs on imported cars and auto parts will sharply increase prices, hitting demand and jobs, experts say.
Spanish mine explosion kills five workers, injures four
Investigation launched as relatives accuse mining companies of doing ‘less and less’ to guarantee safety.