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US small business is disma despite GDP growth under Trump administration
Rising bankruptcies and weak job growth signal mounting pressure on small firms
 "US small business is disma despite GDP growth under Trump administration")
US imposes new 10% global tariff from Tuesday after court ruling
It remains unclear whether and how companies will be refunded for tariff payments made under the regime annulled by the Supreme Court
 "US imposes new 10% global tariff from Tuesday after court ruling")
Most Americans see Trump as erratic with age, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds
The six-day poll concluded on Monday, the day before the 79-year-old president gives his annual State of the Union address to Congress following a month of angry reprimands of lawmakers and judges
 "Most Americans see Trump as erratic with age, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds")
US imposes new 10% global tariff starting Tues after Supreme Court verdict
China is willing to hold frank consultations during an upcoming sixth round of US-China economic and trade talks, the commerce ministry official added
 "US imposes new 10% global tariff starting Tues after Supreme Court verdict")
UK weighs legal changes to remove Andrew Windsor from line of succession
Experts say the process of removing him from the line of succession could be lengthy because it requires the involvement of about a dozen countries that call the British monarch their head of state
 "UK weighs legal changes to remove Andrew Windsor from line of succession")
Cartel violence in Mexico raises tourism concerns ahead of FIFA World Cup
Fighting between the Jalisco New Generation Cartel and Mexican security forces raged on in a number of states Monday, fuelling fears among many that there will be more violence to come
 "Cartel violence in Mexico raises tourism concerns ahead of FIFA World Cup")
Uniform 15% tariff would benefit some Asia-Pacific economies: Moody's
US Supreme Court last week ruled against the Trump administration's country-specific tariffs after which Trump imposed 10 per cent tariffs on all countries for 150 days
 "Uniform 15% tariff would benefit some Asia-Pacific economies: Moody's")
Rob Reiner's son Nick pleads not guilty in his parents murder case
Judge told Reiner to return to court April 29 for the scheduling of a preliminary hearing where prosecutors will present evidence and a new judge will decide if it's enough for Reiner to go to trial
 "Rob Reiner's son Nick pleads not guilty in his parents murder case")
China puts Japanese companies on export control lists as tensions rise
Targeted companies include Mitsubishi Heavy Industries subsidiaries in shipbuilding and aircraft engines, plus divisions of Kawasaki Heavy Industries and Fujitsu
 "China puts Japanese companies on export control lists as tensions rise")
Former UK ambassador Peter Mandelson released on bail in Epstein probe
The man was not named, in keeping with British police practice, but the suspect in the case previously was identified as the former diplomat, who is 72
 "Former UK ambassador Peter Mandelson released on bail in Epstein probe")
All about El Mencho, the Mexican drug lord killed in military operation
From a small village in Michoacan to leading the powerful CJNG cartel across 60 countries, El Mencho built a vast drug network before being killed in a Mexican army operation in Jalisco
 "All about El Mencho, the Mexican drug lord killed in military operation")
Trump's 10% global levy takes effect as US moves to rebuild tariff wall
Trump is applying the 10 per cent baseline levy under Section 122 of the 1974 Trade Act, which allows the president to impose the charge for 150 days without congressional approval
 "Trump's 10% global levy takes effect as US moves to rebuild tariff wall")
Ex-South Korean President Yoon appeals life sentence for martial law decree
Yoon's Dec 3, 2024, martial law lasted six hours until lawmakers breached a military blockade at the National Assembly and voted to revoke it, forcing his Cabinet to lift the order
 "Ex-South Korean President Yoon appeals life sentence for martial law decree")
Asian markets wobble as Wall Street selloff rattles investor confidence
Tokyo's Nikkei 225 rose 0.8 per cent and China's CSI 300 gained 1.3 per cent as markets there played catch-up after a holiday
 "Asian markets wobble as Wall Street selloff rattles investor confidence")
EU hits pause on US trade deal after Trump announces 15% global tariff
The European Parliament's trade committee postponed a ratification vote after Trump announced new tariffs, following a US Supreme Court ruling blocking his emergency import taxes
 "EU hits pause on US trade deal after Trump announces 15% global tariff")
Mexican forces tracked drug lord El Mencho to cabin by following his lover
Top security officials revealed details of the operation that led to the death of Mexico's most wanted drug cartel leader
 "Mexican forces tracked drug lord El Mencho to cabin by following his lover")
Trump eyes new trade probes to revive tariffs after court setback
The administration announced that a 10 per cent levy would be imposed beginning Tuesday morning, which Trump subsequently threatened to increase to 15 per cent
Wall Street stocks drop as Trump ramps up tariffs, AI fears mount
The S&P 500 sank 0.8 per cent after Trump said on Saturday that he would place temporary 15 per cent tariffs on other countries
 "Wall Street stocks drop as Trump ramps up tariffs, AI fears mount")
Paramount raises bid for Warner Bros, intensifies Hollywood takeover battle
The fight for Warner Bros. is one of the biggest media deals in years and whichever company wins, it will likely have great influence on the entertainment industry going forward
 "Paramount raises bid for Warner Bros, intensifies Hollywood takeover battle")
Panama moves to occupy canal ports after court scraps CK Hutchison deal
The occupation applies to movable equipment at the ports and 'does not imply the definitive loss of ownership rights,' Panamanian President Mulino said
 "Panama moves to occupy canal ports after court scraps CK Hutchison deal")