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'I know more than he does': Trump slams Fed chair Powell at 100-day rally

At his 100-day rally, US President Donald Trump reignites feud with Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell, and defends tariffs as tools to revive US manufacturing

Taiwan detects 20 sorties of Chinese aircraft, 8 vessels near its territory

According to the MND, 18 sorties crossed the median line and entered Taiwan's northern, southwestern, and eastern Air Defence Identification Zones (ADIZ)

Starbucks earnings disappoint as CEO Niccol's strategy hits US roadblocks

Investors have placed their bets on Niccol's turnaround strategy for the brand, whose sales have fallen for four straight quarters

North Korea test-fires missiles from its new destroyer, eyes naval boost

North Korea last week unveiled the 5,000-ton warship equipped with what it called the most powerful weapons built in its warship industry

Vietnam marks 50 years since war's end with parade, message of peace

Thousands camped overnight on the streets of Ho Chi Minh City once known as Saigon to watch the parade, drinking strong black coffee and their faces painted with the Vietnamese flag

US govt's new policy terminates legal status of international students

The new details emerged in lawsuits filed by some of the students who suddenly had their status cancelled in recent weeks with little explanation

UK military launches airstrikes with US targeting Yemen's Houthi rebels

UK's Defence Ministry described the site attacked as a cluster of buildings, used by the Houthis to manufacture drones of the type used to attack ships in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden

Apple reshuffles global affairs, music teams in latest leadership shake-up

The global affairs reorganisation includes adjusting management of the government teams for Europe, India, China and other parts of Asia

Tariff talks with India 'going great', might have a deal soon, says Trump

Trump's remarks came ahead of a Michigan rally. Speaking to reporters outside the White House, he also informed them of his plans to visit Africa and hold talks with Australian officials

$6 bn funding crisis at US mass transit threatens commuters, travel

The Trump administration's spending cuts raise fears of job losses that could slash transit ridership, while tariffs may fuel inflation, making riders less able to afford potential fare hikes

China's factory activity shrinks in Apr as PMI dips to 49, recovery stalls

The official purchasing managers' index (PMI) fell to 49.0 in April versus 50.5 in March, below the 50-mark separating growth from contraction

Canadian prime minister's Liberals fall short of majority in Parliament

The vote-counting agency Elections Canada has processed nearly all ballots in what turned out to be a razor-close race that will leave the Liberals three seats short of a majority

McDonald's, Coca-Cola still see risks, stay cautious on operating in Russia

Coca-Cola said in its letter that "sanction regimes and other legal hurdles remain in place, impacting any considerations about returning to the Russian market"

China lashes out at US as tensions escalate over space observatory in Chile

China's ambassador to Chile, Niu Qingbao, lambasted the United States for interfering in Chile's sovereign right to independently choose its partners

Harvard vows reforms after internal reports on antisemitism, anti-Arab bias

In a campus message, Harvard President Alan Garber said Harvard has made necessary changes and essential progress over the last year but promised further action

Meta launches AI app; Zuckerberg chats with Nadella at developer conference

Meta AI app, built with the company's Llama 4 AI system. It includes a discover feed that lets users see how others are interacting with AI. It also has a voice mode for interacting with the AI

Judge orders Trump admin to restore $12 million for Radio Free Europe

US Judge Royce Lamberth granted a temporary order requiring the US Agency for Global Media to release April 2025 funds to Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty amid a lawsuit to keep the station running

Trump admin plans to label Haitian gangs as foreign terror organisations

According to the notification sent to congressional committees on April 23, the Trump administration said it intends to designate the Haitian gangs Viv Ansamm and Gran Grif as foreign terrorist groups

Trump secures future of Michigan air base with new fighter jet announcement

Trump delivered the news at Selfridge Air National Guard Base in Macomb County, shortly after arriving in Michigan for an evening rally marking his 100th day in office

UN agencies that provide aid worldwide cut jobs, costs as US funding drops

UN agency cuts underscore the impact of President Donald Trump's decision to pull the US back from its position as the world's single largest aid donor