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Bessent says China tariffs not sustainable as US willing to de-escalate

Bessent said the tariffs - 145 per cent on Chinese products and 125 per cent on US products - would have to come down before trade talks can proceed

Iran must give up nuclear enrichment in any deal with US, says Rubio

Iran insists its nuclear programme is for civilian energy use and says it does not seek to make weapons-grade uranium to build atomic bombs

Trump to hold rally in Michigan next week to mark first 100 days in office

The rally will take place one day before Trump's 100th day in office a traditional early milestone in which a president's progress is measured against campaign promises.

Dozen US states sue Trump administration over tariffs, trade policy

The suit, filed in the US Court of International Trade in Manhattan, argues that Congress didn't grant Trump the necessary authority to impose the tariffs

Hackers use Japanese brokerage a/cs in $700 mn global stock manipulation

he scams typically use the hacked accounts to buy thinly traded stocks both domestically and overseas, allowing anyone who has built up a position earlier to cash out at inflated values

Raising millionaire tax would push the wealthy to leave US: Donald Trump

Trump's remarks are likely to pour cold water on discussions about creating a new 40 per cent tax bracket for people earning $1 million or more

Iran to allow team for talks on restoring nuclear checks, says UN watchdog

US is looking to ensure Iran doesn't develop nuclear weapons, while Iran wants the easing of sanctions that have damaged its econom

Trump again flags Canada's reliance on US days ahead of federal election

Trump re-inserted himself into Canada's election during a signing ceremony inside the Oval office saying Canada would cease to exist as a country without the US buying goods from Canada

Trump putting his 'touches' on WH with flagpoles, Oval Office overhaul

The Republican president recently hung new artworks featuring himself, including a rendering of him with his fist raised after last year's attempted assassination in Pennsylvania

World's biggest companies have caused $28 trillion in climate damage: Study

A Dartmouth College research team came up with the estimated pollution caused by 111 companies, with more than half of the total dollar figure coming from 10 fossil fuel providers

Bessent says IMF, World Bank need reform, sees chance for China deal

America first does not mean America alone, he said in a speech to the Institute of International Finance, where he also promised support for the multilateral banks' core missions

Zelenskyy prolonging war by resisting calls to cede Crimea to Russia: Trump

During similar talks last week in Paris, US officials presented a proposal that included allowing Russia to keep control of occupied Ukrainian territory as part of a deal

84 per cent of world's coral reefs hit by worst bleaching event on record

The average annual sea surface temperature of oceans away from the poles was a record 20.87 degrees Celsius

Americans see govt as inefficient, but sceptical if Musk & DOGE can fix it

Recent poll suggests that while many Americans support improving government efficiency, there is growing concerns about Elon Musk's leadership of DOGE causing sharp divisions among US voters

Trump admin would consider cutting China tariffs as part of talks

China tariffs could come down to between 50% and 65%, the paper said, citing a White House official

US markets bounce after Trump says he won't try to fire Fed Chair Powell

Futures for the Dow Jones Industrial Average jumped 1.9% before the bell Wednesday, while S&P 500 futures rose 2.6%. Nasdaq futures climbed a full 3%

US, Russia may pause Ukraine talks until Zelenskyy okays Trump envoy deal

The London meet on Ukraine was downgraded to expert-level after State Secretary Marco Rubio and Steve Witkoff cancelled their visit

How a viral TikTok chocolate trend is shaking up global pistachio trade

A viral pistachio-filled chocolate bar from Dubai has sent TikTok into a frenzy - fuelling global demand, straining supplies, and pushing nut prices to record highs

Earthquake of 6.2 magnitude shakes Istanbul, no casulaties reported

There were no immediate reports of damage, but people evacuated buildings as the quake hit and shook the city, located on the European and Asian shores of the Bosphorus strait

Pope Francis funeral: Date, time, location, key guests, and burial details

Pope Francis died on Monday after a stroke, shortly after returning home from a prolonged hospital stay where he was treated for double pneumonia