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Bessent says Treasury to play bigger role so lenders can finance growth

Bessent said Treasury's stronger involvement in crafting bank regulation would be achieved through the Financial Stability Oversight Council

'Don't wait': Trump lures businesses to US with no tariffs, fast approvals

US President Donald Trump encouraged businesses to follow the example of Apple and other firms that have recently expanded in the US

Wall Street opens mixed after China retaliates with new tariffs on US goods

The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 257.7 points, or 0.68 per cent, at the open to 37,387.91. The S&P 500 fell 17.5 points, or 0.35 per cent, at the open to 4,965.28

Ancora ends US Steel campaign after Trump orders review of Nippon Steel bid

The investor, which recently unveiled a plan that could deliver a cash offer of $75 per share, has said it had no intention of standing in the way of the $55 per share Nippon deal

Israeli airstrike on Gaza building kills at least 23, say health officials

The Al-Ahly hospital said at least 23 people were killed in the strike, including eight women and eight children, figures confirmed by the territory's Health Ministry

'Not seeking trade imbalance': China releases white paper on trade with US

Beijing highlights mutual gains in US-China trade relations, warns against Trump's protectionist policies, and more in white paper

China hits back at US with 84% tariff after Trump admin imposes 104% levy

US China trade war: Beijing had previously called Trump's ultimatum 'coercive' and stated that it would 'fight to the end'

China vows strong response after US imposes additional 50% tariff

The additional tariffs on China kicked in after Beijing refused to meet Trump's deadline to withdraw its own retaliatory levies on the US

Japan is living in future; builds 3D printed train station in just 6 hours

According to a NYT report, the components of this station were 3D-printed somewhere else and were assembled on the site at Hatshushima in March 2025, making it the world's first

Beijing denies claims of Chinese troops fighting with Russia in Ukraine

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said in Beijing that China has played a constructive role in politically resolving the Ukraine crisis

US firms eye investment in nation's untapped minerals sector: Pakistan

Pakistan's massive copper and gold deposits are located in Reko Diq, a district in restive Balochistan, which has witnessed a surge in attacks by Baloch separatists in recent years

Senate confirms Elbridge Colby as Pentagon policy chief despite GOP split

Colby faced bipartisan scrutiny during his confirmation over past remarks questioning Russia's invasion of Ukraine and suggesting the US could manage a nuclear-armed Iran

Gamers roast Elon Musk mid-flight, force him to rage-quit livestream

Elon Musk's Starlink demo livestream turned into a chaotic roast fest as gamers trolled him mid-flight, forcing the billionaire to rage-quit and delete the video

'Watermelon head': Trump mocks Adam Schiff as criticism over tariffs mounts

Amid market turmoil and escalating trade tensions, Donald Trump ridicules Senator Adam Schiff with personal jabs, as Schiff warns of a looming 'Trump recession' and global fallout

Fire at China nursing home kills 20 elderly residents, 19 hospitalised

A total of 39 elderly residents were residing in the building when the blaze broke out around 9 pm on Tuesday (local time) in Longhua County, Chengde City, state-run Xinhua news agency reported

Beijing increases diplomatic pressure on Africa as US influence wanes

Beijing has built deep ties with African leaders by developing mines and building infrastructure through state-owned construction companies, often funded by loans from state-owned banks

'Cut by mistake': US restores aid to UN food programmes in 14 nations

The US says it mistakenly cut UN food aid to 14 crisis-hit nations and is now restoring funding after warnings that millions could face starvation

US plans to deploy long-range drones near Taiwan: Japan's defence minister

Japanese Defence Minister Gen Nakatani said the security environment around the country was becoming increasingly severe

Trump mocks world leaders over negotiations, says they're 'kissing my a**'

He also mocked rebel Republicans who suggested that the US Congress should take over the negotiations with these countries

'Boys will be boys': White House on Elon Musk vs Peter Navarro tariff clash

Peter Navarro rejected Elon Musk's call for 'zero tariffs' with Europe, labelling him a 'car assembler'. Musk fired back, calling Navarro a 'moron'