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Donald Trump orders fresh review of Nippon Steel's bid for US Steel

The White House directive sent the share price of US Steel up 12 per cent

White House denies Trump mulling 90-day tariff pause, terms it 'fake news'

The Dow Jones Industrial Average suffered losses exceeding 1,500 points for the first time in history, including a 2,231-point drop on Friday

China floats interest rate cuts, industry aid to counter Trump tariff hit

The reserve requirement ratio for financial institutions and the central bank's policy rates can be cut anytime going forward, the state-owned People's Daily said in a commentary on Sunday

Singapore PM Wong warns of trouble as US tariffs threaten global trade

Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong, who stepped aside as prime minister in May after two decades in the job, followed with remarks of his own at a community event on Sunday

Wall Street slides as Trump digs in on tariffs; Dow, S&P fall over 2%

Donald Trump threatens additional tariffs on China

Global markets sink as Trump stands firm on tariffs, trade tensions rise

Countries are scrambling to figure out how to respond to the tariffs, with China and others retaliating quickly

JPMorgan CEO Dimon warns tariffs could slow US growth, fuel inflation

Jamie Dimon expressed concerns about how the tariffs would impact America's long-term economic alliances

Trump vows 50% tariffs on China if Beijing sticks to 34% retaliatory duties

Trump's threat, which he delivered on social media, came after China said it would retaliate against US tariffs announced last week

'Sometimes medicine is needed to fix something': Trump on tariffs backlash

Announced on April 2, the tariffs take effect April 9, targetting imports from numerous countries, including several of the US's long-standing allies

'Don't be weak or stupid': Trump tells Americans amid market meltdown

Donald Trump touted the steep drop in oil prices - largely driven by fears of reduced demand - as a policy win in a post on Truth Social

US denies Tahawwur Rana's plea seeking stay on his extradition to India

Rana, 64, a Canadian national of Pakistani origin, is currently lodged in the Metropolitan Detention Center in Los Angeles

British PM visits JLR's UK headquarters amid Trump's car tariff turmoil

In an attempt to strike an optimistic note, Starmer said the UK was prepared for this age of industrial renewal even as he admitted that tariffs are an unwanted levy

Is there a new kind of war playing out for Europe beneath the sea?

In the Baltic Sea, undersea cables and pipelines that power homes, connect data, and sustain economies are reportedly being struck, severed, and quietly repaired repeatedly

UK, UAE, US withdraw nearly $1 billion from Pakistan's treasury bills

The United Kingdom, traditionally Pakistan's largest T-bill investor, had invested $710 million during FY25 but withdrew $625 million

Trump calls China 'biggest abuser' while defending his tariff imposition

Trump criticised China as the top abuser of the US, saying tariffs are bringing in billions weekly despite China's 34% hike after decades of trade imbalance

Trump's tariff effect: How Vietnam turned into Nike's Achilles' heel

US sportswear brand Nike faces a significant impact from Trump's 46 per cent tariff on Vietnamese goods, where half of its shoes are made, potentially leading to price hikes for consumers

Real-life GTA? Shanghai's 3D twin helps police prep for every mission

Shanghai's police are using a hyperrealistic digital twin of the city, enabling virtual patrols and real-time data access to enhance crime prevention and emergency response

World's largest deforestation: Indonesia to clear forests size of Belgium

Indonesia's planned deforestation threatens the world's third-largest rainforest, home to endangered species like orangutans, elephants, and rare giant forest flowers

Scientists behind Ozempic and Wegovy win $3-million Breakthrough Prize

Five scientists who pioneered GLP-1-based drugs Ozempic and Wegovy receive $3 million Breakthrough Prize for life-changing contributions to diabetes and obesity treatment

They have no idea why they are even there: Musk slams 'Hands Off' protests

Thousands of people across all the states of the US have staged protests against Donald Trump and Elon Musk on Saturday (local time)