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Industries hit a wall on relief from Trumpโs tariffs
The administration hasnโt set up a formal process for carve-outs from tariffs, keeping businesses uncertain about whether they may be able to secure relief.
Published on: April 20, 2025 | Source:
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Coldplay creates HK$1.2 billion for Hong Kong, helps build โentire city brandโ
Four shows drew tourists from around region, but value of concert stop seen as going beyond extra revenue.
Published on: April 20, 2025 | Source:Pope holds brief meeting with JD Vance on Easter Sunday
The Vice President of the United States, who converted to Catholicism a few years ago, met the Pope at the Vatican. The pontiff had repeatedly criticised the US' tough anti-immigration policies.
Published on: April 20, 2025 | Source:Israeli strike killes one person in Lebanon: Lebanese Health Ministry
Israeli strike killes one person in Lebanon: Lebanese Health Ministry Lebanon's health ministry is reporting that an Israeli drone strike has killed one person in the country's south. Al Jazeera is reporting that the strike took place in the town of Kaoutariyet as-Siyad in southern Lebanon.
Published on: April 20, 2025 | Source:US is โseeking maximum concessions from Iranโ
โTrump's business-like approach to diplomacy is counterproductiveโ.
Published on: April 20, 2025 | Source:Drunk Chinese man impales himself on metal rod, needs 10-hour life-saving surgery
Intoxicated diner stands up, then falls, ramming metal rod into brain through mouth as shocked colleagues look on.
Published on: April 20, 2025 | Source:Rustbelt gamble: GE Vernova rides AI power boom into uncertain future
Shares in the turbine maker soared last year but now it must contend with DeepSeek and Donald Trump
Published on: April 20, 2025 | Source:Latest news bulletin | April 20th โ Midday
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Published on: April 20, 2025 | Source:Hong Kong residents make 2.2 million outbound trips for Easter break
Catering industry representative forecasts 30 per cent decline in business during Easter compared with last year.
Published on: April 20, 2025 | Source:Chinaโs C909 passenger jet spreads wings with VietJet, after TransNusa, Lao Airlines
Vietnam becomes third Southeast Asian country to sign on the Comac-made aircraft, which will be operated on lease from Chengdu Airlines.
Published on: April 20, 2025 | Source:Digital wallets poised to overtake credit cards in Hong Kong by 2030: report
A survey found that 42 per cent of Hongkongers use Alipay and 22 per cent use Apple Pay, but credit cards are likely to remain relevant.
Published on: April 20, 2025 | Source:โDiplomatic domino effectโ: will Franceโs push for Palestinian statehood isolate the US?
Franceโs president is seizing a global leadership vacuum left by Washington to champion a two-state solution. The effects could be profound.
Published on: April 20, 2025 | Source:Listening for Whale Sounds 1,000 feet Deep in the Antarctic Ocean
GERLACHE STRAIT, AntarcticaโThe steel gray sea mirrored the overcast sky as Heidi Ahonen buckled her life jacket over her red waterproof coat. In just a few minutes she would jet out on a small inflatable zodiac boat in search of an underwater recording device she hoped to retrieve from more than 1,000 feet below the [โฆ]
Published on: April 20, 2025 | Source:With African mining interests at stake, China wades into DR Congo-Rwanda conflict
As M23 rebels cause havoc in the DR Congo, China has taken the unusual step to speak out. But experts say it isnโt a total policy departure.
Published on: April 20, 2025 | Source:Crowds bask in sunshine as temperatures exceed 33 degrees in Hong Kong
Observatory says warm weather set to continue for next few days before becoming unsettled in latter part of week.
Published on: April 20, 2025 | Source:How should Hongkongers react to being dragged into Trumpโs tariff war?
US tariffs are bound to damage the cityโs economy, including through potential job losses and further price rises.
Published on: April 20, 2025 | Source:Famed sherpa Kami Rita to attempt 31st Mount Everest climb, break own record
Kami Rita holds the record for the most successful ascents of Mount Everest at 30 times โ in May last year he climbed the peak twice.
Published on: April 20, 2025 | Source:โHong Kong could fall short of 2% growth forecast amid Trump tariffsโ
Veteran banker George Leung also says local stock market may experience short-term fluctuations.
Published on: April 20, 2025 | Source:In Italy, King Charles offers 'a surprisingly explicit show of support' for Canada
During his recent state visit to Italy, King Charles had much praise for his hosts, but there was a noteworthy moment when he drew attention to another country and his connection to it: Canada.
Published on: April 20, 2025 | Source:Japan, amid an unprecedented travel boom, is starting to charge tourists more to visit
Japan surpassed 10 million visitors at the fastest pace ever this year, reaching that mark already in March, official data showed on Wednesday, as a weak yen propels an unprecedented tourism boom.
Published on: April 20, 2025 | Source:Hong Kong orchestra sets UN record for attendance at eco-friendly huqin series
Hong Kong Chinese Orchestraโs record-breaking musical series centred around use of more eco-friendly design for ancient string instrument.
Published on: April 20, 2025 | Source:Iran and US conclude nuclear talks in Rome and agree on another round next week
Rome has become 'the capital of peace and dialogue' Italian Foreign Minister Tajani claimed. The talks were mediated by Oman.
Published on: April 20, 2025 | Source:Latest news bulletin | April 20th โ Morning
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Published on: April 20, 2025 | Source:South Korea confronts unseen scars of AI sex crimes: โthe law didnโt protect meโ
Victims lament a lack of police help to resolve their cases, while sex educators call for a change in gender attitudes to tackle the scourge.
Published on: April 20, 2025 | Source:Malaysia bids farewell to Chinese pandas as new conservation deal begins
Fu Wa and Feng Yi, who have been in Malaysia for 11 years, will be replaced with a new pair under Xi Jinpingโs freshly signed deal.
Published on: April 20, 2025 | Source:Why fixing flats to make them safe for Hong Kongโs elderly is booming business
Companies say demand for renovation work is soaring and younger customers are also willing to spend at an earlier age to prepare for safer retirement.
Published on: April 20, 2025 | Source:Island infiltrators: Taiwan spy scandals expose frailty of political and military defences
As government aides are investigated, there is alarm over Beijingโs intensifying efforts to undermine Taiwanese authorities from within.
Published on: April 20, 2025 | Source:Gunmen shoot 12 dead at Ecuador cockfight
Gunmen in fake army uniforms opened fire at a cockfighting ring, in a suspected gang-related attack.
Published on: April 20, 2025 | Source:Munich's famous river surfing spot closed after accident
The German city of Munich has closed its river surf wave known as the Eisbachwelle after a surfer was critically injured.
Published on: April 20, 2025 | Source:Putin announces 30 hour Ukraine ceasefire over Easter. Warring sides swap record number of POW
Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced a temporary Easter ceasefire in Ukraine, as Russia and Ukraine swapped hundreds of captured soldiers in the largest exchange since Moscow's full-scale invasion started over three years ago.
Published on: April 20, 2025 | Source:โNobodyโs going to walk with herโ: can Jacinta Nampijinpa Price work with Indigenous organisations if she becomes minister?
Protests have greeted Price on the campaign trail, and leading Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander campaigners say having the Coalition senator in the Indigenous affairs portfolio would be a โdisasterโElection 2025 live updates: Australia federal election campaignPolls tracker; election guide; full federal election coverageAnywhere but Canberra; interactive electorates guideListen to the latest episode of our new...
Published on: April 20, 2025 | Source:Three fired Pentagon officials say they've been 'slandered' by 'baseless attacks' from 'unnamed' officials
Three Pentagon officials fired on Friday after being placed on administrative leave amid an ongoing investigation into information leaks at the Defense Department say they are "incredibly disappointed by the manner in which our service at the Department of Defense ended." In a joint statement from Dan Caldwell, Colin Carroll, and Darin Selnick, posted on...
Published on: April 19, 2025 | Source:Man fatally stabbed in Melbourne's popular Chapel Street nightclub strip
Homicide Squad detectives are investigating the death of a man in Melbourne's inner south-east this morning, along with an unrelated serious assault of a woman in the coastal town of Barwon Heads.
Published on: April 19, 2025 | Source:Thousands protest, as new round of anti-Trump rallies hits US cities
Demonstrators took aim at the US presidentโs deportation of migrants and his administrationโs โdirect assaultโ on the rule of law.
Published on: April 19, 2025 | Source:Evening update
Evening update Good evening MEE readers, Our live coverage will now pause for a few hours until tomorrow morning. Here's a look at some of the key developments from today: Israel launched attacks across several different areas of the Gaza Strip, killing more than 40 people on Saturday. That included strikes on the al-Mawasidisplacement camps, as well as a drone strike targeting civilians in Beit Hanoun. Hamas's armed...
Published on: April 19, 2025 | Source: