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As Trump tariffs hit, Chinese EVs threaten Malaysia’s auto industry with price war tactics

Chinese EV makers, facing US tariffs, are targeting Southeast Asia, threatening Malaysia’s auto industry with steep discounts and potential job losses.

Published on: April 12, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Gabon's junta chief expected to win election as polls open

Gabon is voting on Saturday in a presidential election. Brice Oligui Nguema, who led a 2023 coup, is widely expected to win.

Published on: April 12, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

What this week’s stock market volatility means for European investors

A gradual drip feed of investment into a diverse range of quality companies could be a smart approach, Nick Saunders writes.

Published on: April 12, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

As Trump brings the EU and China closer, reality keeps pulling them apart

The chaos unleashed by Donald Trump's tariffs has fuelled speculation of an imminent rapprochement between the European Union and China. But the cold hard facts might stand in the way.

Published on: April 12, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

China CEO influencer defends unruly mainland tourists despite feeling frustrated at times

Reality dating show star admits to ‘sometimes being annoyed’ by behaviour of Chinese tourists, issues warning over pandering to stereotypes.

Published on: April 12, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Indonesia’s Prabowo: Gaza violence underscores breakdown of world’s rules-based system

Indonesian president says violence and unilateral decisions by the West are only leading the world towards unrest with little say for emerging nations.

Published on: April 12, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Trump replaces Obama portrait with one of himself

Donald Trump swapped a portrait of former US President Barack Obama that hung in the White House with one of himself.

Published on: April 12, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

US judge rules Mahmoud Khalil can be deported

The Trump administration claimed that the activism of Mahmoud Khalil, a Palestinian student at Columbia University, could harm US foreign policy despite being "lawful."

Published on: April 12, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Germany: No return to compulsory military service

The Bundeswehr urgently needs to recruit and that has triggered a debate on a possible return to conscription. However, the military profession is struggling to attract young people.

Published on: April 12, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Germany plans voluntary military service

The Bundeswehr urgently needs to recruit and that has triggered a debate on a possible return to conscription. However, the military profession is struggling to attract young people.

Published on: April 12, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Latest news bulletin | April 12th – Morning

Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

Published on: April 12, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

US dollar’s haven status under threat, fund managers warn

Erratic policymaking and rising trade barriers are jeopardising confidence in the currency

Published on: April 12, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

US, EU, German business chambers in China brace for ‘long-lasting’ trade war

Some say China-US strife offers an opportunity for other third countries to re-evaluate their relationship with China.

Published on: April 12, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Rich Indonesians wary of Prabowo’s policies, economic stability, send wealth overseas

The shift began in October when Prabowo came to power but accelerated substantially after the rupiah plunged in March, people have said.

Published on: April 12, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Why has the number of community nannies in Hong Kong plunged?

Industry players say 41 per cent year-on-year drop partly due to fears over abuse allegations following earlier scandal that tarnished care sector.

Published on: April 12, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Jeremiah Ostriker, Astrophysicist, 1937-2025

The scientist played a key role in establishing that dark matter pervades the universe

Published on: April 12, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Starmer’s opportunity to ride the Trump rollercoaster

A big question hanging over Britain’s prospects is whether the prime minister can grow on the job

Published on: April 12, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Trump’s championing of Afrikaner grievances sparks backlash in South Africa

US president and his adviser Elon Musk seize on discredited claims to launch economic assault against African nation

Published on: April 12, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

The mounting cost of the final send-off

Undertakers can be adept at upselling — but funerals needn’t be flashy affairs

Published on: April 12, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Putin’s war chest under threat as oil prices slide

Donald Trump’s tariff war adds pressure to Russian economy

Published on: April 12, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

The ‘dire wolf’ dilemma

There’s clever technology behind the de-extinction of species but it may have undesired consequences

Published on: April 12, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

The last grand strategists: what Brzezinski and Kissinger could teach Trump

Living parallel lives, they counselled presidents and changed the course of the cold war. How would they steer America today?

Published on: April 12, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Brinkmanship in GNU devastating for SA

The Trump factor, plus the ANC and the DA playing to the brink, has cost the country R1 trillion

Published on: April 12, 2025 | Source: Mail & Guardian Africa favicon Mail & Guardian Africa

Venezuela Blames US Sanctions for Chevron’s Return of Oil Shipments to PDVSA

Venezuelan VP Delcy Rodríguez claims US economic sanctions forced Chevron to return crude shipments to PDVSA, while asserting Venezuela’s oil industry resilience. Related: Venezuela Denounces Theft of PDVSA Plane by the U.S. Venezuela Accuses US of Forcing Chevron to Return Crude Shipments Venezuelan Executive Vice President Delcy Rodríguez has publicly accused the United States government […]

Published on: April 12, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

Italy sends 40 rejected asylum seekers to Albania

Forty migrants were brought by a navy ship to Italian-run detention centers in Albania. The camps had originally been intended to process irregular migrants' asylum applications before they even reached Italy.

Published on: April 12, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

WATCH | Palestinian activist's deportation a 'violation of free speech,' says advocate

A U.S. judge has ruled the Trump administration can deport Mahmoud Khalil, a Columbia University graduate detained last month for his role in pro-Palestinian protests. Will Creeley, legal director at the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression, called the decision a 'clear violation' of First Amendment principles related to free speech.

Published on: April 12, 2025 | Source: CBC News - Canada favicon CBC News - Canada

Argentina secures $20bn IMF deal by relaxing currency controls

Fund to give unusually large upfront transfer to libertarian President Javier Milei

Published on: April 12, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

RFK Jr. vows to find cause of autism by September — experts have doubts

The U.S. is launching a massive effort to determine the cause of autism, Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy said Thursday, sparking concern among medical experts and advocates, who question the feasibility and focus of the research.

Published on: April 12, 2025 | Source: CBC News - Canada favicon CBC News - Canada

Trump to end protected status for Afghans and Cameroonians

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem found the conditions in both countries no longer merited US protections, a statement says.

Published on: April 12, 2025 | Source: BBC Africa favicon BBC Africa

Venezuela Detains Three in “Terrorist” Power Grid Sabotage Case

Venezuela arrests three for allegedly sabotaging the power grid by stealing copper and cables. Government calls it a “terrorist act” during Holy Week, amid ongoing electricity shortages. Related: Venezuelan Government Denounces Terrorist Attack Against National Power Grid Venezuelan authorities have detained three individuals accused of sabotaging the country’s electrical infrastructure in what the government has […]

Published on: April 12, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

Judge rules Mahmoud Khalil can be deported for campus protests

Columbia University graduate student at centre of Trump case over pro-Palestinian activism is expected to appeal

Published on: April 12, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Erdoğan positions Turkey as point of stability for European security and Syria

Erdoğan said European security is ‘unthinkable without Turkey’ after White House warned that the continent must look after its own security.

Published on: April 12, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Trump officials end ‘temporary protected status’ for Afghans, Cameroonians

More than 14,600 Afghans and 7,900 Cameroonians are legally in the US under the programme which grants temporary safety.

Published on: April 12, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Asean’s ‘illusion of solidarity’ splinters amid Trump’s tariff threats

While Malaysia calls for a united front, the reality is a race for bilateral deals, with Vietnam leading the charge – as China watches on.

Published on: April 12, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Silvio Rodríguez Announces 2025 South American Tour: A Triumphant Return

Cuban music legend Silvio Rodríguez reveals 2025 South American tour dates, visiting Chile, Argentina, Uruguay, Peru and Colombia after three-year hiatus. Related: Cuban Singer-Songwriter Eduardo Sosa Passes Away at 52 Silvio Rodríguez, the legendary figure of Cuban Nueva Trova movement, has confirmed a highly anticipated tour through South America scheduled for late 2025. The 78-year-old […]

Published on: April 11, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English