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China, US hold talks on tariffs in first bid to de-escalate trade war

Analysts have low expectations of a breakthrough, but host Switzerland hopes ‘road map’ will emerge.

Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

China’s call for restraint comes hours before India, Pakistan agree to ‘full ceasefire’

Beijing expresses ‘deep concern’ over escalation, with Donald Trump posting hours later about ‘full and immediate ceasefire’ mediated by US.

Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Hong Kong’s Cathay drink mix-up: why it happened and how to protect yourself

The Post explores how crew mistakenly served wine to three-year-old and steps passengers can take to safeguard against such mix-ups.

Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

India and Pakistan agree to ceasefire after weeks of deadly clashes

The conflict was triggered by a massacre of tourists last month that India blames on Pakistan.

Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Monsoon forecasts raise India’s hopes for bumper harvests

The monsoon delivers nearly 70 per cent of the rain India needs for farms and to recharge aquifers and reservoirs.

Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Judges have a warning about Trump’s rapid deportations: Americans could be next

Judges across the country continue to note that if courts don’t protect the rights of the least popular and most vulnerable, everyone is at risk.

Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

Pakistan launches military retaliation against India

Donald Trump claims ‘full and immediate’ ceasefire to take place after missile strikes brought two sides closer to full-scale war

Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

My nephew asks if he will eat meat only in heaven. I struggle to answer

The most difficult aspect of the famine in Gaza is having to explain it to little children.

Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Venezuela’s PSUV Secretary General Calls to Participate on Legislative and Local Electoral Simulation

The Secretary General of the United Socialist Party of Venezuela (PSUV), Diosdado Cabello, invited the Venezuelan people to participate actively in the “Electoral Simulacrum 2025”, prior to the May 25th elections for states governors, National Assembly (AN, Parliament) diputies and local Legislative Councils. RELATED: Great Patriotic Pole’s Parliament Candidates Meet With The Health Sector In […]

Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

US military leaders wade into fight over tax breaks for critical minerals

Fight is underscoring scrambled political alliances surrounding Biden-era Inflation Reduction Act

Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Roll out the barrel: Scotch makers toast UK trade deal with India

Agreement will halve tariffs on whisky into world’s biggest export market by volume for the spirit

Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Transatlantic antitrust ties fray as US and EU regulators squabble

After years of co-operation to check Big Tech, competition enforcers have turned to trading barbs

Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Gaza’s farmers and fishermen eat weeds and turtles as food runs out

Attacks on agriculture exacerbate desperate shortages and enclave’s slide towards famine

Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Spain: Curbs lifted after toxic smoke confined thousands

Some 160,000 people were confined to their homes after a fire at an industrial estate caused a toxic cloud of chlorine. The fire services reported "no casualties" thus far.

Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Guterres welcomes India-Pakistan ceasefire

Following pronouncements of an end to hostilities between India and Pakistan, neighbouring nuclear powers, the UN Secretary-General, António Guterres, said that the organisation stands ready to support efforts aimed at promoting peace and stability in the region.

Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source: UN News favicon UN News

‘We can do better’ for pedestrian and cyclist safety worldwide

A cycling network expanded from 70 kilometres to over 400 kilometres in Fortaleza, Brazil. A project to create a bike lane in every street of Paris. And the longest pedestrian and cycle tunnel in the world, in the Norwegian coastal city of Bergen.

Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source: UN News favicon UN News

Fact check: Is Germany's AfD not right-wing extremist?

The AfD and its supporters are celebrating the claim that the domestic intelligence service has "withdrawn" its classification of the party as "confirmed right-wing extremist." The facts, however, tell a different story.

Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Fact check: Germany's AfD no longer 'right-wing extremist'?

The AfD and its supporters claim that Germany's domestic intelligence agency no longer classifies the party as "right-wing extremist." The facts, however, tell a different story.

Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Iranian nuclear enrichment ‘red line’ for US ahead of new talks, envoy Steve Witkoff says

Trump has voiced hope for reaching a deal with Tehran to avert an Israeli strike on Iran’s nuclear programme that could ignite a wider war.

Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

President Lula Regrets European Countries Refuse Celebrate 80 Years of Soviet Victory in Moscow

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva lamented this Saturday that the leaders of European countries, with the exception of Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico, were absent from the celebrations for the 80th anniversary of the Red Army’s victory over Nazi Germany in Moscow. RELATED: Brazilian President Lula Travels to Russia and China “France had […]

Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

Children among 21 killed in Israel’s attacks on Gaza amid aid blockade

Cancer and diabetes patients among those suffering from Israel's ban on entry of all items, including medicine, in Gaza.

Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

India and Pakistan agree to ceasefire

The two nuclear-armed countries agreed to start talks on a "broad set of issues at a neutral site," U.S. says.

Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

BMW, Toyota, Mercedes-Benz recall nearly 70,000 vehicles in China over safety concerns

The large-scale recall follows a series of Chinese measures aimed at improving car safety after an accident involving a Xiaomi EV.

Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Ukraine, European allies want 30-day truce with Russia starting Monday

The leaders of Germany, France, the UK and Poland have reaffirmed their support for Ukraine after meeting with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Kyiv.

Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Israeli forces kill dozens in Gaza in past 24 hours: Palestinian health ministry

Israeli forces kill dozens in Gaza in past 24 hours: Palestinian health ministry The Palestinian health ministry said on Saturday that Israeli forces have killed 23 people and injured more than 100 people in the past 24 hours. The ministry said at least 10 people were killed on Saturday alone, including five members of the same family after an Israeli strike hit their tent. The latest casualties bring the total number...

Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

55 things you need to know about the new Pope Leo XIV

The first American to preside over the church spent much of his career as a missionary abroad.

Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

Keeta riders in Hong Kong strike over pay reduction and no peak hour subsidies

Dozens of workers take to the streets of Tsuen Wan and Mei Foo to demand fairer wages, but company defends pay structure.

Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Rachel Reeves prepares to launch Isa review

Treasury to begin consultation as UK chancellor looks to encourage savers to invest in domestic stocks

Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

As EU scrutinises US trade deal with Britain, China is the ‘elephant in the room’

European officials are studying the agreement for signs of how Trump might cajole them into adopting tougher policies on China.

Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

US-China financial decoupling

Despite their political differences, China and the US are deeply financially entwined. This series looks at attempts by the nations to decouple their finances, and what may result.

Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

UN: Israel's plan to deliver aid to Gaza's population 'does not meet' humanitarian standards

UN: Israel's plan to deliver aid to Gaza's population 'does not meet' humanitarian standards A UN spokesperson has sounded the alarm and warned that Israel's plan to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza's population "does not meet the minimum bar for principled humanitarian support." "It will not deliver aid to people in need based on independent needs assessments – the globally tested and donor-demanded minimum...

Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Jack Ma’s Alibaba visit and replica flat spark nostalgia over company’s humble start

A cheerful mood at Alibaba’s annual event for friends and family, as the company navigates business challenges.

Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Qatar leads Syria search for bodies of US hostages killed by ISIL: Report

The search and rescue group has found the remains of three unidentified bodies so far, according to anonymous sources.

Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Vance brushes off apparent Pope Leo XIV criticism: ‘I try not to play the politicization of the Pope game’

The vice president’s comments come after his public dispute with the late Pope Francis.

Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

US and China seek to de-escalate trade war

Senior US and Chinese officials have met in Geneva seeking to defuse trade war tensions. Since President Donald Trump's tariff rollout, tariffs on goods imports between the world's two largest economies have soared.

Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)