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Asian Markets Mixed As Trump Dials Down After EU Tariff Threat

Asian stocks were mixed Monday after Donald Trump thrust his trade war back into the spotlight by threatening the European Union with huge tariffs before extending a deadline for their implementation.

International Business Times

Southeast Asian Leaders Meet To Talk Tariffs, Truce And East Timor

Southeast Asian leaders meet Monday for their first summit since Donald Trump's tariff policies upended global economic norms, with the trade-dependent nations expected to issue a joint message of deep concern over recent US actions.

International Business Times

France's Macron Arrives In Vietnam For Southeast Asia Tour

French President Emmanuel Macron arrived in Vietnam on Sunday for the first leg of a tour of Southeast Asia, where he will pitch his country as a reliable alternative partner to the United States and China.

International Business Times

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Fears grow as new Covid strain emerges in US after cases surge in China

A new Covid variant, thought to have contributed to a wave of infections in China and parts of Asia, has been confirmed to be present in the US

Evening Standard

When you buy a car, you expect it to keep you and your loved ones safe, no matter where you are in the world. But did you know that some of the world’s most popular auto companies are still selling vehicles with outdated safety standards in certain overseas markets? It’s…

Clever Dude

Macron heads to Vietnam as France seeks bigger role in Indo-Pacific

French President Emmanuel Macron begins a tour of Southeast Asia on Sunday, starting with Vietnam – the first visit by a French leader in a decade. The trip is part of France’s push to deepen economic ties in the region, counter China’s influence and navigate tensions over human rights –…

Radio France Internationale

Macron urges trade cooperation with China ahead of South East Asia tour

Amid mounting trade friction between the European Union and China, President Emmanuel Macron made a call to Chinese President Xi Jinping, a move that highlights France’s push to ease trade with Beijing while reinforcing its diplomatic presence in the Indo-Pacific region.

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Asian Stocks Bounce Back After Treasury-led Sell-off

Asian equities stabilised Friday following the previous day's US bond-fuelled sell-off with traders tracking a slight pullback in Treasury yields as Donald Trump's signature tax-cutting budget passed a key congressional vote.

International Business Times

Why Donald Trump has put Asia on the precipice of a nuclear arms race

For the past 75 years, America’s nuclear umbrella has been the keystone that has kept East Asia’s great‑power rivalries from turning atomic.

The Conversation

WARNING: NASA Confirms Highest Category Solar Flares, Affecting Several Parts of the Globe

NASA warned about the highest category solar flares. The Middle East, Asia, and Europe already experienced its effects.

International Business Times UK

Thailand vows tighter controls of cannabis as smuggling cases among tourists soar

Thailand became the first country in Asia to decriminalise cannabis in 2022, which has boosted the country's tourism industry and spawned thousands of shops.

Euronews

Termez Dialogue: In search of a new paradigm for Central and South Asian relations

Strengthening connectivity will create a true win-win scenario. Most importantly, it will provide a powerful impetus for building a unified regional space, laying the foundation for lasting peace, sustainable development, and long-term stability across the region, Dr Eldor Aripov writes.

Euronews

8 Design Flaws That Keep American Cars From Competing Globally

When you think of American cars, you might picture muscle, power, and a certain nostalgic charm. But if you’ve ever wondered why American automakers struggle to compete with their European and Asian counterparts on the global stage, you’re not alone. Despite their rich history and loyal fan base, American cars…

Clever Dude

Most AAPI adults oppose college funding cuts and student deportations, a new poll finds

A new AAPI Data/AP-NORC poll finds that as colleges and universities pull back on diversity practices, young Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islanders are overwhelmingly against cutting federal funding for diversity, equity and inclusion programs in higher education, and deporting students involved in protest activity on campus

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Asian shares climb and oil prices jump more than $1.20 on report Israel may attack Iran

Shares are higher in Asia while oil prices have jumped more than $1.20 a barrel after a report by CNN said Israel may be planning an attack on Iranian nuclear facilities

International Business Times

Vista's Global Growth Strategy: Asia as the New Frontier

Recent financial moves by Vista, totaling over $1.3 Bil, have positioned the company to accelerate its growth in Asian markets while strengthening its global infrastructure.

The Independent UK

What is JN.1 Covid variant driving fresh rise in infections across Asia?

Omicron subvariant has become the dominant global strain, though India reports only mild cases so far

The Conversation

Disaster authoritarianism: how autocratic regimes deal with earthquakes

An earthquake that struck south-east Asia in late March is thought to have killed more than 3,000 people in Myanmar, a country ruled by a military junta that has blocked humanitarian aid and continued waging war on quake-ravaged rebel territory.

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The Guardian - UK

Stock markets and US dollar drop, and bond yields rise, after US credit rating downgrade; EC cuts eurozone growth forecast – as it happened

Long-term US borrowing costs hit 18-month high over 5%, as bond market flashes ‘warning signals’

Livingetc

What Sustainable Interior Design Really Means in 2025 — And Why It’s No Longer Just About the Materials

From humid Asian climates to airtight London retrofits, resiliency is in. Here, experts explain what 'sustainable interior design' means to them

InsideEVs

Lucid Will Ramp Up European Deliveries Using Its Expanded Saudi Plant

Lucid has a strong connection to Saudi Arabia through the country's public investment fund (PIF), which holds a 64% controlling stake in the automaker. Now, Lucid is in the process of adding an expansion to its AMP-2 manufacturing facility in the desert kingdom, which should be ready next year. This…

Latin Times

Cartels Are Taking Advantage of States That Legalized Marijuana To Expand Their Networks: DEA Report

The DEA said in a report that states that legalized or decriminalized Marijuana may be enabling illegal grow ops linked to Asian and Mexican transnational cartels

Evening Standard

FTSE 100 Live 16 May: Index progress continues, LandSec and Future fall on results

AstraZeneca and British American Tobacco today provided fresh support for the FTSE 100 index at the end of a positive week for global markets.

The Independent UK

Asian shares are mixed after Wall Street's rally steadied

Asian shares are mixed after Wall Street drifted higher following various reports on the U.S. economy

The Independent UK

Daniel Dae Kim making history at the Tony Awards and pushing for Asian representation on Broadway

Actor Daniel Dae Kim more than made the nominee list for the Tony Awards

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