Biden wants to triple China tariffs on steel, aluminum imports
President Joe Biden will call on the U.S. Trade Representative to triple the China tariff…
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Columbia president faces anti-Semitism Congress hearing: What’s at stake?
Previous hearings led to the resignation of Harvard and UPenn bosses. Now Columbia’s Minouche Shafik…
High company valuations a ‘worry,’ IMF’s capital markets chief says
High corporate valuations could pose a significant risk to financial stability as market optimism becomes…
Apple will ‘look at’ manufacturing in Indonesia, CEO Cook says, as China diversification push continues
Apple CEO Tim Cook said the company will “look at” manufacturing in Indonesia, following a…
UAE government unit denies cloud seeding took place before Dubai floods
The NCM said it had tracked the incoming heavy rainfall but did not target any…
Dubai reels from flood chaos as record rains lash UAE
Storm dumps heaviest rain ever recorded in desert nation, flooding roads and Dubai’s international airport.
US seeks new mechanism to monitor North Korean sanctions
Washington looking for alternatives after Russia effectively halted UN monitoring mission.
Russia is expected to grow faster than all advanced economies this year
The IMF forecast will be galling for Western nations which have sought to economically isolate…
Flooding in Dubai after a year’s worth of rain falls in hours
Dubai in the United Arab Emirates was hit by flooding that submerged roads and vehicles…
Adidas shares rise 6% after first-quarter profit hike, improved outlook
Shares of Adidas jumped on Wednesday after the company raised its full-year guidance and reported…
Iraq’s dangerous balancing act between Iran and the US
Iraqi PM al-Sudani’s visit to Washington came as its neighbour Iran attacked Israel, raising fears…
Israel’s war on Gaza: List of key events, day 194
At least 20 people have been killed in Israeli attacks on homes in Rafah, Maghazi…
Bank of Korea chief says won volatility is a little ‘excessive’ and will intervene if needed
The Bank of Korea will intervene to control currency volatility if needed, the BOK chief…
Photos show heavy rain and severe flooding in the United Arab Emirates
The government there also issued a red warning, and shuttered offices, school and banks.
UK inflation eases less than expected to 3.2% in March, sparking concerns of U.S.-style stickiness
Economists polled by Reuters expected a reading of 3.1%, down from 3.4% in February.
Myanmar’s Aung San Suu Kyi moved to house arrest amid heatwave
Military also pardons 3,000 prisoners to mark this year’s traditional New Year holiday.
A shift to renewable energy is ‘hopeless’ without efficiencies, environmentalist says
Explorer and environmentalist Bertrand Piccard estimates that three-quarters of the world’s energy goes to waste.
Art dealing can be a tricky business. Insiders share the ins and outs of their ‘unusual’ world
Art dealers said the business can be risky and buying art can be motivated by…
Critical chip firm ASML posts profit beat but sales miss expectations with 22% drop
ASML on Monday said first quarter profit beat expectations while sales missed forecasts, with the…
Dubai submerged in floods as UAE gets over a year’s worth of rain in hours
By the end of Tuesday, more than 142mm (5.59 inches) of rain had soaked Dubai…
