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Trump administration briefing: education department to be halved as Trump walks back Canada tariffs
Education secretary Linda McMahon describes layoffs as ‘significant step towards restoring greatness’ – key US politics stories from Tuesday at a glance. The US Department of Education intends ...The Guardian - Mar. 12 -
China says it’s willing to cooperate with the U.S. on fentanyl
China is willing to do more to address U.S. concerns about illicit fentanyl trade, an official from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs told reporters Wednesday.CNBC - 6d -
Is Elon Musk a national security threat?
Elon Musk's deep financial ties to China, his influence over U.S. defense infrastructure, and his alleged ketamine use raise concerns about his ability to compromise the structure of America's ...The Hill - 2d -
The Guardian view on US-Europe relations: Britain is coming to a fork in the road | Editorial
For now Keir Starmer can say there is a middle way, but Donald Trump will soon force Britain to pick a side. No country can avoid the economic impact of Donald Trump’s aggressive trade policy. ...The Guardian - 6d -
Sales of US goods 'rapidly dropping' at Canadian grocery stores
Canadians are buying fewer products made in the U.S. in an effort to brace for the impact of President Trump’s sweeping tariffs, which are set to cause prices to skyrocket across a range of ...The Hill - 5d -
Wall Street loses hope in a ‘Trump put’ for markets
US president’s tolerance for tariff-induced stock falls may be higher than anticipated, say investorsFinancial Times - Mar. 11 -
Canada cuts rates as trade war shakes consumer and business confidence
Reduction to 2.75% comes hours after US tariffs on aluminium and steel take effectFinancial Times - 6d -
Blackstone and Goldman Sachs CEOs see upsides to Trump’s policies
Comments from Wall Street bosses come as president’s import tariffs fuel US recession fearsFinancial Times - 6d -
Carney ready to talk trade with Trump if 'there's respect for Canada's sovereignty'
Prime minister-designate's comments follow Canada's reciprocal tariffs on US imports after Trump slapped taxes on steel and aluminium.BBC News - 6d -
Mexico’s Sheinbaum is riding high on Trump’s trade war
Leftist president’s approval moves above 80% in swirl of nationalism as she grapples with US tariff threatsFinancial Times - 23h -
Trump does not rule out recession as he rejects business fears over tariffs
US administration concedes some prices might rise as fears grow of trade chaos causing disruptionFinancial Times - Mar. 9 -
World Boxing adds China's powerful federation, 5 more to its growing membership
World Boxing has added China to its growing list of membersABC News - 6d -
Lee Shau-Kee, Hong Kong Real Estate Tycoon, Dies at 97
Sometimes called the Warren Buffett of Hong Kong, he made his billions by initially building apartments for middle-class descendants of mainland refugees.The New York Times - 1d -
'Filled with arrogance': China lashes out at G7 over statements on maritime security
China has lashed out at accusations it is endangering maritime safety made by top diplomats from the Group of 7 industrialized democraciesABC News - 4d -
Bumble Bee Foods Is Accused of Tolerating Forced Labor in Supply Chain
In a lawsuit filed in California, the plaintiffs said that Bumble Bee Foods was aware of and benefited from abuse by suppliers. The company declined to comment.The New York Times - 5d -
Consumer prices fell in China in February and remain flat in a sluggish economy
Consumer prices fell in China in February for the first time in 13 months, as persistent weak demand was compounded by the early timing of the Lunar New Year holidayABC News - Mar. 9 -
What Slowdown? Xi Says China Must Win the Global Tech Race.
Xi Jinping wants China to surpass rivals as a tech superpower, undeterred by economic woes or trade wars. Critics ask if this focus neglects struggling citizens.The New York Times - Mar. 11 -
French industrial giant Schneider Electric hails the significance of China’s ‘DeepSeek moment'
China's "DeepSeek moment" is likely to be good news in the global race to develop AI models, according to French power-equipment maker Schneider Electric.CNBC - Mar. 12 -
Russia, China seek end to U.S. sanctions on Iran, resumption of nuclear talks
Representatives of China, Russia and Iran called Friday for an end to U.S. sanctions on Iran over its rapidly advancing nuclear program and a restart to multinational talks on the issue.CBS News - 4d -
America needs a national economic security strategy to counter China's rise
The United States needs a National Economic Security Strategy to protect and utilize its economic tools and assets in order to maintain geopolitical competitiveness and deter the China's aggression.The Hill - 4d -
Elon Musk could be a bridge between the U.S. and China — but for which country’s benefit?
Tech billionaire Elon Musk’s financial interests in China have raised concern that they could influence his work as a senior adviser to President Donald Trump.NBC News - 3d -
China’s retail sales strengthen at the start of the year, industrial output tops expectations
China's economic data for the first two months of the year showed a modest pickup as Beijing reiterated its plan to bolster domestic consumption.CNBC - 2d -
Baidu, once China’s generative AI leader, is battling to regain its position
Baidu has released two new open-source AI models, including a reasoning model, as it vies to regain a leading position in China’s AI space.CNBC - 1d -
Australia raises concerns with China over letters targeting Hong Kong dissident
The Australian foreign minister raised concerns with China over anonymous letters sent to Australians offering a reward for information on the whereabouts of a Hong Kong dissident.NBC News - 1h -
Aaron Rodgers' decision could come Tuesday, QB leaning toward Steelers, per report
Could Rodgers be in black and yellow next season?CBS Sports - Mar. 11 -
No. 2 Houston leans on its defense to shut down No. 17 BYU and return to Big 12 title game
Houston was forced to play BYU in the Big 12 Tournament semifinals without injured big man J'Wan Roberts. Turns out the second-ranked Cougars still had plenty of guys capable of playing some ...Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Apple now faces a problem far bigger than tariffs or weak iPhone sales
A prominent Apple blogger says the company “squandered” its credibility by advertising Siri features as an iPhone 16 selling point — when they were nowhere near ready to use.MarketWatch - 2d -
EU must brace for impact of Trump wrecking ball on global trading system | Heather Stewart
UK appears to be out of US eyeline for now but it would not be immune to slowdown triggered by rising tariffs. Forget the “Trump put”, as financial analysts called the bet that the US president’s ...The Guardian - Mar. 9 -
Missed free throws come back to bite NMSU in CUSA quarterfinal defeat to Kennesaw State
The Aggies came so close against Kennesaw State, but could've been closer in a heartbreaking Conference USA Tournament defeat.Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Europe needs ‘big bang moment’ to boost investment, says Deutsche Börse chief
Stephan Leithner says EU should take advantage of investors switching into region’s markets away from US as tariff concerns growFinancial Times - 3d -
Trump might be willing to do a 'big trade deal' with China, veteran Singapore diplomat Mahbubani says
It is more likely that the Trump administration negotiates a deal with China, compared with the Biden administration, Kishore Mahbubani said.CNBC - 6d -
U.S. Army soldiers accused of selling classified materials to China
Two U.S. Army soldiers were arrested in Washington state for allegedly trying to sell sensitive government information to buyers in China. Charlie D'Agata has more.CBS News - Mar. 7 -
Trump ‘not at all’ worried about joint Russia, China, Iran military exercises
President Trump said he is “not at all” worried that Russia, China and Iran are doing joint military exercises. Trump was asked by a reporter on Sunday about the news that the three countries are ...The Hill - Mar. 10 -
Dalai Lama says his successor to be born outside China
The Dalai Lama’s successor will be born outside China, the spiritual leader of Tibetan Buddhism says in a new book, raising the stakes in a dispute with Beijing over control of the Himalayan region ...NBC News - Mar. 11 -
Dalai Lama says his successor will be born outside China in the ‘free world’
New book by spiritual leader of Tibetan Buddhism will raise the stakes in a dispute with Beijing over control of Tibet. The Dalai Lama’s successor will be born outside China, the spiritual leader ...The Guardian - Mar. 11 -
UK hoping to work with China to counteract Trump’s climate-hostile policies
Ed Miliband visits Beijing as part of plan to create global axis working in favour of climate action. Ed Miliband: ‘The global battle against the climate crisis needs China’ The UK is hoping ...The Guardian - 4d -
China call up Brazil-born player for vital World Cup qualifiers
China have included Brazil-born midfielder Serginho in their squad for crucial World Cup qualifiers, less than a week after he obtained Chinese citizenship.Brazil-born players Elkeson, Alan and ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Trump's cuts to Voice of America may be welcomed by China's government
The recent move by U.S. President Donald Trump to make cuts at Voice of America and other U.S. government-run media may be welcome news for China’s ruling Communist PartyABC News - 8h -
Are there benefits to Trump's tariffs?
America's largest primary aluminum producer, Century Aluminum, applauded Trump's reinstatement of a 25% tariff on aluminum imports.The Hill - 6d
