Strikes Beijing Escalates

Taiwan denies Chinese strikes as Beijing escalates live naval drills around the island

China’s military held live-fire drills on Wednesday in the East China Sea in an escalation of exercises around Taiwan, but Taiwan said none took place nearby.

NBC News - 2d

FTSE suffers biggest daily drop since early in the pandemic as Wall Street slides again – business live

Global trade war escalates as Beijing hits back against Donald Trump with new tariffs on US goods. China retaliates to Trump’s ‘bullying practice’ with 34% tariffs on US imports IMF warns of ...

The Guardian - 7h

Beijing launches $72bn capital injections at biggest banks

Share sales part of authorities’ bid to boost lending amid economic slowdown

Financial Times - 5d

How 'America First' created a strategic opening for Beijing

Tesla’s decline partly mirrors the global backlash triggered by the “America First” doctrine.

The Hill - 3d

What One Image Shows About a Strike in Gaza

What one image shows about the aftermath of a strike on a shelter in Gaza.

The New York Times - 8h

Israeli strikes in Syria a challenge to Turkey

Israeli air strikes on bases in Syria are a warning to Turkey to keep its military assets away.

BBC News - 10h

Why the US is striking the Houthis in Yemen

The US is now striking Houthi targets in Yemen to defend international freedom of navigation, protect American military personnel and respond to direct aggression from a designated terrorist ...

The Hill - 11h

ZeniMax workers vote to strike over Microsoft negotiations

ZeniMax Workers United voted overwhelmingly in favor of a strike over contract negotiations with parent company Microsoft.

VentureBeat - 3d

How a Brief and Inexplicable NYC Altercation Escalated to Manslaughter

Gary Anderson hit Domingo Tapia for reasons never explained, sending Mr. Tapia into a coma and Mr. Anderson to prison. Mr. Tapia later died, and his attacker faces manslaughter charges.

The New York Times - 4d

Russia launches no strike drones into Ukraine for first time since December

Russia launched no long-range strike drones into Ukraine on Monday night and into Tuesday morning, Ukraine's air force said.

ABC News - 3d

Mile-long queue at Birmingham waste site as bin strikes continue

The council has set up mobile bin collections for residents to unload their waste amid the strike.

BBC News - 9h

Bethesda And ZeniMax Union Votes To Authorize A Strike

After two years of contract negotiations with parent company Microsoft, ZeniMax Workers United members have voted in overwhelming favor to authorize a strike. The union announced the news earlier ...

GameSpot - 3d

Idaho man arrested and accused of striking Tesla counterprotester with car, police say

An Idaho man was arrested and accused of striking a counterprotester with his car during a protest at a Tesla dealership Saturday, according to the Meridian Police Department.

NBC News - 5d

At least 14 kids killed in Israeli strike on Gaza school, officials say

Authorities in Hamas-ruled Gaza accuse Israeli forces of a "heinous massacre" with a strike on a school they say killed almost 30 people, many of them children.

CBS News - 12h

Trump: Houthi rebels have been 'decimated' by 'relentless strikes'

President Trump on Monday declared the Iran-backed Houthi rebels have been decimated by strikes the United States launched this month, vowing to continue attacks until they are no longer a threat. ...

The Hill - 4d

As Tensions Escalate Between Trump and Europe, Meloni Is Caught in the Middle

Each new crisis, whether over Ukraine or tariffs, has made the Italian prime minister’s balancing act that much harder.

The New York Times - 4d

'We will respond': Canada vows retaliatory tariffs if Trump escalates trade war

Trump says he'll unveil new tariffs April 2, which he dubbed "Liberation Day."

ABC News - 3d

Trump escalates global trade war with sweeping tariff blitz

Stock futures tumble as US reveals plans to impose 10% universal levies and higher ‘reciprocal’ duties

Financial Times - 2d

Trump’s Trade War Escalates as China Retaliates With 34% Tariffs

The Chinese government said it would match President Trump’s tariff, and also barred a group of American companies from doing business in China.

The New York Times - 4h

What's in Trump's sweeping new tariff plan?

The fresh round of tariffs escalated a global trade war.

ABC News - 1d

U.S. reaffirms commitment to Taiwan as Beijing conducts live fire drills in East China Sea

Chinese military extended into second day a joint exercise involving its army, navy and rocket forces near the coast of Taiwan.

CNBC - 2d

Markets tumble as China announces 34% retaliatory tariffs on US imports

Trump says Beijing ‘panicked’ and vows not to back down

Financial Times - 7h

The Last Of Us Season 2 Is The Show's "Empire Strikes Back" Season, Showrunner Says

HBO's The Last of Us returns for its second season on April 13, and ahead of that, showrunner Craig Mazin has said Season 2 is the show's "Empire Strikes Back" season, suggesting a dark turn for ...

GameSpot - 3d

Gold miners strike a rich seam

Sector once known for wanton capital allocation is now generating cash and embarking on share buybacks

Financial Times - 3d

Tonali 'has an unbelievable strike' - Howe

Everybody is talking about Sandro Tonali after his performance against Brentford last night. Just a lot of good decisions from Sandro and I think that's what makes him the player that he is. On ...

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Inflation Remained Sticky Ahead of Trump’s Escalating Trade War, PCE Data Shows

The Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation measure showed underlying price pressures persisting in February, as inflation-adjusted spending stayed muted.

The New York Times - Mar. 28

How Amex uses AI to increase efficiency: 40% fewer IT escalations, 85% travel assistance boost

Amex has more than 70 AI use cases in production, including an IT chatbot that solves issues on its own and a travel counselor assistant.

VentureBeat - 2d

US tariffs on imported autos start as markets reel from Trump's trade escalation

International markets reeled from President Donald Trump's announcement hours earlier of even more sweeping tariffs set to begin later this week and next.

ABC News - 1d

Trump administration to review $9bn in federal grants to Harvard

Latest escalation against elite universities follows recent withdrawal of funding to Columbia

Financial Times - 3d

Powell warns Trump's tariffs expected to hike inflation

The remarks came as U.S. stocks plummeted over an escalating trade war.

ABC News - 7h

China senses an opportunity in Trump’s cultural revolution

Policymakers in Beijing believe they will benefit from the destruction of America’s global credibility

Financial Times - 3d

Taiwan’s top security official arrives in US for secret talks

Meeting comes amid mounting tensions between Washington and Beijing

Financial Times - 2h

🎥 Houston deliver precision-perfect strike to please the senses

MLS action across the weekend has, once again, delivered goals galore. But it could be the Houston Dynamo that gifted us with the best of the bunch. One-nil down on the road against Portland ...

Yahoo Sports - 5d

Birmingham declares major incident over bin strike

Council leader John Cotton says it is over public health concerns, but union bosses condemn the move.

BBC News - 4d

Gamescom strikes deal to remain in Cologne, Germany

Gamescom, the world’s largest and leading event for computer and video games, will remain in Cologne, Germany and be further expanded. In 2024, Gamescom counted 1,462 exhibiting companies from 64 ...

VentureBeat - 2d

Firebirds Strike Back With Shutout Victory On Home Ice

Last night, the Firebirds won game three of their first-round playoff series against the Kitchener Rangers. The win halves Kitcheners' lead, making the series 2-1 in the Rangers' favour.

Yahoo Sports - 2d