China Signals It Is Open to a Deal Keeping TikTok in U.S.
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Ukraine offers rare earth deal to Trump for more US military aid
Ukraine has offered to strike a deal with U.S. President Donald Trump for continued American military aid in exchange for developing Ukraine’s mineral industryABC News - 2d -
What DeepSeek’s Success Tells Us About China’s Ability to Nurture Talent
China produces a vast number of STEM graduates, but it hasn’t been known for innovation. Cultural and political factors may help explain why.The New York Times - 3d -
TikTok Restoring Service for U.S. Users, After Trump Signals He Will Save It
The president-elect said he will issue an executive order, and the app said it will work on a long-term solution with the incoming administration.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 20 -
What Happens Now That TikTok's Gone Dark?
The company told users the app isn’t available and told them to stay tuned. Trump said he will likely intervene.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 18 -
Trump must treat China, Iran, Russia and North Korea as a package deal
American foreign policy choices have repercussions elsewhere on the world stage.The Hill - 6h -
Unofficial TikTok downloads surge in the US
Many people are turning to so-called "sideloading" because the app is unavailable on official stores.BBC News - 9h -
US private equity-backed data centres fuel growth of TikTok’s Chinese owner
Global buyout groups often do not know whether ByteDance uses their facilities to exploit a legal loophole to access chipsFinancial Times - 19h -
Wigan, the people’s club, keep their doors wide open in pursuit of perfection
‘Doing it for the town’: Super League’s all-conquering machine have a unique way of involving their community. It is Tuesday morning and there are just 48 hours to go until Wigan begin their Super ...The Guardian - 1d -
Players say US Open mixed doubles changes treat competitors like ‘trash’
Errani and Vavassori criticize ‘pseudo-exhibition’ Poland’s Zielinski says USTA didn’t consult players The US Open’s revamped mixed doubles format is a “profound injustice” that disrespects ...The Guardian - 1d -
'Profound injustice' - US Open criticised over mixed doubles change
The US Open receives strong criticism following its decision to hold its mixed doubles competition as a standalone event before the start of the Slam.BBC News - 1d -
Could an EU-US deal be struck to avoid a full-blown trade war?
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Ex-Google chief warns west to focus on open-source AI in competition with China
Eric Schmidt’s caution comes following Chinese start-up DeepSeek’s breakthroughFinancial Times - 1d -
'No easy answers': Skeptical Republicans try to keep open mind on Trump's Gaza plan
President Trump’s declarations that the U.S. will take and rebuild Gaza and suggestion that Arab allies should take in displaced Palestinians are drawing muted pushback — and some doubt — from ...The Hill - 1d -
Ukraine's rare earth elements could help keep US military aid flowing
Ukraine has offered to strike a deal with U.S. President Donald Trump for continued American military aid in exchange for developing Ukraine’s mineral industryABC News - 2d -
Eye Opener: President Trump issues ultimatum on Gaza ceasefire deal
President Trump throws the Gaza ceasefire deal into doubt, saying it should be scrapped if every hostage isn't released by Saturday. Also, Trump's Department of Justice shuts down the corruption ...CBS News - 2d -
China unveils ‘silver trains’ for ageing tourists to keep economy on track
Rail services catering to the elderly come as Beijing grapples with declining population and slower growthFinancial Times - 2d -
Senate Advances Gabbard, Signaling Quick Confirmation
The test vote indicated that despite early reservations even among some Republicans, the former Democratic congresswoman had the necessary support to be confirmed in a vote expected by Wednesday.The New York Times - 2d -
Supreme Court Signals That Landmark Libel Ruling Is Secure
Attacked by two justices, lower-court judges and litigants, the 1964 ruling in New York Times v. Sullivan keeps getting cited approvingly in the Supreme Court’s decisions.The New York Times - 3d -
Trump to announce 25% aluminium and steel tariffs as China’s levies against US come into effect
US president accused of ‘shifting goalposts’ by premier of Ontario for adding further tariffs on top of existing metal duties, as China’s fossil fuel levies come into force. Donald Trump has said ...The Guardian - 3d -
What DeepSeek’s Success Tells Us About China’s Ability to Nurture Talent
China produces a vast number of STEM graduates, but it hasn’t been known for innovation. Cultural and political factors may help explain why.The New York Times - 3d -
Cook Islands’ ‘strategic’ deal with China angers New Zealand
Agreement with south Pacific archipelago deepens concerns about Beijing’s influence in regionFinancial Times - 3d -
New Zealand raises ‘concern’ as Cook Islands prepares to sign China deal
Deputy PM says New Zealand hasn’t been adequately consulted on an agreement the Cook Islands leader is expected to sign in Beijing this week. A diplomatic row has erupted between two tight-knit ...The Guardian - 3d -
Merz signals he is open to reforming Germany’s strict borrowing rules
Election frontrunner suggests he could back an overhaul of the requirement that caps deficit at 0.35 per cent of GDPFinancial Times - 3d -
China's tit-for-tat tariffs on US take effect
Beijing's move comes after President Donald Trump imposed a 10% levy on goods imported from China.BBC News - 3d -
China imposes retaliatory tariffs on $14bn worth of US goods
Beijing may be better prepared this time for renewed trade conflict with Trump, analysts sayFinancial Times - 4d -
China’s US tariffs become a reality
Plus, Mandelson becomes the UK’s man in Washington while political and business leaders debate AI developments in ParisFinancial Times - 4d -
US and China on edge of trade war as tariff deadline looms
Donald Trump’s shock tactics may have pushed Beijing away from negotiating table, experts sayFinancial Times - 4d -
The US relies on China for key medicines. They won't be spared from tariffs
President Trump's tariffs in China are in place and hitting all products imported from the country — including a number of pharmaceutical drugs that Americans rely upon. Chinese imports account for ...The Hill - 5d -
Trump pauses tariffs on low-cost parcels in US-China trade reprieve
Repeal of ‘de minimis’ exemption had sparked turmoil at US customs and postal service as shipments piled upFinancial Times - 5d -
Directors’ Deals: US deal sparks Fever-Tree buying
Share price rises 20 per cent as the tie-up is announcedFinancial Times - 6d -
What do Trump’s tariffs mean for US-China trade?
The US president hopes tariffs will help close the huge trade gap by potentially pressuring Beijing into a new deal. Donald Trump postponed his threat to tax all imports from Mexico and Canada ...The Guardian - 6d -
ASAP Rocky’s Trial Style Scrambles the Signals
Fans could be forgiven for mistaking the rapper’s court appearances for fashion shoots.The New York Times - 6d -
Guatemala gives Rubio a second deportation deal for migrants being sent home from the US
Guatemalan President Bernardo Arévalo says his country will accept migrants from other countries who are being deported from the United StatesABC News - Feb. 5 -
US Shoppers Face Fees of Up to $50 or More to Get Packages From China
Consumers and small businesses are already feeling the impact of President Donald Trump’s new tariffs, which eliminated a key trade exemption for parcels worth less than $800.Wired - Feb. 5 -
Guatemala strikes deal with Rubio to accept migrants from other countries deported from the US
Guatemala’s president says his country will accept migrants from other countries being deported from the United StatesABC News - Feb. 5
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