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US, China Agree To Slash Tariffs In Trade War De-escalation

The world's two biggest economies agreed in a joint statement to bring their triple-digit tariffs down to two figures and continue negotiations.

Drones Hit Ukraine As Zelensky Awaits Putin Reply On Talks

The Kremlin is yet to respond to Zelensky saying he would be "waiting for Putin in Turkey on Thursday."

Russia fired more than 100 drones at Ukraine overnight, Kyiv said Monday as it awaits the Kremlin's response to Volodymyr Zelensky's call for a personal meeting with Vladimir Putin this week.

UK Hosts European Ministers For Ukraine Talks Amid Ceasefire Call

British Foreign Secretary David Lammy hosted the talks

The UK on Monday hosted European ministers for "critical" talks on "repelling Russian aggression", after Ukraine's allies demanded that Moscow accept a ceasefire.

BIWC Group: Unveiling the Shadows of corporate deception

In the cutthroat world of business, trust can often be elusive, and it can take a team of skilled professionals to expose deception and protect the innocent. This is where BIWC Group enters the stage; a business intelligence agency led by ex-Israeli special forces with a global network of contacts and an almost endless outreach.

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Centrist presidential candidate Nicusor Dan hopes to mobilise undecided voters

Romania's Far-right Candidate Clear Favourite In Presidential Run-off

After triumphing in the first round of the presidential election, Romania's far-right candidate George Simion is tipped to win this weekend's run-off unless his pro-European rival can mobilise the masses who abstained last time.

Barocal's founder Xavier Moya demonstrates its prototype cooling technology

UK Lab Promises Air-con Revolution Without Polluting Gases

The soft, waxy "solid refrigerant" being investigated in a UK laboratory may not look very exciting, but its unusual properties promise an air-conditioning revolution that could eliminate the need for greenhouse gases.

The Cannes Film Festival runs from May 13-24

Reel Tensions: Trump Film Trade War Looms Over Cannes

Donald Trump's threat of tariffs on foreign-made films risks stoking tensions between the European and American film industries and dominating conversations at the Cannes film festival this week.

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent (L) and Trade Representative Jamieson Greer hailed 'substantial progress' in the trade talks with China

Asian Markets Rally After Positive China-US Trade Talks

Asian stocks rallied Monday after top Chinese and US officials held "substantial" trade talks at the weekend, fuelling hopes the two sides will dial down a tariff standoff that has rattled global markets and fuelled recession fears.

The so-called "Weimar+" group is expected to meet in the UK to discuss a potential ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia

UK Hosts European Ministers For Ukraine Talks After Ceasefire Ultimatum

The UK will on Monday host European ministers for "critical" talks on "repelling Russian aggression", two days after Ukraine's allies demanded that Moscow accept a ceasefire.

US aerospace giant Boeing has been developing a pair of next generation Air Force One jets for years

Trump Hails Air Force One 'Gift' After Qatari Luxury Jet Reports

Donald Trump on Sunday defended plans to receive a new Air Force One as a gift, after reports he will accept a luxury Boeing jet from Qatar despite strict rules on presents for US presidents.

Rapid advances in artificial intelligence have fueled an AI dystopia, turning social media into a deception-filled space used to promote dubious products.

'Tool For Grifters': AI Deepfakes Push Bogus Sexual Cures

Holding an oversized carrot, a brawny, shirtless man promotes a supplement he claims can enlarge male genitalia -- one of countless AI-generated videos on TikTok peddling unproven sexual treatments.

The talks were held at the residency of the permanent Swiss ambassador to the United Nations offices in Geneva

US And China To Publish Details Of 'Substantial' Trade Talks In Geneva

The United States and China are set to provide details on Monday of the "substantial progress" made during talks in Switzerland over the weekend aimed at cooling trade tensions ignited by President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs.

Chinese battery manufacturer CATL's domestic car business chief technology officer Gao Huang speaks at CATL Tech Day ahead of the Shanghai Auto Show in April

Chinese EV Battery Giant CATL Aims To Raise $4 Bn In Hong Kong IPO

Chinese EV battery giant CATL aims to raise $4 billion in its Hong Kong listing scheduled for May 20, said a statement filed to the bourse Monday, making it the largest IPO expected in the city so far this year.

Police officers remove a protestor holding a Palestinian flag

Parade, Protests Kick Off Eurovision Song Contest Week

The Eurovision Song Contest burst into Basel on Sunday, but a parade launching a week of build-up to the grand final was marked by protests over Israel's participation.

Police officers stand guard in front of protesters waving Palestinian flags during the Eurovision opening ceremony

Complaint Filed Over 'Throat-slitting Gesture' At Eurovision Protests: Israeli Broadcaster

Israel's public broadcaster Kan said it had filed a complaint to the Swiss police, saying a protester made a "throat-slitting gesture" and spat at members of the country's delegation during the Eurovision opening ceremony on Sunday.

Built around the refinery and once known as Scotland's 'boomtown', Grangemouth has seen a steady decline in recent years

Scottish Refinery Closure Spells Trouble For Green Transition

Andrew Petersen is a third-generation oil refinery worker from a small, industrial Scottish town.

Tourist sales remain a key focus for the chain, which plans to open two new stores targeted at visitors in Japan next year

'Treasure Hunt': Tourists Boost Sales At Japan's Don Quijote Stores

Business is booming at Japanese discount chain Don Quijote, which sells everything from nostril-hair wax to compact gadgets and colourful party costumes, thanks to its cult status among tourists but also inflation at home.

Eric Trump recently signed a luxury real estate deal for the Trump Organization in Doha

As Trump Family's Gulf Empire Grows, Rulers Seek Influence, Arms, Tech

Ahead of US President Donald Trump's Gulf visit next week, his son Eric was promoting his crypto firm in Dubai, while Don Jr prepared to talk about "Monetising MAGA" in Doha.

US Secretary of Treasury Scott Bessent is set to meet with Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng for a second day of trade talks in Geneva

Trump Hails 'Total Reset' In US-China Trade Relations As Talks Continue

US President Donald Trump hailed a "total reset" in US-China trade relations, ahead of a second day of talks Sunday between top officials from Washington and Beijing aimed at de-escalating trade tensions sparked by his aggressive tariff rollout.

Updated map showing incidents of of violence on May 7th and 8th in the Kashmir region and in Pakistan and India, according to officials

India Claims Pakistan Violated Truce, Says It Is Retaliating

India accused Pakistan of violating a fragile ceasefire agreement Saturday and said it was retaliating, hours after US President Donald Trump announced that the nuclear-armed neighbours had stepped back from the brink of full-blown war.

People drive past an anti-Israel billboard in Tehran's Palestine square on May 5, 2025

US Envoy Calls Enrichment 'Red Line' Ahead Of New Iran Talks

The United States and Iran will hold a new round of nuclear talks Sunday in Oman ahead of a visit to the region by Donald Trump, whose key negotiator staked out an increasingly hard line on the issue of uranium enrichment.

The RAW Material Company, which she founded in Senegal, remembered her as 'source of warmth, generosity and brilliance'

Groundbreaking Cameroonian Curator Kouoh Dies: Cape Town Art Museum

Cameroonian curator Koyo Kouoh, the head of the top contemporary art museum in Africa and first African woman appointed to lead the Venice Biennale, has died Saturday, the Zeitz MOCAA museum said.