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US plans to hike tariffs on EU cars to 25% will hit luxury market the most
US says it will hike tariffs to 25% because the EU has not complied with trade deal last year that set tariffs at 15%.
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Satellite imagery reveals how Sudan’s war scorched its ‘breadbasket’
Data from satellites shows how Sudan’s war devastated its farming heartland, triggering a unprecedented hunger crisis.
Iran warns US to stay out of Hormuz after Trump says US will ‘guide’ ships
President Trump says the US will begin ‘Project Freedom’ on Monday to guide stranded ships through Strait of Hormuz.
Japan PM says oil crisis having ‘enormous impact’ in Asia Pacific
Sanae Takaichi makes comments during a visit to Australia, where she signs agreements on energy supplies.
Oil prices flat as Trump’s plan for Strait of Hormuz fails to calm market
Brent crude is largely unmoved by Trump’s announcement of the operation, dubbed ‘Project Freedom’.
Germany’s Merz downplays rift with Washington despite US troop drawdown
German chancellor says criticism of Donald Trump’s strategy in Iran unrelated to troop withdrawal announcement.
In Yemen, Starlink internet brings opportunities – for some
Despite Houthi resistance and affordability challenges, Starlink fuels growth in Yemen’s digital workforce.
K-pop’s BTS comeback tour rallies South Korea’s global ‘soft power’ drive
K-pop sensations BTS ignited a wave of interest in South Korean culture that now extends from food to cosmetics.
China blocks US sanctions against five ‘teapot’ refineries
Ministry of Commerce says sanctions against refineries accused of importing Iranian oil violate international law.
US approves $8.6bn in arms sales to Middle East allies
US State Department cites emergency circumstances to fast-track sales without the approval of Congress.
Havana slams new Trump sanctions as ‘collective punishment’ of Cuban people
The Cuban government has firmly rejected the recent sanctions levied by US President Donald Trump.
