Trump threatens more tariffs on China as global markets plunge Trump's threat, which he delivered on social media, came after China said it would retaliate against U.S. tariffs he announced last week. World 07 Apr, 2025
Trump says Americans could feel 'some pain' from his new tariffs that are triggering a trade war Despite Trump’s claim that the U.S does not need Canada, one-quarter of the oil that the America consumes per day is from its ally to the north. World 03 Feb, 2025
Chinese cities ease curbs but full zero-COVID exit seen some way off More Chinese cities including Urumqi in the far west announced an easing of coronavirus curbs on Sunday as China tries to make its zero-COVID policy more targeted and less onerous after unprecedented protests against restrictions last weekend. World 04 Dec, 2022
India's Bengaluru hit by flooding, traffic snarls after heavy rain Large parts of India's tech capital Bengaluru were under water on Monday after torrential rains uprooted trees, caused crippling traffic and forced offices to issue work-from-home orders to employees, raising fears of further disruptions through the week. World 05 Sep, 2022
As Beijing outbreak persists, China hits back at 'zero COVID' doubters Residents of Beijing fretted on Friday over dozens of new COVID-19 cases reported daily and over the possibility of more restrictions on movements as China's leaders threatened action against critics of their zero-COVID policy. World 06 May, 2022
Bengaluru, facing India's second-highest COVID-19 surge, to enter lockdown The city of Bengaluru, home to the technology operations of hundreds of global companies, is to enter a two-week lockdown as India battles a sharp surge in COVID-19 infections, officials said on Monday. World 26 Apr, 2021
Immigrants are still sending lots of money home despite the coronavirus job losses � for now NEW YORK: Banks and aid agencies have been warning of a pandemic-related plunge in the amount of money sent by migrants to family back home who rely on the income. In a typical year, more than 270 million migrants living and working abroad send these... 22 Oct, 2020
Malaysian ex-PM Najib in court to face verdict in first 1MDB case KUALA LUMPUR: Former Malaysian prime minister Najib Razak arrived at a Kuala Lumpur court on Tuesday to hear a verdict in the first of several trials he faces over a multi-billion dollar graft scandal at 1MDB, a state fund he founded. Najib, who... Women 28 Jul, 2020
Oil prices tumble on demand collapse, Brent at 1999 lows TOKYO: Oil prices slumped again on Wednesday, with Brent falling to the lowest since 1999, as the market struggled with a massive crude glut amid a collapse in demand for everything from gasoline to jet fuel caused by the coronavirus... 22 Apr, 2020
Petrol, diesel prices cut by Rs 10/litre Kathmandu, April 1 In a move that is likely to provide some relief to the coronavirus-hit market, the government today decided to slash the price of petrol, diesel and kerosene by Rs 10 per litre each, with effect from tomorrow. Amid criticism... Travel 02 Apr, 2020
US death toll from coronavirus hits 19, New York declares emergency Two more people succumbed to the novel coronavirus in Washington state, officials said on Saturday, bringing the nationwide toll to 19, while the number of confirmed cases in New York rose to 89 and a cruise ship with infected passengers remained... Women 08 Mar, 2020
As China returns to work, it is hardly business as usual SHENZHEN, China/BEIJING: The Chinese economy will sputter towards normal on Monday after the coronavirus outbreak forced an extended holiday, although numerous stores and factories will remain shut and many white collar employees will continue working... 08 Feb, 2020
