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US small businesses slam Trump tariffs as legal fight proceeds

When businessman Travis McMaster shifted more manufacturing of his products out of China, and into India, he had sought to avoid growing tensions between Washington and Beijing.

Melania's hat, Epstein's ghost: takeaways from Trump's UK visit

Pomp and politics, warm words, tech deals and a sumptuous state banquet. Britain pulled out all the stops to welcome US President Donald Trump.

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Ecuador declares national mourning for 11 troops killed by guerrillas

Ecuador's president declared three days of national mourning starting Saturday over the deaths of 11 soldiers who the army said were killed by dissident FARC guerrillas in an ambush near the Colombian border.

Ukraine, Europe allies seek 30-day Russia truce starting Monday

The leaders of France, Britain, Germany and Poland agreed Saturday to call on Russia to accept a 30-day unconditional ceasefire starting Monday, Kyiv said.

Panicked Indians flee Kashmir city on special train

Desperate crowds fought Saturday to board a special train ferrying people out of Jammu in Indian Kashmir and away from the worst fighting with Pakistan in decades.

Indian town mourns young twins killed in Pakistani shelling

The death of 12-year-old twins who were killed in a Pakistani strike as they fled the town of Poonch in India-held Kashmir has helped unite a community in shock.

European leaders in Kyiv for show of solidarity against Russia

The leaders of France, Britain, Germany and Poland were in Ukraine on Saturday for talks with President Volodymyr Zelensky, vowing to ratchet up pressure on Russia until it agreed a ceasefire in the three-year war.

India, Pakistan launch multiple attacks as US warns against 'miscalculation'

Pakistan launched counterattacks against India Saturday after three of its air bases were struck overnight, and as the conflict between the nuclear-armed neighbours spiralled towards a full-blown war that sparked calls against "miscalculation".

Trump faces Mideast tensions on return to his 'happy place'

US President Donald Trump heads for Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates on Monday, eyeing big business deals even as accords on the Middle East's hotspots will be harder to seal.

European leaders arrive in Kyiv in show of solidarity against Russia

The leaders of France, Britain and Germany arrived in Ukraine on Saturday for talks with President Volodymyr Zelensky, vowing to ratchet up pressure on Russia until it agrees a ceasefire the day after a lavish military parade in Moscow.

Pakistan retaliates against India in spiralling conflict

Pakistan on Saturday launched counterattacks against India after three of its air bases were struck overnight, as the conflict between the nuclear-armed neighbours spiralled toward full-blown war.

S. Korea conservative party begins process to switch presidential candidate

South Korea's conservative party dropped its presidential candidate against his will on Saturday, beginning a process to instead nominate outsider and former prime minister Han Duck-soo less than a month before the election.

Pakistan says Indian missiles strike air bases as conflict spirals

Pakistan's military on Saturday said India launched another wave of missiles targeting three air bases -- including one on the outskirts of the capital -- as the conflict between the nuclear-armed neighbours spiralled toward full-blown war.

US and China prepare for trade talks as Trump floats tariff cut

Senior US and Chinese officials are in Switzerland this weekend for talks aimed at de-escalating a burgeoning trade war sparked by President Donald Trump's sweeping tariff rollout, and fueled by strong retaliatory measures from Beijing.

US projected to hit debt limit in August: Treasury chief

There is a "reasonable probability" the United States will hit its borrowing limit in August when Congress is in recess, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Friday, calling on lawmakers to act.

Europe leaders head to Kyiv on unprecedented visit

The leaders of France, Britain, Germany and Poland will make an unprecedented joint visit to Ukraine on Saturday for talks with President Volodymyr Zelensky, vowing to ratchet up pressure on Russia until it agrees a ceasefire.

Pakistan warns won't de-escalate as conflict with India spirals

Pakistan has warned it will "not de-escalate" a spiralling conflict with India, and blamed New Delhi for bringing the two nuclear-armed neighbours closer to a full-blown war, with the death toll from days of violence crossing 50.

German Holocaust survivor and witness-bearer Margot Friedlaender dies at 103

One of Germany's most renowned Holocaust survivors, Margot Friedlaender, has died at the age of 103 in her native Berlin, her foundation said Friday.

Israel not involved in Gaza food distribution under US aid plan: envoy

Israel would not be involved in food distribution under a US-led plan for the Gaza Strip but would provide "necessary military security", Washington's ambassador to Israel, Mike Huckabee, said on Friday.

Pakistan says India has put neighbours 'closer to major conflict'

Pakistan on Friday accused India of bringing the nuclear-armed neighbours "closer to a major conflict", as the death toll from three days of missile, artillery and drone attacks passed 50.

On patrol for jihadists with Mauritania's camel cavalry

A posse of turban-clad soldiers perched on "ships of the desert" may conjure images of the past but Mauritania's camelback cavalry play a vital role in the fight against jihadism today.

France, Poland sign treaty with mutual defence pledge

France and Poland on Friday signed a treaty committing both sides to mutual assistance in case of an attack by an aggressor, strengthening ties between the EU heavyweights in the wake of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

NATO chief seeks defence spending at 5% of GDP by 2032: Dutch PM

NATO chief Mark Rutte wants member countries to agree at a summit in June to reach five percent of GDP on defence-related spending by 2032, Dutch premier Dick Schoof said Friday.

Stocks mixed despite hopes for US-China tariff talks

Stock markets traded mixed on Friday despite comments by US President Donald Trump suggesting he could lower tariffs on China that raised hopes weekend talks between the superpowers could lead to a de-escalation in their trade war.

Trump floats cutting China tariffs to 80% ahead of trade talks

US President Donald Trump signaled on Friday that he could lower sky-high tariffs on Chinese imports, as the rival superpowers prepare for trade talks in Switzerland over the weekend.

Putin, Xi, Steven Seagal and missiles: Russia's Red Square parade

Vladimir Putin chatted easily with China's Xi Jinping as a pro-Kremlin US actor sat nearby watching tanks and missiles roll across the cobblestones of Red Square.

Stocks lifted by hopes for US-China talks

Stock markets mostly rose Friday as US President Donald Trump suggested that he could lower tariffs on China, raising hopes that weekend talks between the superpowers could lead to a de-escalation in their trade war.

Putin hails troops in Ukraine as allies attend WWII parade

President Vladimir Putin vowed on Friday Russia would win in Ukraine as the Soviet Union had in World War II, aiming to rally Russian support at the Moscow military parade put on before key allies.

UK, northern European nations support Ukraine 30-day ceasefire: Norway PM

The UK, France and a group of northern European nations said Friday they supported a US proposal for an unconditional 30-day ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine.

Activists hold 'die-in' protest at Soviet monument in Warsaw

Pro-Ukrainian activists held a protest at a Soviet memorial in Warsaw where Moscow's ambassador placed a wreath on Friday, as Russia celebrates World War II Victory Day.

Trump suggests lower China tariff, says 80% 'seems right!'

US President Donald Trump signaled on Friday that he could lower tariffs on Chinese imports, as the rival superpowers prepare for trade talks over the weekend.

Swiss seize window of opportunity on Trump tariffs

Switzerland will once again Friday try to talk its way out of punitive tariffs on its exports to the United States, which would have serious ramifications for Swiss jobs and businesses.

From blockades to ballots: Serbian students confront government

Serbian students leading an anti-corruption movement that has rocked the Balkan country for months maintained the pressure Friday with a march in the western city of Loznica -- the first major protest since their call for early elections.

'Coming home': Merz signals Germany back in EU driving seat

Germany's Friedrich Merz made clear Friday that Berlin was back at the European top table, ready to help steer the bloc at a time of dizzying challenges, as the new chancellor made his maiden visit to Brussels.

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