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US, China de-escalate trade war, agree to reduce tit-for-tat tariffs for 90 days

“Both sides showed a great respect” The United States and China announced Monday an agreement to drastically reduce tit-for-tat tariffs for 90 days, de-escalating a trade war that has roiled financial markets and raised fears of a global economic downturn. After their first talks since US President Donald Trump launched his trade war, the world’s two biggest economies agreed in a joint statement to bring their triple-digit tariffs down to two...

Hamas to free hostage as part of Gaza talks

GAZA CITY – Hamas said it would release a US-Israeli hostage held...

Trump’s Air Force One Qatari ‘gift’ hailed, blasted

WASHINGTON, DC – Donald Trump on Sunday (Monday Manila time) defended plans...

Under pressure, UK gov’t unveils flagship immigration package

LONDON – Prime Minister Keir Starmer vowed Monday to “finally take back...

Poland to close Russian consulate in Krakow

WARSAW – Poland’s top diplomat said Monday he ordered the closure of...

Taiwan wants US security, despite hurdles

WASHINGTON, DC – Taiwan is seeking deeper military and economic cooperation with...

US, China de-escalate trade war, agree to reduce tit-for-tat tariffs for 90 days

“Both sides showed a great respect” The United States and China announced Monday an agreement to drastically reduce tit-for-tat tariffs for 90 days, de-escalating a trade war that has roiled financial markets and raised fears of a global economic downturn. After their first talks since US President Donald Trump launched his trade war, the world’s two biggest economies agreed in a joint statement to bring their triple-digit tariffs down to two...

Hamas to free hostage as part of Gaza talks

GAZA CITY – Hamas said it would release a US-Israeli hostage held...

Trump’s Air Force One Qatari ‘gift’ hailed, blasted

WASHINGTON, DC – Donald Trump on Sunday (Monday Manila time) defended plans...

Under pressure, UK gov’t unveils flagship immigration package

LONDON – Prime Minister Keir Starmer vowed Monday to “finally take back...

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