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Japan-South Korea trade spat threatens global tech market

Japan-South Korea trade spat threatens global tech market

A simmering diplomatic row with Japan is threatening South Korea’s output of components that drive smartphones and computer displays, which…
From Iron Lady to lame duck: Hong Kong leader’s departure seen as mere matter of time

From Iron Lady to lame duck: Hong Kong leader’s departure seen as mere matter of time

HONG KONG (Reuters) – Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam’s apologies and explanations for a doomed extradition bill have failed to…
Britain’s US ambassador resigns after Trump spat

Britain’s US ambassador resigns after Trump spat

Britain’s ambassador to Washington resigned Wednesday after being targeted by US President Donald Trump following the leak of highly critical…
UK leadership hopefuls clash over Brexit promises

UK leadership hopefuls clash over Brexit promises

Boris Johnson stood accused Tuesday of having nothing to offer Britain but “blind optimism” as he and his rival for…
China demands US cancel arms sale to Taiwan

China demands US cancel arms sale to Taiwan

China demanded Tuesday that the United States “immediately cancel” a potential sale of US$2.2 billion in arms to self-ruled Taiwan,…
US, China negotiators resume trade war talks

US, China negotiators resume trade war talks

Top US and Chinese negotiators held phone talks on Tuesday as the world’s top two economies seek to resolve their…
Serena ‘saw therapist’ after US Open meltdown, apologizes to Osaka

Serena ‘saw therapist’ after US Open meltdown, apologizes to Osaka

Serena Williams revealed Tuesday that she consulted a therapist after her infamous 2018 US Open final meltdown in which her…
Trump calls British ambassador to US ‘a very stupid guy’

Trump calls British ambassador to US ‘a very stupid guy’

President Donald Trump on Tuesday called the British ambassador to the United States “a very stupid guy,” one day after…
Trump rails against Paris climate accord

Trump rails against Paris climate accord

US President Donald Trump on Monday once again denounced the “unfair, ineffective, and very, very expensive” Paris climate accord, during…
It’s Brexit, stupid: the appeal of Boris Johnson

It’s Brexit, stupid: the appeal of Boris Johnson

There is a long charge sheet against Britain’s Boris Johnson but among Conservative party activists who will choose the country’s…
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