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The trade war is escalating, and fast. On Tuesday, Chinese officials vowed to “fight to the end” in the face of new threats from Donald Trump, made just hours earlier, having already promised to match American tariffs of 34 per cent.With such an increase, China’s tariff rate on American imports will reach 70 per cent. Later the same day, the White House confirmed that it would return fire, with tariffs of 104 per cent applying to Chinese goods from Wednesday.There is little to prevent decoupling between the world’s two biggest economies. Although Mr Trump’s intentions in unleashing the biggest disruption…

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s government announced on Wednesday (Apr 9) it will host Chinese President Xi Jinping for a three-day visit next week, as the two countries grapple with tariffs imposed by the United States. The state visit will go from Apr 15 to Apr 17, Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil said. „The Cabinet ministers have been informed that this visit is not only anticipated but is part of the government’s efforts … to see better trade relations with various countries including China,“ Fahmi told reporters.  Xi’s visit marks his first trip to Malaysia since Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim took office. The two…

In SummaryBy the end of 2025, the African mining sector is projected to produce 734.26 billion kg of minerals, with South Africa specifically projected to produce 271.44 billion kg.The mining sector is a leading economic driver in Sub-Saharan Africa, with a value exceeding $108 billion in 2023. In 2021, the sector accounted for 10% of GDP on average for Africa’s 15 most mineral-rich countries. Africa is home to nearly 30% of the world’s mineral resources. South Africa leads the pack for top countries with the highest mining activities in Africa.Deep Dive!!The African mining sector is a significant economic driver, hosting a large share of global…

Rescuers raced to find survivors more than 24 hours after the roof of a nightclub collapsed in the Dominican Republic during a concert, killing nearly 100 people. Renowned Dominican merengue singer Rubby Perez, who was on stage at the popular Jet Set nightclub when the roof collapsed shortly after midnight on Tuesday, was among those killed, according to his manager, Enrique Paulino. About 370 rescue personnel combed mounds of fallen bricks, steel bars and tin sheets for survivors. Dozens of ambulances ferried the injured to hospital, as several people gathered outside the venue desperately seeking news of their loved ones.…

President Trump’s tariffs on imports from dozens of countries came into force Wednesday, including 104% on goods from China, dramatically ramping up a potential global trade war. The tariffs took hold at 12:01 a.m. EDT.Mr. Trump’s tariffs have shaken the dynamics of the decades-old global trading order, increased recession fears and sent shudders through financial markets.  Asian markets resumed their slide Wednesday. Japan’s Nikkei 225 lost 3.9% and Hong Kong’s Hang Seng declined 0.4%, though the Shanghai Composite index turned around early losses, climbing 0.9%. Taiwan’s Taiex plummeted 5.8%. South Korea’s Kospi fell 1.7%.European shares were lower, with Germany’s DAX…

U.S. attorneys for six southwestern border districts charged nearly 1,000 illegal aliens with immigration-related crimes during the first week of April under Operation Take Back America, the Department of Justice said on Tuesday.The districts involved include Arizona, Central California, Southern California, New Mexico, Southern Texas and Western Texas.The District of Arizona brought charges against 204 illegal aliens; 83 of whom were charged with illegal reentry and 107 were charged with illegal entry. Fourteen people, including Ivan Mauricio Hernandez-Mosqueda, were also charged with smuggling humans into and within the district. Hernandez Mosqueda, a Mexican national, was sentenced to 46 months in prison…

Two months into his 2022 leadership campaign, Pierre Poilievre spoke at the home of Aditya Tawatia, a politically active Vancouver realtor.“Delighted to host the next Prime Minister of Canada,” Tawatia wrote on X, adding his mother had “blessed” Poilievre’s campaign.Tawatia donated $1,675 to Poilievre’s leadership bid and has since kicked in another $3,750 to the Conservative Party of Canada.It wasn’t the first time Tawatia had backed an aspiring prime minister: He is the founder of a Canadian organization set up to elect Narendra Modi in India.The summer before Modi’s 2014 election victory, Tawatia was among a group of supporters that…

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Joint efforts should be made to safeguard regional stability through security and law enforcement collaboration to address various risks and challenges, the Xinhua statement said, adding that China’s leadership pledged to boost people-to-people exchanges. Xi addressed the meeting just days before his expected coming visits to Vietnam, Malaysia and Cambodia, all important neighbours for China. China is among a group of countries with the most neighbours in the world, sharing land borders with 14 nations – a distinction it shares with Russia – while facing eight other nearby countries, including US allies Japan, South Korea and the Philippines. The Indo-Pacific…

 SummaryIn 2025, African youth are turning TikTok into a battleground for political dissent, with protest videos garnering millions of views and rallying international solidarity.Inflation and subsidy cuts have sparked not just local protests but cross-border movements, as economic struggles in one nation ignite unrest in its neighbors.Climate-induced disasters are subtly fueling political chaos, as droughts and floods leave governments struggling to provide basic services, intensifying public frustration.Deep Dive!!!What happens when governments falter and citizens push back? Across Africa in 2025, political unrest is shaping destinies, toppling decades-old regimes, and sparking movements that demand change. Election disputes and anti-corruption protests leading…