Trump says U.S. troops to stay in Poland, open to increasing presence
President Donald Trump said U.S. troops will remain stationed in Poland and suggested he is open to expanding the American military presence in the ce...
Stock markets in Asia saw a boost on Monday, driven by optimism over tariff exemptions granted to electronics. This relief sparked gains in tech stocks, while investors in South Korea and Taiwan turned their focus to trade issues and semiconductor developments.
Japan’s Nikkei share index traded higher early on Monday, rising 2% to 34,267.97 at 0030 GMT. The rally was largely fueled by the U.S. decision to grant tariff exclusions on smartphones and electronics, benefiting major tech companies like Apple and Dell Technologies, which rely on imports from China.
South Korea's stock market also saw gains, led by chip and battery makers, as investors kept a close eye on U.S. tariffs. By 0013 GMT, the Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) was up 1.19% at 2,461.72.
In Taiwan, the benchmark index rose 2% early in the session, with chipmaker TSMC gaining nearly 1%. This week, TSMC's earnings report will be in focus, especially with U.S. President Donald Trump planning to investigate the global semiconductor supply chain.
AnewZ has learned that India has once again blocked Azerbaijan’s application for full membership in the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation, while Pakistan’s recent decision to consider diplomatic relations with Armenia has been coordinated with Baku as part of Azerbaijan’s peace agenda.
A powerful eruption at Japan’s Shinmoedake volcano sent an ash plume more than 3,000 metres high on Sunday morning, prompting safety warnings from authorities.
The UK is gearing up for Exercise Pegasus 2025, its largest pandemic readiness test since COVID-19. Running from September to November, this full-scale simulation will challenge the country's response to a fast-moving respiratory outbreak.
A Polish Air Force pilot was killed on Thursday when an F-16 fighter jet crashed during a training flight ahead of the 2025 Radom International Air Show.
The pound and the yen came under strain on Wednesday, weighed down by renewed investor concerns over global fiscal health and political uncertainty in Japan.
The price of gold surged sharply on Wednesday, reaching a new record of $3,530.08 per ounce. Analysts say the rise is driven by expectations of a U.S. Federal Reserve (Fed) rate cut in September and concerns over the central bank’s independence.
The New York Stock Exchange opened sharply lower on 2 September as investors weighed the legality of Donald Trump’s tariffs – a federal appeals court has ruled most of them illegal.
Eurozone annual inflation reached 2.1% in August, up from 2% in July, Eurostat announced on Wednesday.
Kraft Heinz is breaking up into two separate companies a decade after its high-profile merger, aiming to unlock greater shareholder value.
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