Antonio José Seguro wins Portugal presidential runoff against far right
Portugal’s moderate Socialist Antonio José Seguro won the presidency on Sunday, defeating far-right challenger André Ventura in a runoff vote that...
Chinese officials have called on President Trump to fully cancel tariffs on Chinese goods as tensions between the two countries persist.
Chinese officials are urging U.S. President Donald Trump to "completely cancel" his so-called reciprocal tariffs, as the trade war between the world’s two largest economies continues.
Trump recently announced a 90-day pause on several global tariffs but raised duties on Chinese imports to 145%.
China’s commerce ministry called on Washington to make a significant correction, end the "wrong practice" of reciprocal tariffs, and return to a path of mutual respect.
Late Friday, the Trump administration exempted a range of widely used tech products and components — including smartphones, computers, semiconductors, solar cells, and flash drives — from the tariffs, according to U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
The exemptions were seen as a major win for tech giants like Apple, which rely heavily on Chinese manufacturing.
China’s commerce ministry described the move as a "small step" and said it was assessing its impact.
U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said Sunday there are currently no plans for Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping to hold talks.
Storm Leonardo hit Spain and Portugal on Tuesday, forcing more than 11,000 people from their homes, as a man in Portugal died after his car was swept away by floodwaters and a second body was found in Malaga.
Iran would retaliate by striking U.S. military bases across the Middle East if it comes under attack by American forces, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Saturday (7 January), stressing that such action should not be seen as targeting the countries hosting those bases.
At least 31 people have been killed and scores wounded in a suicide bombing at a mosque in Pakistan’s capital, Islamabad, during Friday prayers, prompting widespread international condemnation.
U.S. and Ukrainian negotiators have discussed an ambitious goal of reaching a peace agreement between Russia and Ukraine by March, though the timeline is widely viewed as unrealistic due to deep disagreements over territory, according to multiple sources familiar with the talks.
A Japanese city near Mount Fuji has cancelled its annual cherry blossom festival, saying growing numbers of badly behaved tourists are disrupting daily life for residents.
U.S. President Donald Trump has criticised American freestyle skier Hunter Hess after the athlete said he felt conflicted about representing the United States at the Winter Olympics in Italy, sparking a public clash that highlights growing political tensions surrounding the Games.
Portugal’s moderate Socialist Antonio José Seguro won the presidency on Sunday, defeating far-right challenger André Ventura in a runoff vote that confirmed polls pointing to a decisive victory despite weather disruptions and voter fatigue.
India’s trade minister said diversifying energy imports and expanding purchases of advanced technology from the United States would serve New Delhi’s strategic interests, as the two countries move closer to finalising a long-awaited trade agreement.
U.S. and Ukrainian negotiators have discussed an ambitious March goal for Russia and Ukraine to agree on a peace deal, though that timeline is likely to slip given a lack of agreement on the key issue of territory, according to three sources familiar with the matter.
Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze says the country is accelerating investments to enhance its connectivity and transit functions, with key road links set for completion by 2030.
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