Gold prices climb as tariff jitters lift safe-haven demand
World 10:42 02/06/2025Gold prices climbed on Monday as an escalation in the Russian attack on Ukraine and U.S. President Donald Trump's fresh threat to double tariffs on imported steel and aluminum prompted investors to seek refuge in safe-haven bullion.
Asia shares, dollar slip as tariff tensions darken mood
World 10:41 02/06/2025Asian share markets and the dollar made a soft start on Monday as U.S.-China trade tensions continued to simmer, while investors turned defensive ahead of key U.S. jobs data and a widely expected cut in European interest rates.
Trump says he plans to double steel, aluminum tariffs to 50%
World 10:25 31/05/2025WEST MIFFLIN, Pennsylvania -- U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday he planned to increase tariffs on imported steel and aluminum to 50 percent from 25 percent, ratcheting up pressure on global steel producers and deepening his trade war.
Elon Musk leaving Trump administration, capping turbulent tenure
World 14:50 29/05/2025WASHINGTON - Billionaire Tesla CEO Elon Musk is leaving the Trump administration after leading a tumultuous efficiency drive, during which he upended several federal agencies but ultimately failed to deliver the generational savings he had sought.
Trump administration halts scheduling of new student visa appointments
World 10:30 28/05/2025WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump's administration has ordered its missions abroad to stop scheduling new appointments for student and exchange visitor visa applicants as the State Department prepares to expand social media vetting of foreign students, according to an internal cable seen by Reuters on Tuesday.
Trump threatens new tariffs on European Union and Apple, reigniting trade fears
World 18:11 25/05/2025U.S. President Donald Trump threatened on Friday to ratchet up his trade war again, pushing for a 50% tariff on European Union goods starting June 1 and warning Apple he may slap a 25% levy on all imported iPhones bought by U.S. consumers.
Trump administration blocks Harvard from enrolling foreign students, threatens broader crackdown
World 09:28 23/05/2025U.S. President Donald Trump's administration revoked Harvard University's ability to enroll international students on Thursday, and is forcing current foreign students to transfer to other schools or lose their legal status, while also threatening to expand the crackdown to other colleges.
Donors pledge over $170mn to WHO ahead of US exit
World 09:44 21/05/2025GENEVA -- China, Qatar, Switzerland and others pledged over $170 million for the World Health Organization at its assembly on Tuesday, the agency said, and countries also accepted higher fees to help offset the expected loss of the U.S., the top donor.
Trump Organization to visit Ho Chi Minh City for investment discussions
Ho Chi Minh City 16:18 19/05/2025Vice-chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee Vo Van Hoan will meet and conduct a site visit with leaders of the Trump Organization on Monday afternoon, according to the municipal government’s working schedule.
World Health Organization looks ahead to life without the US
World 18:20 18/05/2025Hundreds of officials from the World Health Organization will join donors and diplomats in Geneva from Monday with one question dominating their thoughts - how to cope with crises from mpox to cholera without their main funder, the United States.
Trump to accept lavish jet from Qatar as Air Force One: reports
World 10:37 12/05/2025Donald Trump plans to accept a luxury Boeing jet from the Qatari royal family for use as Air Force One and then continue flying in it after his tenure, despite strict rules on U.S. presidential gifts, media reported Sunday.
