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Greek general strike hits transport and commerce
More than 15,000 people took to the streets in Greece on Wednesday in the second 24-hour general strike this year, calling for higher wages to match the rising cost of living.
Beijing consumers mull spending habits as tariffs kick in
Chinese consumers in Beijing mulled their their spending habits and said they are prepared to forego American brands if that means avoiding the pinch from the escalating trade war with Washington.
Trump's steep tariffs trigger fresh market panic
US President Donald Trump reignited market turmoil on Wednesday as punishing tariffs on dozens of countries kicked in, with China set to retaliate after being hit with levies topping 100 percent.
China seeks to 'tariff-proof' economy as trade war with US deepens
China is trying to tariff-proof its economy by boosting consumption and investing in key industries, but analysts say it remains critically vulnerable to the economic storm triggered by Donald Trump's 104 percent levies on its goods.
Some US consumers in 'survival mode' as Trump tariffs arrive
American consumers braced for pain even ahead of President Donald Trump's hefty tariffs on imported products, which came into effect overnight Tuesday into Wednesday.
Japan to sell more rice reserves as prices soar
Japan will sell more rice from its emergency stockpile through July in an attempt to stabilise soaring prices, the agricultural minister said Wednesday.
India central bank cuts interest rates as Trump tariffs kick in
India's central bank cut interest rates in the world's fifth-largest economy on Wednesday as US President Donald Trump's tariffs kicked in and policymakers warned of "challenging global economic conditions".
Trump's new tariffs take effect, with 104% on Chinese goods
US President Donald Trump's punishing tariffs on dozens of economies came in force Wednesday, including over 100 percent in levies against Chinese goods, dramatically ramping up a devastating global trade war.
Nepal royalists seek return of king
Nearly two decades since Nepal became a secular republic, a surge of pro-monarchy protests have swept the Himalayan nation, fuelled by economic despair and disillusionment with current leaders.
Trumps presses on with 104% tariffs on China
US President Donald Trump on Tuesday forged ahead with tariffs of over 100 percent against Chinese goods after Beijing refused to withdraw its retaliation as the world's biggest economies go head-to-head in a ruinous trade war that has rocked global markets.
Musk brands Trump aide 'dumber than a sack of bricks' in tariff spat
Billionaire Elon Musk blasted President Donald Trump's senior trade advisor Peter Navarro as "truly a moron" and "dumber than a sack of bricks" on Tuesday in a growing rift over the US tariff policy that has rocked the world.
Stocks bounce after tariffs-fuelled rout
Stock markets bounced higher on Tuesday following a huge sell-off, but analysts warned of more turmoil as US President Donald Trump charges ahead in his escalating trade war.
Trenitalia wants to compete with Eurostar on Paris-London route
Trenitalia said Tuesday it plans to launch a new high-speed rail service connecting London and Paris, as the days of Eurostar's three-decade monopoly on the line look increasingly numbered.
Markets calmer despite growing US-China trade tensions
Stock markets regained some ground on Tuesday, even as trade tensions between the United States and China escalated sharply after days of turmoil over US President Donald Trump's tariffs offensive.
Trump's trade representative says tariffs 'bearing fruit'
The top US trade official on Tuesday defended President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs on nearly every other nation, telling US senators almost 50 countries had reached out to make a deal.
Shanghai's elderly investors keep faith despite stock market woes
A raucous group of elderly investors held court at a Shanghai securities company on Tuesday, chatting loudly about the stock prices flickering on LED boards as Chinese markets stutteringly recovered from the brutal day before.
$20 mn blue diamond goes on show in Abu Dhabi
A rare blue diamond valued at $20 million went on pre-auction display on Tuesday in Abu Dhabi, capital of the oil-rich United Arab Emirates.
Stocks, oil recover slightly awaiting Trump's next tariffs moves
Stock markets and oil prices recovered slightly Tuesday after a huge sell-off, but analysts warned of more turmoil as US President Donald Trump charges ahead in his escalating trade war.
China ready to 'fight' US trade war, EU seeks to cool tensions
China vowed Tuesday to "fight to the end" after US President Donald Trump threatened to further ramp up tariffs but the EU warned against escalating a trade war that has rocked global markets.
Indonesia stocks plunge on Trump tariffs after weeklong break
Indonesian stocks tanked more than seven percent on Tuesday after a weeklong public holiday break, with trading briefly suspended at the open as uncertainty over US President Donald Trump's global tariffs roils markets.
Vietnam says to buy more US goods as it seeks tariff delay
Vietnam will buy more US goods including security and defence products, the government said, as it seeks a last-minute delay to enormous tariffs imposed by Washington.
Mexico mourns photographers killed in music festival mishap
Relatives and friends of two photographers killed in an accident over the weekend at a music festival in Mexico City paid tribute to their lost loved ones on Monday.
Asian markets stage mild rebound but Trump tariff uncertainty reigns
Asian markets battled Tuesday to recover from the previous day's tariff-fuelled collapse, though Donald Trump's warning of more measures against China and Beijing's vow to fight "to the end" raised concerns the trade war could worsen.
Hong Kong firm did not uphold Panama Canal ports contract: Panama audit
The Hong Kong firm in charge of two ports at either end of the Panama Canal -- which sparked US President Donald Trump's threats to seize the waterway -- has flouted the terms of its contract, according to Panamanian audit results released Monday.
Samsung forecast beats market expectations for first quarter
Samsung Electronics on Tuesday posted highest ever figures for its first quarter sales forecast and said it predicted a better-than-expected performance for its profits, beating market expectations.
Nippon Steel shares soar as Trump reviews US Steel takeover
Nippon Steel shares soared Tuesday after US President Donald Trump launched a review of the company's proposed takeover of US Steel that was blocked by his predecessor Joe Biden.
US giant to buy stake in cash-short Australian casino group
Troubled Australian casino operator Star Entertainment says it has been thrown an 11th hour multi-million dollar lifeline by US-based casino giant Bally's Corporation.
200 firefighters battle major Paris inferno
A major fire broke out in Paris on Monday close to a new court complex designed by Renzo Piano, sending smoke across the city and prompting authorities to urge the public to stay away from the zone.
Trump announces direct nuclear talks with Iran
President Donald Trump said the United States was starting direct, high-level talks with Iran over its nuclear program on Saturday, in a shock announcement during a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Trump vows no tariff pause as markets dive
US President Donald Trump on Monday threatened fresh tariffs of 50 percent on China and ruled out any pause in his aggressive new global trade policy, despite a dramatic market sell-off.
Trump announces direct Iran talks, at meeting with Netanyahu
President Donald Trump said the United States would start direct, high-level talks with Iran over its nuclear program on Saturday, in a shock announcement during a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Palestinians in West Bank strike to demand end to Gaza war
Shuttered storefronts lined empty streets in Israeli-annexed east Jerusalem and the occupied West Bank on Monday during a general strike by Palestinians demanding an end to the Gaza war.