Carmakers Face Doubts And Jolts Over US Tariffs
Raise prices or cut into their margins, open or close factories: carmakers must soon make major decisions as the United States imposes stiff tariffs on imported vehicles.
Sam Mendes To Launch Four 'Beatles' Movies In Same Month
Sam Mendes will release four movies about The Beatles in the same month, the director announced Monday, with Paul Mescal playing Paul McCartney and Barry Keoghan portraying Ringo Starr in "the first bingeable theatrical experience."
Asian Markets Edge Back But Trump Tariff Fears Dampen Mood
Asian markets mostly rose Tuesday, clawing back some of the hefty losses suffered in recent weeks, though sentiment remains sluggish and gold hit another record high as Donald Trump prepares to unveil sweeping tariffs.
Political Support Leading To Increasing Fallout For Crypto
Support for cryptocurrencies from US President Donald Trump or Argentine leader Javier Milei has seen investors lose billions of dollars and is damaging a sector struggling for credibility, researchers told AFP.
"The entire crypto industry is being tarnished," said Claire Balva, strategy director for fintech company Deblock.
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Syria President Says New Authorities Can't Satisfy Everyone
Syria's interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa said Monday a new transitional government would aim for consensus in rebuilding the war-torn country but acknowledged it would be unable to satisfy everyone.
SpaceX To Launch Private Astronauts On First Crewed Polar Orbit
SpaceX is set to launch the first human spaceflight directly over Earth's polar regions on Monday -- a days-long, privately funded orbital mission involving four astronauts.
Hard-hitting Drama 'Adolescence' To Be Shown In UK Schools
The Netflix drama "Adolescence", which has sparked widespread debate about the toxic and misogynistic influences young boys are exposed to online, is to be shown in UK secondary schools, officials said on Monday.
Canada Candidates Promise Less Reliance On US A Month Before Vote
A month before Canadians vote in an election dominated by threats from US President Donald Trump, leading candidates pledged Monday to build an economy that can thrive independent of its southern neighbor.
World Economies Brace For Trump Tariffs Ahead Of Deadline
World economies were jittery Monday ahead of US President Donald Trump's "Liberation Day" when he is set to unleash tariffs against multiple countries, risking global turmoil to redress what he says are unfair trade imbalances.
China Property Giant Vanke Reports Annual Loss Of $6.8 Bn
Debt-laden Chinese property giant Vanke reported annual losses of 49.5 billion yuan ($6.8 billion) on Monday, citing falling sales and shrinking profit margins despite Beijing's attempts to revive the housing market.
Primark Boss Resigns After Inappropriate Behaviour Allegation
Primark chief executive Paul Marchant has resigned following a company investigation into his behaviour toward a woman "in a social environment", the budget fashion chain's owner Associated British Foods (ABF) announced Monday.
Probe Accuses Ex J-pop Star Nakai Of Sexual Assault
An independent panel investigating allegations against an J-pop megastar-turned-TV host accused him on Monday of sexual violence against a Fuji Televsision employee, saying the company's handling of the matter amounted to harassment of the employee.
France Fines Apple 150 Million Euros Over Privacy Feature
The watchdog said the way Apple implemented its App Tracking Transparency (ATT) software was "neither necessary nor proportionate to the company's stated goal to protect user data" and also penalized third-party publishers.
Chinese Tech Giant Huawei Says Profits Fell 28% Last Year
Chinese smartphone maker giant Huawei said Monday that profits fell 28 percent last year as it faced international economic uncertainty and weak consumption at home.
Tears In Taiwan For Relatives Hit By Myanmar Quake
As images of destroyed buildings in earthquake-hit Myanmar flashed across her television screen in Taiwan, Yang Bi-ying could only weep for her family there.
Venezuela Says US Revoked Transnational Oil, Gas Company Licenses
The United States has revoked several transnational oil and gas companies' licenses to operate in Venezuela, Caracas said on Sunday, which had been granted despite Washington's sanctions against the South American country.
Trump Says TikTok Deal Expected Before April 5, Blackstone Joins Race
Trump set an April 5 deadline for TikTok, used by 170 million Americans, to secure a non-Chinese buyer or face a U.S. ban due to national security concerns under a 2024 law.
French Chefs Await New Michelin Guide
The Michelin guide is set to unveil its latest rankings of restaurants in France on Monday, which will identify the up-and-coming talent challenging the country's stalwart three-star cooking celebrities.
Clock Ticks On Trump's Reciprocal Tariffs As Countries Seek Reprieve
The clock is ticking down to Donald Trump's "Liberation Day" when the US president has threatened to unleash a wide range of tariffs against countries running persistent trade imbalances with the United States.
What Happens On Trump's 'Liberation Day' And Beyond?
US President Donald Trump has launched a volley of tariffs impacting allies and adversaries this year, promising "Liberation Day" on Wednesday with action targeting countries that have persistent trade gaps with his country.
Japan's Nikkei Leads Big Losses In Asian Markets As Gold Hits Record
Tokyo led another plunge across Asian markets Monday while gold hit a record high as investors steel themselves for a wave of US tariffs this week that has fuelled recession fears.
Computer Pioneer Microsoft Turns 50 In The Age Of AI
Microsoft has been at the heart of computing for half a century, becoming a tech stalwart almost taken for granted as lifestyles embraced the internet.
What We Know About Syria's New Government
Syria's new government, dominated by interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa's inner circle, faces the daunting challenge of gaining the trust of Syrians, as well as that of Western countries to secure sanctions relief.
European Orbital Rocket Crashes After Launch
The first orbital rocket launched from continental Europe crashed seconds after blast-off Sunday, in a closely watched test for the continent's bid to build a new space economy.
China, South Korea And Japan Agree To Strengthen Free Trade
China, South Korea and Japan agreed Sunday to strengthen free trade in the face of a raft of new tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump.
Hudson's Bay Company: From Fur Trade To Department Store Downfall
From the 17th century fur trade that birthed a nation to the last major department store in Canada, The Hudson's Bay Company has left an indelible mark, but its storied 354 years are crashing to an end.
'Something Is Rotten': Apple's AI Strategy Faces Doubts
Has Apple, the biggest company in the world, bungled its generative artificial intelligence strategy?
Orban's Food Price Cap Takes Aim At Foreign Retailers In Hungary
Seeking to tame public anger over soaring inflation, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has imposed price controls on basic food items sold in supermarkets, renewing his fight against multinational companies.
US, China Raise The Stakes In Panama Canal Ports Row
China's fury at the sale of Panama Canal ports to a US-led consortium reflects how container hubs have become prized currency as Beijing and Washington vie for global influence, analysts say.
Aftershocks Rattle Mandalay As Rescuers Search For Survivors In Myanmar Quake
Residents scrambled desperately through collapsed buildings Sunday searching for survivors as aftershocks rattled the devastated city of Mandalay, two days after a massive earthquake killed more than 1,600 people in Myanmar and at least 11 in neighbouring Thailand.
Australian PM Lures Voters With Supermarket Crackdown
Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese promised Sunday to outlaw supermarket price gouging with the threat of heavy fines, ahead of a tightly fought May 3 general election.
They Work, Pay Taxes And Call US Home -- But Risk Deportation
As he has done for years, Erik Payan had just opened up his tire repair shop in the small Texas town of Cleveland on February 24 and was getting to work when armed and masked US immigration agents swooped in to arrest him and take him away.
Protesters Denounce Musk At Tesla Dealerships In US, Europe
Demonstrators descended on Tesla dealerships across the United States and Europe on Saturday to protest company chief Elon Musk, who has amassed extraordinary power as a top advisor to US President Donald Trump.
Sudan Army Chief Says War Will Not End Until RSF Lays Down Its Arms
Sudanese army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan vowed Saturday that his troops will fight on until the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) lays down its weapons.
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