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World scrambles to temper Trump tariffs as market fears mount
World scrambles to temper Trump tariffs as market fears mount
WASHINGTON: More than 50 countries have sought talks with President Donald Trump in a scramble to ease punishing tariffs on exports to the United States, the White House said yesterday (Apr 6), as trade partners braced for further fallout.
Verstappen to ‘keep grinding’ after Japan win closes gap to Norris
Verstappen to ‘keep grinding’ after Japan win closes gap to Norris
FORMULA ONE: Four-time world champion Max Verstappen said he will “keep grinding” after winning the Japanese Grand Prix yesterday (Apr 6) for his first victory of the 2025 Formula One season, ahead of McLaren’s championship leader Lando Norris.
North London derby set for Hong Kong
North London derby set for Hong Kong
FOOTBALL: Arsenal and Tottenham have confirmed they will play in a pre-season friendly in Hong Kong, the first North London derby to be held outside the United Kingdom.
Japan PM says Trump tariffs a ‘national crisis’
Japan PM says Trump tariffs a ‘national crisis’
TOKYO: Tariffs imposed on Japanese goods by US President Donald Trump’s administration are a “national crisis,” Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said today (Apr 4) as he prepared to hold cross-party talks on mitigating the impact.
All eyes on Tsunoda at Japan GP after ruthless Red Bull move
All eyes on Tsunoda at Japan GP after ruthless Red Bull move
FORMULA ONE: Yuki Tsunoda will be centre of attention at his home Japanese Grand Prix this weekend after joining Max Verstappen at a Red Bull team desperate to reel in McLaren following their ominous start to the season.
Thailand has ‘strong plan’ to handle US tariffs, says PM
Thailand has ‘strong plan’ to handle US tariffs, says PM
BANGKOK: Thailand has a “strong plan” to handle swingeing new trade tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump and hopes to negotiate a reduction, the prime minister said today (Apr 3).
Quake-hit Myanmar’s junta chief to head to Bangkok summit
Quake-hit Myanmar’s junta chief to head to Bangkok summit
MANDALAY: The head of the Myanmar junta is expected to travel to Bangkok today (Apr 3) for a regional summit, six days after the country ruled by his armed forces was pummelled by a devastating earthquake.
Liverpool win Merseyside derby to edge closer to title
Liverpool win Merseyside derby to edge closer to title
FOOTBALL: Liverpool moved closer to the Premier League title with a 1-0 win in the Merseyside derby against Everton yesterday (Apr 2), while Manchester City beat Leicester 2-0 to bolster their bid to reach the Champions League.
Hollywood actor Val Kilmer dies aged 65
Hollywood actor Val Kilmer dies aged 65
LOS ANGELES: American actor Val Kilmer, who was first propelled to fame with Top Gun and went on to starring roles as Batman and Jim Morrison, has died at age 65, the New York Times has reported.
Military chief says Philippines ‘inevitably’ involved if Taiwan invaded
Military chief says Philippines ‘inevitably’ involved if Taiwan invaded
MANILA: The Philippines’ military chief said yesterday (Apr 1) his country would “inevitably” be involved if neighbouring Taiwan was invaded while warning China was working to infiltrate the Filipino military and other institutions.
Forest topple Man Utd, Saka scores on Arsenal return
Forest topple Man Utd, Saka scores on Arsenal return
FOOTBALL: Nottingham Forest beat Manchester United 1-0 to close in on Champions League football next season as Bukayo Saka scored in Arsenal’s 2-1 win over Fulham on his return from injury yesterday (Apr 1).
Myanmar to mark minute of silence as quake toll passes 2,000
Myanmar to mark minute of silence as quake toll passes 2,000
MANDALAY: Myanmar will mark a minute of silence today (Apr 1) in tribute to victims of the country’s devastating earthquake that has killed more than 2,000 people, as hopes dim of finding more survivors in the rubble of ruined buildings.
Tsunoda to replace Lawson at Red Bull after just two races
Tsunoda to replace Lawson at Red Bull after just two races
FORMULA ONE: Yuki Tsunoda will partner world champion Max Verstappen at the Japanese Grand Prix following Red Bull’s decision to sack struggling Liam Lawson after just two races.
Aftershocks rattle Mandalay as rescuers search for survivors in Myanmar quake
Aftershocks rattle Mandalay as rescuers search for survivors in Myanmar quake
MYANMAR: Residents scrambled desperately through collapsed buildings Sunday (Mar 30) 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.
Farrell says 75 players still in contention for Lions tour of Australia
Farrell says 75 players still in contention for Lions tour of Australia
RUGBY: British and Irish Lions coach Andy Farrell said Wednesday (Mar 26) that 75 players are still in contention for the tour of Australia just weeks before he names his squad.
French fugitive wanted over drug baron jail break
French fugitive wanted over drug baron jail break
PHUKET: The French fugitive arrested in Phuket earlier this week was wanted over a deadly prison breakout that freed a notorious drug baron nicknamed ‘The Fly’, authorities have confirmed.
Blatter and Platini cleared in FIFA graft case
Blatter and Platini cleared in FIFA graft case
FOOTBALL: Former FIFA president Sepp Blatter and ex-UEFA chief Michel Platini were acquitted on appeal by a Swiss court on Tuesday (Mar 25) in a long-running corruption case that shattered their careers as the most powerful figures in world football.
Australian PM calls general election for May 3
Australian PM calls general election for May 3
CANBERRA: Australia will hold a general election on May 3, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said today (Mar 28), locking in a showdown over climate action, nuclear power and a runaway housing market.
North Korea sent 3,000 more soldiers to Russia this year, says Seoul
North Korea sent 3,000 more soldiers to Russia this year, says Seoul
SEOUL: North Korea sent an additional 3,000 troops to Russia this year, and are continuing to supply missiles, artillery and ammunition to help Moscow fight Kyiv, Seoul’s military said today (Mar 27).
South Korea says 19 dead in raging wildfires
South Korea says 19 dead in raging wildfires
ANDONG: At least 19 people have been killed in one of South Korea’s worst wildfire outbreaks, with multiple raging blazes causing “unprecedented damage”, the acting president said Wednesday.