China’s exports of rare earth magnets fell 6.1% in September, sparking renewed concerns that Beijing may again use its dominance in critical minerals as leverage in trade talks with the United States. Customs data showed shipments dropped to 5,774 tonnes from 6,146 tonnes in August, ending three consecutive months of growth and coming just before …
Global companies have incurred more than $35 billion in costs from U.S. tariffs heading into third-quarter earnings, though many are now scaling back earlier forecasts as new trade deals ease exposure to President Donald Trump’s levies. Trump’s trade war has driven tariffs to their highest levels since the 1930s, but recent bilateral agreements with the …
China has shipped its first-ever batch of domestically produced poultry hatching eggs to Tanzania, a move experts say could reshape livestock farming across East Africa. The shipment of 35,000 white-feathered “Guangming No. 2” broiler eggs departed Yunnan Province on Friday, marking a major milestone for China’s agricultural exports. The eggs, specially bred for meat production, …
Israeli shelling killed three Palestinians near a ceasefire line in Gaza on Monday, testing the fragile truce after a weekend of heavy fighting. At least 28 people died in Sunday’s Israeli strikes across the enclave, which Israel said were in response to a Hamas attack that killed two of its soldiers in Rafah. U.S. envoys …
The U.S. Federal Reserve is preparing for its next policy meeting under an unusual cloud of uncertainty, with the ongoing government shutdown halting key economic data releases and leaving policymakers without a clear picture of the economy’s health. Official employment figures have not been published since the shutdown began on October 1, while limited private …
China did not import any soybeans from the United States in September, the first time since November 2018, as escalating trade tensions and high tariffs pushed buyers toward South American suppliers. According to data from China’s General Administration of Customs, imports from the U.S. fell to zero from 1.7 million metric tons in the same …
U.S. President Donald Trump has warned that India will continue to face “massive” tariffs if it does not halt imports of Russian oil, reigniting trade tensions between Washington and New Delhi. Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One on Sunday, Trump claimed that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi had assured him that India would stop …
China’s economy expanded by 4.8% in the third quarter, its weakest pace in a year, as sluggish domestic demand left the country leaning heavily on exports to sustain growth. Analysts warn that this growing dependence on foreign markets amid a deepening trade dispute with the United States could threaten China’s economic stability in the medium …
Two airport security officers died on Monday after a cargo plane veered off the runway and plunged into the sea at Hong Kong International Airport. The Boeing 747 aircraft, operated by Turkey-based ACT Airlines under lease to Emirates, had arrived from Dubai around 3:50 a.m. The aircraft lost control while taxiing and struck a patrol …
Indian quick-commerce platform Zepto announced on Thursday that it has raised $450 million, pushing its valuation to $7 billion. Founded in 2021 by Aadit Palicha and Kaivalya Vohra, Zepto specializes in ultra-fast grocery delivery, promising delivery times as short as 10 minutes. The company operates over 250 “dark stores” across major Indian cities, enabling quick …
