China Once Penalized Extra Births — Now It’s Paying Couples to Have More
HONG KONG: When Zane Li was nine, the arrival of his baby sister plunged his family in eastern China into crippling debt. At the time, China’s strict one-child…
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Trump: ‘Very Close’ to Extending China Trade Truce
US President Donald Trump said he is “getting very close to a deal” with China to extend the trade truce that has paused tit-for-tat tariff hikes and eased…
New Zealand Q2 unemployment edges up to 5.2%
WELLINGTON, Aug 6 (Reuters) — New Zealand’s unemployment rate rose to 5.2% in the second quarter, up from 5.1% in the previous quarter, while employment slipped 0.1%, according…
Sultan Ibrahim Arrives in Russia for First-Ever State Visit
MOSCOW: His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, arrived in Russia on Tuesday (Aug 5) for a six-day official state visit — his first to the country. The…
Zelenskiy says ‘productive’ call with Trump as ceasefire deadline nears
KYIV: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Tuesday (Aug 5) that he had a “productive” discussion with US President Donald Trump covering efforts to end the war, sanctions…
‘Fantastic Four: First Steps’: Marvel Delivers an MCU Film You Can Enjoy Without a Playbook
If “superhero fatigue” was ever real, it might be fading. With DC’s Superman still flying high at the box office, Marvel’s Fantastic Four reboot arrives this weekend riding positive buzz. This new…
Nvidia Poised to Reenter China, but Faces Shrinking AI Chip Market Share
Nvidia is expected to resume sales of its H20 AI chips in China, but analysts say its return is unlikely to restore the dominance it once held, given…
Berkshire Hathaway’s Q2 Operating Earnings Slip 4% Amid Tariff Concerns
Berkshire Hathaway reported a 4% year-over-year drop in second-quarter operating earnings on Saturday, as Warren Buffett’s conglomerate signaled growing pressure from escalating U.S. tariffs. The company’s operating profit…
Malaysia’s King to Make Historic State Visit to Russia at Putin’s Invitation from August 5
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s King Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar will embark on a landmark state visit to Russia from August 5 to 10 at the invitation of President Vladimir…
Trump sacks data chief over weak job numbers, gains opportunity to influence Fed direction.
United States: President Donald Trump received discouraging economic news on Friday and promptly lashed out — by firing the messenger. Trump dismissed Erika McEntarfer, the head of the Bureau…