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US President Donald Trump meets with Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, on February 7. Photo: TNS
Japan

Japan’s Ishiba to press Trump to drop auto tariffs at G7 summit

The two are expected to meet on the sidelines of the meeting following a sixth round of high-level trade talks in Washington on Friday.

Donald Trump

G7 convenes in Canada, hoping to avoid Trump clashes

China trade

Canada to mine more amid geopolitical tensions: former minister Bill Morneau

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US-China relations

Exclusive | Is this the end of summer US study trips for Chinese children?

Many parents are rethinking plans for their children as new visa rules and bilateral hostilities take their toll.

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Changes in US visa processing have prompted many Chinese parents to reconsider American summer study tours for their children. Photo: Shutterstock
Justin Trudeau

Canada’s Sikhs, outraged by Modi G7 invitation, plan to protest

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney invited Modi, although India is not a G7 member, to attend the summit that starts on Sunday as a guest.

India

279 bodies found, making Air India crash second worst air disaster this century

The revised toll is calculated from the 241 people on board who are presumed dead and 38 on the ground.

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Hong Kong society

‘I am numb’: Blackpink fans left devastated as Hong Kong concerts sell out fast

Disappointed fans vent frustration at booking platform Cityline as tickets for both shows sell out in a little more than 90 minutes.

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All tickets for Blackpink’s two shows at Kai Tak Stadium on January 24 and 25 next year sold out in a little more than an hour and a half. Photo: Getty Images
Indonesia

Indonesia’s Prabowo skips G7 summit in Canada for talks with Putin in Russia

The decision by the 73-year-old ex-general has raised questions about Indonesia’s strategic direction, which is known for its ‘non-aligned’ stance.

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Japan

Ishiba says won’t forgo Japan’s interests for quick deal with Trump

The prime minister said it’s important to achieve an agreement that’s ‘beneficial’ to both sides.

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India

Is acceptance by India’s Modi to attend G7 summit in Canada a ‘Pyrrhic victory’?

The belated invitation by Canada has sparked debate on whether ties between New Delhi and Ottawa are on the mend.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has accepted the invitation from his Canadian counterpart Mark Carney to attend the G7 summit in Alberta. Photo: dpa
Donald Trump

Trump tariffs can remain in effect, US appeals court rules

The decision means Trump may continue to enforce, for now, his tariffs on imports from most US trading partners.

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President Donald Trump holding up a chart of his so-called ‘reciprocal tariffs’ in April. File photo: AFP
Middle East

US denounces sanctions by UK, allies on far-right Israeli ministers

Israeli ministers sanctioned for ‘inciting’ extremist violence; US and Israel condemn move.

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United States

Canada to hit 2% Nato spending target, years ahead of schedule: Carney

‘The threats that Canada faces are multiplying,’ the prime minister said, ‘in a darker, more competitive world’.

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South Korea

Trump and South Korea’s new leader talk tariffs, golf and assassinations

President Lee Jae-myung and Trump have both faced attempts on their lives; Lee even had to undergo surgery after being stabbed in the neck.

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South Korean President Lee Jae-myung delivers a speech during a Memorial Day ceremony at Seoul National Cemetery on Friday. Photo: dpa
India

India PM Modi invited to G7 summit in Canada

Ties between the two nations have been strained following accusations of New Delhi’s involvement in the assassination of a Canadian Sikh, claims India denies.

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India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi says he will accept Canada’s invitation to the G7 summit. File photo: Reuters
China-Canada relations

China hoping for ‘healthy and stable’ relations with Canada after Li-Carney call

The Chinese premier and Canadian leader pledged to work on a reset after years of ‘serious difficulties’ between the two sides.

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United States

Outside In | As costs of Trump’s chaos become clear, expect him to shift the blame

Trump’s supporters seem certain the damage his policies cause will be short-lived, but they may change their minds as the trade wars drag on.

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Insurance

Manulife’s local unit to redomicile from Bermuda in November

‘Redomiciling to Hong Kong allows us to better align with the city’s robust financial and regulatory environment,’ CEO says.

Manulife’s logo is displayed atop Lee Garden One in Causeway Bay, Hong Kong, on June 29, 2019. Photo: Shutterstock
OnePlus

OnePlus looks to undercut Apple and Samsung with new US$700 tablet

Android tablets have failed to make much of a dent in the US to Apple’s tablet business.

Australia

Australia says compromise on biosecurity ‘not worth it’ ahead of US talks

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said American beef imports still posed risks to the Australian cattle industry.

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United States

Trump escalates trade war: 50% steel and aluminium tariffs now in effect

Doubled tariffs hit Canada and Mexico significantly, but the UK is exempt due to a preliminary trade deal.

Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs on allies and adversaries alike have strained US ties with trading partners. File photo: AP
India

India’s Modi likely to skip G7 in Canada as strained relations persist

India’s expected G7 absence reflects lingering tensions from a fallout over the 2023 killing of Sikh separatist leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar.

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Canada’s then-prime minister Justin Trudeau meets India’s Narendra Modi at the 2019 G7 summit in Biarritz, France. Photo: Reuters
Japan

‘Lies into truth’: outcry in Japan over Chinese bias at Canadian history museum

With exhibits on Unit 731 and wartime atrocities, critics in Tokyo warn the museum is eroding Japan’s ‘credibility and national dignity’.

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European Union

Canadian wildfire smoke travels across Atlantic and reaches Europe

Wildfire smoke contains harmful gases such as carbon monoxide, which can pose health risks, although these plumes do not present an immediate danger.

Hong Kong transport

Exclusive | Hong Kong Airlines to open routes to Urumqi, Melbourne after resolving debt woes

Carrier chief Jeff Sun says it has become a ‘financially sound airline’ with strong investor backing’, more services and plans for a rebrand.

Hong Kong Airlines has managed to weather its debt crisis and rebuilt itself after a major restructuring. Photo: Dickson Lee
United States

Opinion | Trump set out to change global trade, but succeeded only in killing it

Even if there is a clear motivation in Trump’s deglobalisation push, poor tactical execution can ruin even the soundest strategic objectives.

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Extreme weather

Thousands evacuated in 3 Canada provinces as wildfires rage

Smoke was worsening air quality in Canada and into some US states along the border.

US-China relations

What do Chinese parents think of US moves to restrict student visas?

Trump administration’s unpredictable approach sees some abandon American dream for options closer to home or in other Western nations.

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