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US-China trade tensions could be ‘the end of the world as we know it’
As the U.S.-China trade dispute hits another level and hammers financial markets, the bigger casualty over the longer term could be the globalization trend that has developed over the past quarter century or so. Only the European Union exports more good to the U.S. than China, making the impact of a prolonged tit-for-tat tariff potentially …
U.S. Growth Slows to 2.1% as Trade Tensions Weigh on Businesses By Bloomberg
© Reuters. U.S. Growth Slows to 2.1% as Trade Tensions Weigh on Businesses (Bloomberg) — U.S. economic growth slowed in the second quarter by less than forecast as consumer spending topped estimates, though weaker business investment and exports underscored the risks spurring the Federal Reserve toward an interest-rate cut next week. Gross domestic product expanded …
UK positions snipers on Navy ships to wipe out Iran attackers as Gulf tensions rise | World | News
It comes as US and UK dignitaries last night called for Britain to support Washington in playing a tougher role against Iran. Britain has increased its naval presence in the region with the deployment of a destroyer, HMS Duncan, to add to the frigate currently protecting tankers sailing through the Strait of Hormuz. Now Royal …
US-Iran tensions put world ‘on brink of serious catastrophe’, Iraqi president warns | World News
By Alistair Bunkall, defence and security correspondent The president of Iraq has warned that the world is “on the brink of serious catastrophe” as tensions between Iran and the US escalate in the Gulf. Speaking to Sky News, Barham Salih said that everything must be done to avoid another conflict in the Middle East. He …
Hong Kong protests: How tensions have spread to US
Image copyright Hon-Tung Tsang Image caption Frances Hui speaks at a New York rally in support of Hong Kong protesters The protests in Hong Kong have heightened tensions between the territory and China, and generated headlines the world over. They have also deepened unease many thousands of miles away – on US campuses. “I am …
US sending 1,000 additional troops to Middle East amid Iran tensions
“In response to a request from the US Central Command for additional forces, and with the advice of the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and in consultation with the White House, I have authorized approximately 1,000 additional troops for defensive purposes to address air, naval, and ground-based threats in the Middle East,” acting …
Asian shares wobble amid trade, geopolitical tensions; focus on Fed meeting By Reuters
© Reuters. FILE PHOTO: A man looks at an electronic board showing the Nikkei stock index outside a brokerage in Tokyo By Tomo Uetake TOKYO (Reuters) – Asian shares wobbled near one-week lows on Monday as investors turned cautious ahead of a closely-watched Federal Reserve meeting, while political tensions in the Middle East and Hong …
Iran renews ultimatum over nuclear deal amid tanker tensions | Iran News
Iran will continue scaling back compliance with its commitments under the nuclear deal unless other signatories show “positive signals”, the Iranian president told a meeting of Russian, Chinese and other Asian leaders in Tajikistan. Iran stopped complying in May with some commitments in a 2015 nuclear deal that was agreed with global powers, a year …
Hong Kong protesters tear-gassed by police as tensions spiral over extradition bill
Police fired tear gas at throngs of protesters in the streets of Hong Kong on Wednesday amid growing anger over the government’s proposal to change an extradition law. Interested in China? Add China as an interest to stay up to date on the latest China news, video, and analysis from ABC News. The controversial extradition …
