Shallow 8.0 Quake Strikes Off Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula
A shallow 8.0-magnitude quake struck off Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula, with USGS and CENC reporting 8.0 and 7.9 readings at 10km depth. Monitoring agencies warn of possible tsunami waves.
2025
U.S. Automakers Feel the Pinch of Tariffs
Tariffs meant to boost U.S. manufacturing are squeezing automakers, driving up costs and delays across supply chains—and potentially reshaping the future of the auto industry.
Colombia’s Ex-President Uribe Convicted in Historic Trial
Colombia’s former President Alvaro Uribe has been found guilty of witness tampering and filing fraudulent charges, marking the first conviction of a former head of state in the country.
China, U.S. Agree to Extend Tariff Pause After Stockholm Talks
In Stockholm, China and the U.S. agreed to push for another extension of their 90-day tariff pause, aiming to stabilize global supply chains and prevent a snapback of heavy levies.
Stockholm Trade Talks: China-U.S. Cooperation for Global Growth
At Stockholm trade talks, Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng urged deeper China-U.S. cooperation—extending tariff pauses, building consensus and driving win-win growth.
Stockholm Talks: China and U.S. Complete In-Depth Trade Dialogue
Chinese Vice Commerce Minister Li Chenggang and U.S. teams held a day-and-a-half of in-depth, candid, constructive discussions on economic and trade issues in Stockholm.
U.S.-China Stockholm Talks ‘More Engaged,’ Says Bessent
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent calls Stockholm’s two-day China-U.S. economic and trade talks “more engaged,” building on earlier meetings in Geneva and London.
China Calls Stockholm Trade Talks With U.S. “Constructive”
Vice Commerce Minister Li Chenggang praised recent in-depth, candid Stockholm talks with the U.S. as constructive, paving the way for smoother global cooperation.
China and U.S. Extend Suspension of Reciprocal Tariffs
China and the U.S. agreed to extend the suspension of 24% reciprocal tariffs after trade talks in Stockholm, aiming to boost stability for global businesses and supply chains.
Chinese Delegation Briefs Press After U.S. Trade Talks in Stockholm
After economic and trade talks in Stockholm, the Chinese delegation briefs the press on progress, cooperation areas, and plans for future dialogue with the U.S. side.