Softwood Lumber Tariffs Stoke Tensions Ahead of Canada’s Election
U.S. tariffs on Canadian softwood lumber—currently at 14.5% with a potential 25% hike—are intensifying pressure on workers and shaping Canada’s federal election.
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Trump Expects Putin to Halt Ukraine Strikes
U.S. President Donald Trump says he believes Putin will stop strikes on Ukraine after urging him in a Truth Social post.
Wang Yi and Cassis Call on China and Switzerland to Safeguard Global Trade Order
Wang Yi and Swiss FM Ignazio Cassis pledge to deepen China-Switzerland ties, upgrade their FTA, and defend the international trade order amid global uncertainty.
One Dead, Three Injured in High School Stabbing in Nantes
A 15-year-old student in Nantes, western France, killed one classmate and injured three others in a school stabbing attack on Wednesday. Teachers subdued the attacker.
China Says US-Philippine Drills Threaten South China Sea Peace
Chinas defense ministry accuses the Philippines of US-driven naval exercises that threaten South China Sea stability, urging respect for regional peace and rights.
China and Kenya Forge ‘All-Weather’ Partnership for a Shared Future
China and Kenya launched an all-weather community vision for the new era, aiming to deepen ties across trade, tech, and cultural exchange.
China Says No Tariff Talks with U.S.; Open to Fair Negotiations
China and U.S. have not held any tariff consultations, yet both sides are urged to pursue fair, respectful dialogue amid rising trade tensions.
U.S. Farmers Hit Hard as Trump’s Tariffs Spark Global Ripples
U.S. farmers face mounting losses as Trump’s tariffs and retaliation by the Chinese mainland and Canada threaten crops and livelihoods.
Pang Junxu Edges Out Zhang Anda at World Snooker Championship
Pang Junxu defeated compatriot Zhang Anda 10-7 to reach the World Snooker Championship last 16, setting up a showdown with Ronnie O’Sullivan.
Duplantis Poised to Soar at Xiamen Diamond League
World-record pole vaulter Armand Duplantis heads to Xiamen for the Diamond League at Egret Stadium, aiming to clear history-making heights again.