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Trump accuses China of violating Geneva trade truce on tariffs

WASHINGTON, D.C.: Tensions reignite in the U.S.-China trade truce after President Donald Trump accused Beijing of violating a recent deal to pause escalating tariffs and trade restrictions, particularly those involving critical minerals.

"China, perhaps not surprisingly to some, HAS TOTALLY VIOLATED ITS AGREEMENT WITH US. So much for being Mr. NICE GUY!" Trump posted on Truth

Europe set for 11% rise in tourist spending, WTTC report says

MADRID, Spain: Europe's tourism sector is poised for a strong 2025, with international visitor spending projected to grow by 11 percent and reach US$838 billion, according to a new report by the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC). France and Spain are expected to lead the surge, with record-breaking tourist numbers on the horizon.

In contrast, the WTTC predicts a seven pe

Global Sextortion Sting Nabs 22 in Nigeria, Including Suspects Linked to Aussie Teen's Suicide

SYDNEY, NSW, Australia - A major international operation targeting online sextortion has resulted in the arrest of 22 suspects in Nigeria, including two individuals connected to the death of a 16-year-old Australian boy in 2023.

The operation, codenamed Artemis, was led by the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) in collaboration with the Australian Federal Police (AFP), the Roya

"Another big diplomatic bungle": Jairam Ramesh on reports of PM Modi not attending G7 Summit in Canada

New Delhi [India], June 3 (ANI): Congress MP Jairam Ramesh on Tuesday targeted the BJP government over reports of Prime Minister Narendra Modi not attending the G7 Summit, scheduled to be held in Canada this year.

In a post on X, Jairam termed it as another 'big diplomatic bungle', and said that for the first time in six years, India will not be in attendance at the Summit.

Jairam Ramesh viewed India's abse

EU Members Playing The Waiting Game On New Russia Sanctions

When the European Commission started briefing EU states last month on the next sanctions package expected to be imposed on Russia, the 27 member nations expected concrete written proposals to follow. They're still waiting.

Normally these sorts of documents -- in this case the potential 18th round of restrictive measures since the Kremlins full-scale invasion of Ukraine was launched more three years ago -- are pro

Max Verstappen admits George Russell incident 'not right'

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Max Verstappen admitted Monday that his controversial collision with George Russell in Sunday's Spanish Grand Prix was 'not right and shouldn't have happened.'

Verstappen, the four-time defending Formula 1 champion, stopped short of apologizing for the incident that earned him a 10-second penalty and dropped him to 10th place in Barcel

What are Canada's governing Liberals going to do about AI?

Fresh off his election victory, Prime Minister Mark Carney has been focused on standing up to Donald Trump's claims on Canada as the 51st state and American tariffs. But while that political drama unfolds, one topic that seems to have quietly slipped under the radar is the rise

Subsidized social housing promotes economic well-being for Canadian renters, new study finds

The years following the COVID-19 pandemic were difficult for renters. The pandemic was followed by an economic recovery marked by inflation, population growth and rising interest rates. These increased the cost of

Why Canada should apply labour protections to the rental housing sector

Gregor Robertson, Canada's new housing minister, was likely tapped for the job on the basis of his decade as Vancouver's mayor, where he introduced zoning changes, incentives for rental const

CANADA-TORONTO-FASHION WEEK-CHILDREN

(250602) -- TORONTO, June 2, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Children models present creations at the 2025 Fashion Art Toronto's Fashion Week Spring/Summer in Toronto, Canada, on June 1, 2025. The annual fashion show was held here from May 29 to June 1 this year. (Photo by Zou Zheng/Xinhua)

Max Verstappen flirting with race ban after latest penalty

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Max Verstappen had plenty to be upset about by the time the Spanish Grand Prix was in the books Sunday, but the long-term implications of the outcome could be particularly problematic for the 65-time Grand Prix winner.

The Red Bull racer experienced poor luck when his team's decision to go for a third pit stop was interrupted by a caution situation, allowing his com

Study finds effect of coffee on a sleeping brain

Washington DC [US], June 1 (ANI): Coffee can help you stay awake, but what does caffeine actually do to your brain once you're asleep? Using AI, a team of researchers has an answer: it affects the brain's 'criticality'.

In a study published in April in Nature Communications Biology, a team of researchers from Universite de Montreal shed new light on how caffeine can modify sleep and influence the brain's recovery

(SP)CANADA-TORONTO-FOOTBALL-MLS-TORONTO FC VS CHARLOTTE FC

(250601) -- TORONTO, June 1, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Pep Biel of Charlotte FC reacts after missing a shot during the 2025 Major League Soccer (MLS) regular season football match between Toronto FC and Charlotte FC at BMO Field in Toronto, Canada, on May 31, 2025. (Photo by Zou Zheng/Xinhua)

EU condemns U.S. steel tariff hike, prepares countermeasures

The Commission said the U.S. action undermines ongoing efforts to reach a negotiated agreement.

BRUSSELS, May 31 (Xinhua) -- The European Commission (EC) on Saturday sharply criticized the United States' decision to raise tariffs on steel imports from 25 percent to 50 percent, warning that the move could prompt swift European retaliation.

"We strongly regret the announced increase," a Commi

China Sports Weekly (5.25-5.31)

BEIJING, May 31 (Xinhua) -- Here are the latest Chinese sports headlines from the past week:

1. Sun defends singles crown at table tennis worlds

World No. 1 Sun Yingsha defeated second-ranked Wang Manyu 4-3 to retain her women's singles title at the World Table Tennis Championships on May 25, adding to the mixed doubles crown she had claimed earlier in the tournament.

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