Asia
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China exports drop amid tariff fight with U.S.
A gauge of new export orders decreased this month to its lowest reading since December 2022.
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More than 20 tourists killed by gunmen in 'terror attack' in Kashmir, India
The exact death count is not clear so far, and no group has claimed responsibility for the attack, but Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said the incident is the largest attack "directed at civilians" that the region has seen in years.
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China vows to raise tariffs on US goods to 125%, escalating trade war
The Commerce Ministry in China also threatened to file another lawsuit with the World Trade Organization against the U.S. for tariffs.
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Hegseth calls China a threat to Panama Canal, resulting in pushback from Beijing
The canal is important to global trade and used by many countries such as China, Japan and South Korea.
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Trump says he spoke with South Korean president about possible trade deal
Trump said that South Korea is sending a team to the White House on a plane to discuss a potential deal.
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Trump tells Americans don't be 'weak' or 'stupid' and not to panic amid tariff negotiations
Trump criticized Japan, stating that it doesn't treat the U.S. fair when it comes to trade.
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South Korean court removes impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol
The court determined that Yoon violated the country's “constitutional order," and that he violated his duty as commander-in-chief when he sent troops to the National Assembly in December.
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Death toll from Myanmar earthquake may exceed 3,000 as rescues continue
Over 10,000 buildings have either collapsed or suffered damage.
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Myanmar, Thailand get hit with a 7.7-magnitude earthquake, killing over 140 people
The number of casualties are expected to increase in both Myanmar and Thailand.
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China vows to retaliate if Trump increases tariffs next week
Trump said Thursday that he would impose another 10% tariff on Chinese imports starting March 4.
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China Hawk Chang says Biden's inaction on China has left US 'so far behind' in espionage game
Chang says that the Biden administration neglected to address China's espionage and economic threats towards the US, but that Trump's tariffs could "bring down the Chinese economy."
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Japanese PM touts 'golden age' for relations with U.S. under Trump
Trump previously enjoyed a close relationship with the late Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe during his first term.
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US Postal Service will continue accepting packages from China, Hong Kong, reversing earlier decision
The postal service made clear that the suspension does not include flats and letters.