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China overtakes US as Germany’s top trading partner
Friedrich Merz to meet Xi Jinping in Beijing, with goods worth €251bn traded between two countries in 2025 China has overtaken the US as Germany’s top trading partner, figures have shown, as the chancellor, Friedrich Merz, prepares for his first visit to Beijing since taking office. Merz will head to

Stocks, Dollar Drop as Trade Jitters Hit Sentiment: Markets Wrap
Stocks and the dollar fell amid uncertainty over the scope of future US trade policy, clouding sentiment and raising the prospect of renewed volatility.

The uncertainties facing businesses and consumers after Trump's tariff changes
Businesses say questions remain after US President Donald Trump announced he will impose global tariffs of 15%.

War Crimes Court Set to Start Hearing Against Philippines Ex-Leader Duterte
Months after it was postponed, the International Criminal Court will start a hearing Monday to determine whether the charges of crimes against humanity against former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte should proceed to a full-blown trial.

The AI alarm cycle: Lots of talk, little action
What is the point of AI alarmism if the people warning the world aren't changing course?

Mexico Strike on Powerful Cartel Boss Sparks Clashes, US Support
A top cartel leader was killed during a raid carried out by Mexican authorities in the western state of Jalisco, fueling violent clashes across the country but winning praise from the US.

Iran-US Nuclear Talks to Resume This Week
The US and Iran are set to resume talks Thursday in Geneva, according to Omani mediators. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said he expects to meet US special envoy Steve Witkoff for the talks and reiterated that Iran won’t be pressured by a US military buildup in the region. Bloomberg’s