Lula won’t sideline China or anyone in rare earths, tells Trump refining stays in Brazil
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva told US President Donald Trump on Thursday that his country’s rare earth reserves are open to investment...
China’s move to cut EV payment cycles may push weaker carmakers out: S&P
Beijing’s tighter oversight of vicious price competition in the automotive sector is expected to increase borrowing pressure on mainland carmakers and accelerate the exit...
US and Iran exchange attacks around Strait of Hormuz, testing ceasefire
Published: 6:44am, 8 May 2026Updated: 11:24am, 8 May 2026 The United States and Iran exchanged fire on Thursday in the most serious test yet...
Wrapped in a Boeing: will Trump’s China visit include another aircraft deal?
Published: 6:00am, 8 May 2026Updated: 6:07am, 8 May 2026 US President Donald Trump’s landmark visit to China comes as the US-Iran war disrupts global...
Zelensky warns Russia’s allies against attending WWII parade as Moscow repeats threats
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Thursday warned Russia’s allies against attending its May 9 World War II victory parade, as Moscow doubled down on...
White House inviting Nvidia, Apple, Boeing CEOs on Trump’s China trip, report says
Published: 5:47am, 8 May 2026Updated: 5:55am, 8 May 2026 The Trump administration is inviting CEOs from Nvidia, Apple, Exxon, Boeing and other big companies...
Why China’s warning over military blocs is finding listeners in Asia
When the United States and the Philippines opened this year’s Balikatan exercises, the message travelled far beyond the parade ground. More than 17,000 troops...
Trump gives EU until July 4 to ratify deal or face tariff hike
US President Donald Trump on Thursday said the European Union must ratify its trade deal with the United States by July 4 or face...
White House calls Mark Hamill ‘sick’ after Star Wars actor posts Trump gravesite image
Published: 4:04am, 8 May 2026Updated: 4:16am, 8 May 2026 The White House called Star Wars star Mark Hamill “one sick individual” on Thursday after...