April 18, 2025
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Trump says U.S. in tariff negotiations with China, confident trade war will conclude with a ‘very good deal’

WASHINGTON, April 18 — President Donald Trump said yesterday that the United States is currently engaged in tariff discussions with China and expressed optimism that both economic giants will eventually reach a strong agreement to resolve the ongoing trade war.

April 17, 2025
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Maresca calls on Chelsea fans to 'trust the process' as top-five hopes dwindle following draw with Ipswich

LONDON, April 17 — Enzo Maresca insists Chelsea are making progress, despite a troubling dip in form that threatens to see the club miss out on Champions League qualification for a third straight season.

April 17, 2025
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“We want to live in freedom”: Uncommon anti-Hamas protest breaks out in northern Gaza amid Israeli blockade.

GAZA CITY, April 17 — Hundreds of Palestinians took to the streets of Beit Lahia in northern Gaza yesterday to protest against Hamas’ rule, demanding an end to the ongoing war with Israel, according to eyewitnesses.

April 17, 2025
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Putin likens billionaire Musk to Soviet space hero, says Mars visionary is 'driven by a powerful idea’

MOSCOW, April 17 — Russian President Vladimir Putin praised Elon Musk yesterday, comparing him to legendary Soviet rocket engineer Sergei Korolev, calling Musk a pioneer.‍

April 16, 2025
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Bigger stakes, bigger ambitions: Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik set sights on Malaysia Masters final on home ground

KUALA LUMPUR, April 16 — With the Malaysia Masters 2025 set to offer an increased prize pool — rising from US$420,000 (approximately RM1.85 million) to US$475,500 — newly crowned Badminton Asia Championships men’s doubles champions Aaron Chia and Soh Wooi Yik are aiming high, with their sights firmly set on reaching the final for the first time on home soil.‍

April 16, 2025
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WHO introduces new global agreement to prevent Covid-like chaos in future pandemics

GENEVA, April 16 — After more than three years of negotiations, countries reached a breakthrough early Wednesday by finalizing the text of a historic global agreement on how to better handle future pandemics — a response shaped by the painful lessons of the Covid-19 crisis.‍