China quietly rolls back retaliatory tariffs on some US products, import agencies say
The exemptions apply to integrated circuits, also known as microchips or semiconductors, according to three import agencies.
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White House replaces COVID advice website with 'lab leak' conspiracy page
The White House has launched a new website championing the theory that the coronavirus that causes Covid-19 was a human-made pathogen that leaked from an infectious disease laboratory in Wuhan, China.
COVID 19
China slaps US with bigger tariffs after president's first comments
Xi Jinping says his nation is "not afraid", his first public comment on the escalating trade war that has tanked international markets and fueled fears of a global recession.
World
Australian industries risk being 'hammered' in US-China trade war
Industries vital to Australia's prosperity risk exposure in any trade conflict between the world's two biggest economies.
World
Trump pushed global economy to the brink with tariffs — and then pulled back
The saga that had played out over the past week left the world struggling to catch its breath.
Donald Trump
Trump announces '90-day pause' but hits China even harder
He offered a tariff fig leaf to most of the world but hit out China for a "lack of respect that China has shown to the World's Markets".
Donald Trump
Superpower's soldiers fighting alongside Russia in Ukraine, Zelenskyy says
Ukraine's government is demanding an explanation after two soldiers were taken prisoner.
World
Alarm bells ring over China's new fighter jet
New images have emerged of one of China's futuristic fighter jets, a three-engine, tailless flying wing aircraft that Western analysts have dubbed the J-36.
China
China steps in on key Australian election issue
The communist government has hit back at pledges by both major political parties on a major piece of Aussie infrastructure.
Federal Election 2025
Prince Andrew's damaged reputation led to links with Chinese man accused of spying
Newly released documents suggest Prince Andrew became entangled with a suspected Chinese spy because he was desperate to rebuild his reputation after his disastrous 2019 Newsnight interview.
World
Trump tariffs shock global economy as leaders weigh retaliation
Calls for urgent talks to rescind the "brutal and unfounded" new import taxes as global stock sagged overnight.
USA
China vows to counter Trump's 'bullying' tariffs as global trade war escalates
China has vowed to hit back after President Donald Trump announced major new tariffs on its exports to the United States as part of his radical overhaul of a century of American global trade policy.
Donald Trump
Chinese 'spy ship' carrying submarines spotted off Australian coast
The Tan Suo Yi Hao, a Chinese mothership which ferries smaller submarines, is confirmed to be sitting in the South Australian coast in the Great Australian Bight.
Australia
Nurses shield newborns from earthquake tremors in maternity hospital
As a 7.7-magnitute earthquake shook Myanmar and left over 1644 dead and thousands more injured, tremors were felt as far as south-western China.
earthquakes
Trump announces builder of secretive future fighter jet
President Donald Trump announced Friday that Boeing will build the Air Force's future fighter jet, which the Pentagon says will have stealth and penetration capabilities that far exceed those of its current fleet and is essential in a potential conflict with China.
USA
'World's most powerful company' pays Trump a $158 billion 'protection fee'
It was a surprise ceremony at the White House presided over by President Donald Trump to unveil a $158 billion investment from what he called the world's most powerful company.
World
Chinese restaurant apologises after diners allegedly urinated into hotpot broth
The restaurant apologised to customers on social media, saying they had replaced all hotpot equipment and dining utensils.
World
Canadian state slaps 25% electricity tax on US over Trump's trade war
China and Canada have hit back hard on the same day at Donald Trump's wide-ranging tariffs.
Donald Trump
Trump lashes out after Turnbull says China will take 'massive advantage' of him
US President Donald Trump has hit back after Malcolm Turnbull after the former Australian prime minister suggested his "chaotic" and "abusive" style would help China.
Donald Trump
Trump backflips on Mexico and Canada tariffs yet again
The US president's on-again, off-again tariffs threats have roiled financial markets and lowered consumer confidence.
Donald Trump
China aims for ambitious 'around five per cent' growth despite Trump trade war
China has set an ambitious target of "around five per cent" growth for 2025, maintaining last year's goal even as it braces for the fallout from escalating American tariffs on its export-driven economy.
USA
'A very dumb thing to do': Canada takes on Trump over trade war
Canadian Prime Minister stared down the barrel of the camera to deliver a strong message directly to US President Donald Trump.
USA
Police called as crowd flocks to Chinese discount shop in Melbourne
Police were forced to step in when angry customers swamped the Panda Mart warehouse after waiting in line for hours.
Melbourne
'Not clear' if Chinese flotilla conducted live-firing drills: defence minister
Defence Minister Richard Marles could not say whether the Chinese flotilla off Australia is travelling with a nuclear submarine, adding that authorities are unsure whether any live firing took place.
defence
Bronwyn knew she'd been scammed as soon as she opened these boxes
And she's not the only Australian living with diabetes who has been targeted.
health
President told 'under no circumstances' to drink from third glass
Taking advantage of a rise in tensions between the Soviet Union and China, US President Richard Nixon landed in Beijing on February 26, 1972.
Today in History
Prime minister backs navy to deal with Chinese warships off Australia
Anthony Albanese insists there is no gap in the nation's defence as the vessels travel south.
China
Warnings of live-fire drills by Chinese ships cause flight diversions
At least two pilots flying different planes heard broadcasts from one of the vessels, sparking concerns.
national
Shoppers outraged after 'drop shipping' dress scam exposed
A new shopping swindle is luring people in on social media and deceiving them into paying top dollar for clothes that are being sold much cheaper overseas.
national
One deleted sentence provokes China's fiery rebuke of US from China
China hit out at the US and warned the Trump administration to handle the Taiwan issue with "utmost caution".
Politics
Chinese fighter jet performs 'unsafe, unprofessional manoeuvre' near Aussie plane
A Royal Australian Air Force aircraft was conducting a routine patrol in the South China Sea when it experienced an "unsafe and unprofessional interaction" with a Chinese fighter jet.
national
Outcry as major auction house prepares first ever AI art sale
Christie's New York believes the auction will bring in close to $1 million, but thousands have protested.
money
Thirty million people die after ill-fated war on sparrows
The government of China issued a directive on February 12, 1958, leading to the extinction of sparrows in the country.
Today in History
Diplomatic spat exposes growing pressures in the Pacific
But a rare on-the-record dispute between New Zealand and Kiribati has renewed focus on the poor and isolated island nation, highlighting the existential threat it faces from the climate crisis – against the backdrop of a tussle between the world's biggest powers for regional dominance.
New Zealand
China hits back at Trump with tariffs of its own
China's Ministry of Commerce announced it was implementing counter tariffs against the US on multiple products.
Donald Trump
What Trump actually achieved during with his tariff announcement
From the stock market to members of his own party to leaders the world over, there's few people Donald Trump hasn't angered with his tariff stunt.
Donald Trump
China's 'artificial sun' has reached a remarkable milestone. What is it?
Here's what you need to know about this groundbreaking achievement.
science
'Let's talk about something else': DeepSeek's answer to massacre question
Observers are eager to see whether the Chinese company has matched America's leading AI companies at a fraction of the cost.
Artificial Intelligence
Tech giant suffers $1 trillion wipeout after Chinese AI causes carnage
The bloodbath on Wall Street has rattled global markets, and put one of Trump's biggest bets in doubt.
Stocks
Grim warning for China in new population figures
The world power is now facing both an ageing population and an emerging shortage of working age people.
China
The painting that ruined a friendship, triggered a lawsuit and proved a massive hit
Perhaps the most controversial painting to ever win the Archibald Prize was named the winner on January 21, 1943.
Today in History
TikTok shuts down in US hours ahead of ban
Visitors to the app were greeted with a message reading: "Sorry, TikTok isn't available right now."
TikTok
TikTok prepares to shut down their app in the US unless Biden makes assurances
The impact on the US will be strong, given the amount of individuals and businesses who make money or drive revenue from having a TikTok presence, and it's that backlash that an incoming Trump Administration is looking to turn around.
Tech
China's population shrinks for third year in a row
It's posing major economic challenges for the world's second-largest nation.
China
Elon Musk may buy US arm of TikTok: reports
Chinese officials are considering selling the US operations of TikTok to Elon Musk, Bloomberg has reported.
elon musk
Protests turn violent in China after student falls to his death
Police were seen aggressively handling the demonstrators, beating some and throwing others to the ground.
Protests
Trump asks Supreme Court to block sentencing in hush money case
Trump's lawyers turned to the nation's highest court after New York courts refused to postpone the sentencing.
Donald Trump
Rising HMPV cases in China are 'what we would expect to see'
Human metapneumovirus, also known as HMPV, can cause upper and lower respiratory disease in people of all ages.
China
Strong earthquake kills at least 126 people near Mount Everest
Many others were trapped as dozens of aftershocks shook the remote region in Tibet.
earthquakes
Human metapneumovirus: should we be worried about it?
Cases in China are surging, but is another pandemic likely?
Disease
