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Trump slaps tariffs on the world as payback for 'unfair trade practices'

3 weeks ago | channelnewsasia.com | Olivia Siong |Ross Cullen |Neha Poonia

The world reeling is from US President Donald Trump's tariff blitz. He has vowed payback for years of what he called "unfair trade practices". A baseline levy of 10% on all imports has been announced, while higher reciprocal rates will apply to countries that have a significant trade deficit with the US. China now faces a reciprocal rate of 34%, on top of an existing 20% tariff. Allies such as the European Union, Japan and India have also faced a rude awakening.
EU leaders hold emergency Ukraine talks to boost military budgets

1 month ago | channelnewsasia.com | William Denselow |Ross Cullen

European Union leaders are holding emergency talks in Brussels, seeking to show their continued support for Ukraine and aiming to endorse measures to boost defence spending.. This, after the US suspended military aid and intelligence to Kyiv — raising basic questions about how much the bloc can rely on US support in the future. It remains unclear if the final text on Ukraine will be endorsed by the EU. Will Denselow reports from Brussels and Ross Cullen reports from Kyiv.
Ukraine war: US, Russia officials to meet in Saudi Arabia as EU leaders hold emergency summit

2 months ago | channelnewsasia.com | Simon Marks |Ross Cullen

Top US and Russian officials are set to meet in Saudi Arabia to discuss a summit between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin. The talks mark the first high-level, in-person discussion between Washington and Moscow in years. The Kremlin said the talks will also focus on a "possible" truce in Ukraine. Ukraine is reportedly not expected to be involved in the discussions.
French PM proposes to reopen pension reform talks amid growing debt crisis

Jan 15, 2025 | channelnewsasia.com | Ross Cullen

French Prime Minister Francois Bayrou has opened the door to renegotiating a contentious 2023 pension reform, in a bid to win over left-wing lawmakers he needs to pass the 2025 budget. He said that France is now more in debt than ever before, and “major savings” will need to be made. The prime minister made the address to lawmakers in Parliament on Tuesday (Jan 14), as he battles to avoid a no-confidence vote just a month after being appointed. CNA's Ross Cullen reports from Paris.
French mass rape trial ignites calls for changes to the law to include consent

Nov 26, 2024 | channelnewsasia.com | Ross Cullen |Louisa Tang

PARIS: In recent months, calls have been growing louder in France to change a culture of victim-blaming and laws surrounding sexual crimes – sparked by a trial that has made headlines around the world. Dominique Pelicot admitted to repeatedly drugging his then-wife Gisele Pelicot with a powerful sedative, raping her, and inviting at least 70 strangers to rape and abuse her over a decade. The case only came to light when he was arrested for upskirt offences.
French mass rape victim tells court about ex-husband's 'immeasurable' betrayal

Oct 24, 2024 | channelnewsasia.com | Ross Cullen

The woman at the centre of a rape trial in France that has shocked the world has taken the stand in a trial. She said her life has "collapsed into nothingness" and denounced the "immeasurable" betrayal by her now former husband, Dominique Pelicot. More than 50 men are accused of raping Gisèle Pelicot while she was unconscious, after having been repeatedly drugged by ex-husband over a decade.
France kicks off Lebanon aid conference with €100m pledge

Oct 24, 2024 | channelnewsasia.com | Ross Cullen

Israeli strikes in Lebanon have rocked Beirut's southern suburbs in one of the most intense nights of attacks. Lebanon's state news agency said Israel launched 17 airstrikes over a few hours. Hezbollah has retaliated by launching a barrage of rockets into northern Israel. Top US diplomat Antony Blinken -- who is on his 11th trip to the Middle East since the war in Gaza erupted a year ago -- said he expects negotiators to get together to discuss a ceasefire in the coming days.
India's national security advisor in Paris for two-day defence talks

Sep 30, 2024 | channelnewsasia.com | Ross Cullen

India is aiming to strengthen its defence capabilities by signing a deal with France that could bring it closer to its long-time goal of building nuclear-powered attack submarines. India's National Security Advisor Ajit Doval is in Paris for a two-day dialogue with French Diplomatic Advisor Emmanuel Bonne. The two officials will discuss the details of Paris' offer to support New Delhi's construction of the submarines.
Paris Paralympics: Lighting of cauldron set to be centrepiece of opening ceremony

Aug 28, 2024 | channelnewsasia.com | Ross Cullen

The opening ceremony for the 2024 Paralympics will take place later today, with the lighting of the cauldron set to be the centrepiece of the event. The flame that will ignite the cauldron made its way across France in a series of events before arriving in Paris. 12 torches were spread across the Île-de-France, with officials asking communities and spectators to get behind the Paralympics. Once the Games get underway, there will be 549 gold medal events.
Telegram says CEO has 'nothing to hide' as Durov remains detained in Paris

Aug 26, 2024 | channelnewsasia.com | Ross Cullen

Telegram said its founder Pavel Durov has nothing to hide, after he was detained for questioning in Paris over the weekend. He remains in police custody. The messaging app said it "absurd" to claim that the company or its owner should be responsible for the "abuse" of their own platform. The 39-year-old billionaire was detained after landing at an airport outside Paris. Reports suggest he stands accused of failing to take action to curb criminal use of the platform.