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China barley tariff ‘deeply disappointing’ – Australian minister

Australia’s trade minister has described as “deeply disappointing” China’s decision to place tariffs of around 80% on Australian barley in a dispute linked to...

Japan enters recession as world leaders mull options on ending lockdown

Japan’s economy plunged into recession in the first quarter as the coronavirus pandemic suppressed business activity, while leaders in the US and Europe are...

Jack Ma parts company with Japan’s SoftBank Group

Chinese billionaire Jack Ma is stepping down from the board of SoftBank Group Corp, as the Japanese technology company struggles over its risky investments...

Pro-Beijing politician wins key committee post in fractious Hong Kong vote

Clashes broke out in Hong Kong’s legislature for a second time this month as a pro-Beijing politician was elected as chair of a key...

One person dead in Canadian air show crash

A Canadian aerobatic jet crashed into a British Columbia neighbourhood on Sunday during a flyover intended to boost morale during the pandemic. One crew member...

Bill De Blasio condemns revellers for flouting social distancing rules

New York’s mayor has condemned revellers who flouted social distancing restrictions on Saturday night for putting lives in danger. Officials may shut down establishments that...

China’s ambassador to Israel found dead

The Chinese ambassador to Israel has been found dead in his home north of Tel Aviv. Du Wei, 58, was appointed envoy in February in...

Israeli government to be sworn in after months of political deadlock

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is finally set to swear in his new government – a move that comes after three deadlocked elections, a...

Coronavirus deaths in Scotland rise by 41

The number of confirmed Covid-19 deaths in Scotland has risen to 2,094, according to the latest Health Protection Scotland figures, up by 41 on...

New Zealand PM turned away from cafe as social distancing limits capacity

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern found out there are no exceptions when it comes to social distancing after she was turned away from...

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