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Trump signals fresh trade tensions with China
Trump signals fresh trade tensions with China
by  AFP

US President Donald Trump signaled renewed trade tensions with China on Friday, arguing that Beijing had "violated" a deal to de-escalate tariffs, at a time when both sides appeared deadlocked in negotiations. But on Friday, Trump wrote that: "China, perhaps not surprisingly to some, HAS TOTALLY VIOLATED ITS AGREEMENT WITH US," without providing further details.

Britain's hard-right Reform UK to accept crypto donations
Britain's hard-right Reform UK to accept crypto donations
by  AFP

Britain's hard-right Reform UK has become the first political party in the country to accept donations through bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, raising fresh concerns over transparency. "As of now, provided you are an eligible UK donor ... we are the first political party in Britain that can accept donations in Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies," he said.

New to South Africa, saffron holds promise
New to South Africa, saffron holds promise
by  AFP

Livestock farmer Joe Kroon turned to saffron in desperation when drought threatened his livelihood and, as this season's harvest winds down, he is encouraged by the potential of a new entry into South Africa's farming catalogue.

Airline chiefs meet in India amid turbulence of Trump
Airline chiefs meet in India amid turbulence of Trump
by  AFP

Airline bosses meet from Sunday in New Delhi at their annual industry conference, battling to mitigate the impact of Donald Trump's policies that have hit travel to the United States and potentially raised costs for aviation.

Asian markets reverse as appeals court gives Trump tariffs reprieve
Asian markets reverse as appeals court gives Trump tariffs reprieve
by  AFP

Asian shares fell Friday after a US appeal court gave Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs a temporary reprieve, fanning uncertainty a day after judges had ruled the controversial measures were unconstitutional. A separate ruling by a federal district judge in Washington, DC also found some levies unlawful as well, giving the administration 14 days to appeal.