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The Trump administration has stepped up pressure on Beijing, targeting Chinese travel, genomics companies and university centres.reports Asian Lite News Desk The United States has stepped up pressure on China on three fronts, targeting visa-free travel for Chinese visitors to a US Pacific territory, blacklisting major Chinese genomics companies over alleged forced labour links and designating Chinese-funded university centres as national security threats. The Trump administration announced the m
Emmanuel Macron has criticised Donald Trump and other foreign leaders for allegedly exploiting Frances recent unrest for political gainreports Asian Lite News Desk French President Emmanuel Macron has hit back at foreign leaders, including US President Donald Trump, accusing them of exploiting Frances social unrest for political gain. Macron described their remarks as unacceptable and stupid after a weekend of violence and looting in Paris and other French cities. The comments came amid protests
The tobacco giant beat third-quarter profit forecasts but warned that Middle East-related inflation and disruptions in Ukraine are increasing costs and could weigh on operating income, reports Asianlite News Desk. Philip Morris International has warned that global conflicts are increasingly affecting its business, with energy-driven inflation linked to the war in the Middle East raising costs and strikes disrupting its supply chain operations in Ukraine. The Stamford, Connecticut-based tobacco c
Washington has barred Chinese AI technology from civilian government agencies, citing wider concerns over security and competition as the US seeks to maintain its lead in artificial intelligence, reports Asianlite News Desk. The United States has ordered the removal of artificial intelligence (AI) technology developed by Chinese firm DeepSeek from most government systems, escalating tensions in the global race for AI dominance. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has prohibited the use of
The leaders also agreed to strengthen investment and trade cooperation, although key issues including rare earth supplies remain unresolvedreports Asian Lite News Desk US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping have agreed on measures aimed at easing tariffs covering $60 billion in two way trade and launched a new dialogue on advanced artificial intelligence. The agreements emerged from Xis state visit and represent the first concrete economic and technology outcomes from the lat
Manchester will welcome Donald Trump and other G20 leaders in 2027 as the UK uses its presidency to focus on growth, investment and stability, reports Asian Lite News Desk Manchester will host US President Donald Trump and other world leaders for the G20 leaders summit in November 2027, with Prime Minister Andy Burnham preparing to welcome the international gathering to his former political base. The summit will take place at Manchester Central Convention Complex on 27 and 28 November 2027 as pa