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Donald Trump says Chinese President Xi Jinping will visit the United States in two weeks, as tensions over tariffs, trade and technology remain high, reports Asian Lite News Desk US President Donald Trump has said Chinese President Xi Jinping will visit the United States in two weeks, without providing a specific date, venue or agenda for the expected meeting. Trump made the announcement while addressing a Republican campaign rally in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, on Friday. As an example, in tw

US Canada trade talks collapse after Washington imposes 50 per cent tariffs, with Prime Minister Mark Carney promising dollar-for-dollar retaliation to protect Canadian businesses, reports Asian Lite News Desk Trade negotiations between the United States and Canada have collapsed, with Washington imposing fresh 50 per cent tariffs on nearly $28 billion worth of Canadian imports and Ottawa vowing to retaliate dollar-for-dollar. The latest escalation came late Friday night after last-minute talks

The move follows bipartisan efforts to preserve duty-free access for thousands of products from eligible African countries and Haitian apparel and textilesreports Africa Daily News Desk The US Senate has approved a two-year extension of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), the Haiti Economic Lift Program (HELP) and the Haitian Hemispheric Opportunity through Partnership and Encouragement (HOPE). The extension, secured as part of last weeks bipartisan continuing resolution (CR), maintai

A bipartisan group of US senators has introduced legislation to deepen Washingtons engagement with Tibets government-in-exile.reports Asian Lite News Desk A bipartisan group of US senators has introduced legislation seeking to strengthen US engagement with Tibets government-in-exile and ensure continued American support for Tibetan institutions beyond the lifetime of the 14th Dalai Lama. The Assuring the Future of Tibet Act was introduced by Democratic Senator Jeff Merkley and Republican Senator

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian says Tehran remains open to dialogue with Washington but will not surrender, amid renewed tensions and uncertainty over negotiations, reports Asian Lite News Desk Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has reaffirmed Tehrans willingness to pursue dialogue to safeguard its rights, while insisting that Iran will not be forced into surrender. Pezeshkian made the remarks in an interview published on his offices website on Friday, defending the governments decision to

The United States has announced plans to provide an additional USD 242 million to support Ebola response and preparedness efforts in Central and East Africa.reports Africa Daily News Desk The United States has announced plans to provide an additional USD 242 million to support Ebola response and preparedness efforts in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Uganda and neighbouring countries, as the outbreak in the region continues to pose a major public health challenge. The US Department o

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said Israeli forces will remain in their current positions in Gaza until Hamas is fully disarmed.reports Asian Lite News Desk Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said Israel will not withdraw its forces from their current positions in the Gaza Strip until Hamas has been fully disarmed, signalling that any military pullback remains contingent on the armed groups surrender of its weapons. In a video statement posted on social media, Netanyahu

Donald Trump has warned that Iran will face severe consequences if the Strait of Hormuz is not reopened soon, while claiming negotiations with Tehran are progressingreports Asian Lite News Desk US President Donald Trump has warned that Iran will be hit very hard if the Strait of Hormuz is not reopened very soon, while insisting Washington is engaged in productive discussions with Tehran despite repeated denials from Iranian officials. Speaking in an interview with Fox News on Tuesday (US local t

Brand New Day posts the second-biggest global opening ever, giving Marvel a timely blockbuster ahead of Avengers: Doomsday. Spider-Man: Brand New Day has delivered one of the biggest box office debuts in cinema history, earning a staggering $927 million (687 million) worldwide during its opening weekend and becoming the highest-grossing debut in Sony Pictures history. The latest instalment in the Spider-Man franchise, starring Tom Holland, Zendaya and Sadie Sink, collected $355 million from 4,48

King Mohammed VI said the decision reflects his appreciation for President Donald Trumps recognition of Moroccos sovereignty over Western Sahara in 2020.reports Asian Lite News Desk Morocco has named the 1,055-kilometre Tiznit-Dakhla Expressway the Donald J. Trump Highway, with King Mohammed VI describing the move as a tribute to the longstanding partnership between Morocco and the United States and his personal appreciation for US President Donald Trump. The decision was conveyed in a letter se

A coalition of 25 US states has filed a lawsuit challenging President Donald Trumps latest round of Section 301 tariffs, arguing they exceed his legal authority.reports Asian Lite News Desk A coalition of 25 US states has sued the Trump administration over its latest Section 301 tariffs, arguing that President Donald Trump exceeded his legal authority by imposing sweeping import duties on goods from 60 trading partners. The complaint, filed in the US Court of International Trade, challenges tari

The US and UK are planning a high-level meeting in London next week to discuss an international coalition aimed at protecting commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz..reports London Daily News Desk The United States and the United Kingdom are planning a high-level meeting in London next week to discuss the formation of an international coalition to safeguard commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, as Western allies seek to prevent further disruptions in one of the worlds most criti

The Oval will host the 2027 ICC World Test Championship Final from June 9-13, marking its second staging of the global showpiecereports Asian Lite News Desk The Oval has been confirmed as the venue for the 2027 ICC World Test Championship (WTC) Final, with the five-day contest scheduled to be played from June 9 to 13. The match will mark the second time The Oval has hosted the WTC Final after staging the 2023 decider, when Australia defeated India before a capacity crowd. The England and Wales C

Former England striker Robbie Fowler has tipped Spain to beat Argentina in the FIFA World Cup 2026 final, praising La Rojas tactical discipline and purposeful style of play.reports Asian Lite News Desk Former England striker Robbie Fowler has backed Spain to lift the FIFA World Cup 2026 trophy, saying their purposeful style of play, tactical discipline and game management make them favourites ahead of the final against defending champions Argentina. Speaking ahead of the title clash, Fowler said

Cricket has lost one of its greatest ever players with the death of Sir Garfield Sobers, the legendary West Indies all-rounder, at the age of 89reports Africa Daily News Desk Sir Garfield Sobers, widely regarded as one of the greatest cricketers in history and one of the finest all-rounders the game has ever seen, has died at his home in Barbados at the age of 89. The West Indies legend, whose extraordinary career spanned two decades, transformed the sport with his brilliance as a batsman, bowle

Iran warns of a severe regional response as strikes target US bases in Kuwait, Bahrain and Jordan, escalating tensions between Tehran and Washington, reports Asian Lite News Desk Iran has warned of a crushing response against infrastructure across West Asia if the United States targets Iranian power plants and bridges, as Tehran carried out strikes on US bases in Kuwait, Bahrain and Jordan. Irans Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters issued the warning after US President Donald Trump said Washin

Indian Naval sail training ship INS Sudarshini has concluded a landmark voyage across four major US East Coast ports as part of Americas 250th Independence celebrations.reports Asian Lite News Desk Indian Naval sail training ship INS Sudarshini has completed its historic participation in the United States Semiquincentennial, or 250th Independence celebrations, with Indian officials describing the deployment as a significant milestone in the growing India-US strategic partnership and a showcase o

Messi dismissed claims that Argentina have benefited from favourable refereeing decisions after reaching a second successive World Cup finalreports Asian Lite News desk Lionel Messi has dismissed allegations that Argentina have benefited from favourable refereeing decisions during the FIFA World Cup 2026, insisting their place in a second successive World Cup final is the result of consistent performances rather than luck. Defending champions Argentina booked their place in Sundays final against

Julian Alvarez and Lautaro Martinez struck in extra time as Argentina beat 10-man Switzerland 3-1 to reach the FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-finals, reports London Daily News Desk Argentina produced a clinical extra-time display to defeat 10-man Switzerland 3-1 in the FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-finals on Saturday, setting up a mouth-watering semi-final against England after a fiercely contested battle at Kansas City Stadium. Julian Alvarez and Lautaro Martinez struck in extra time to break Swiss res