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US indexes suffer amid escalating global trade war as Beijing hits back with new tariffs on US goods

Tariffs may feel like action, but they lead to stagnation and economic crises in the long run.

Mohsin Naqvi has officially assumed charge as the new president of the Asian Cricket Council (ACC), marking a new era of leadership for Asian cricket. Naqvi, who has been serving as the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman since February 2024, took over the prestigious role on April 3, 2025.

European markets and US futures dip sharply after news triggers sell-off across Asia

Greece is one of the main entry points into the EU for people fleeing conflict and poverty in the Middle East, Africa and Asia, with many making the short but treacherous journey from Turkey to Greek islands in inflatable dinghies.

Asia's manufacturing powerhouses were desperately seeking talks with Washington on Thursday after Donald Trump announced 10 percent "reciprocal" tariffs, and even more for some longtime US allies.

Tariffs are especially steep in Asia. Vietnam, a major beneficiary of shifting supply chains for electronics and clothing, got hit with a 46% tariff.

Across Asia, factory workers, directors, trade associations and analysts voiced concern Thursday that US President Donald Trump's stinging tariffs could put jobs at risk and hammer key sectors of industry.

Some of the world’s weakest economies in Asia are among those hardest-hit in opening salvo of global trade war