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Trump says US gets rare earth minerals from China in trade deal, tariffs on Chinese goods go to 55%

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Trump says US gets rare earth minerals from China in trade deal, tariffs on Chinese goods go to 55%

Global shares climb after China and the US say they have a framework for seeking a trade deal

Global shares climb after China and the US say they have a framework for seeking a trade deal

Trump banned travel from 12 countries, but included some exceptions to avoid legal battles

Trump banned travel from 12 countries, but included some exceptions to avoid legal battles

What the Trump travel ban means for the 2026 World Cup and 2028 Olympic Games

What the Trump travel ban means for the 2026 World Cup and 2028 Olympic Games

North Korea refloats destroyer that capsized during launch, surprising naval analysts

North Korea refloats destroyer that capsized during launch, surprising naval analysts

Wall Street’s big rally stalls following some discouraging economic data

Wall Street’s big rally stalls following some discouraging economic data

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How major US stock indexes fared Wednesday, 6/4/2025

How major US stock indexes fared Wednesday, 6/4/2025

Wall Street rises again as US stocks pull closer to their records

Wall Street rises again as US stocks pull closer to their records

How major US stock indexes fared Tuesday, 6/3/2025

How major US stock indexes fared Tuesday, 6/3/2025

Over 1,800 people arrested in crack down on Asia-based scam operations

Over 1,800 people arrested in crack down on Asia-based scam operations

These toys are so hot that Chinese customs agents have seized hundreds of them in recent weeks

These toys are so hot that Chinese customs agents have seized hundreds of them in recent weeks

Japan’s Ishiba warns against tension over tariffs and vows to expand Asia-Pacific trade group

Japan’s Ishiba warns against tension over tariffs and vows to expand Asia-Pacific trade group

How major US stock indexes fared Thursday, 5/29/2025

How major US stock indexes fared Thursday, 5/29/2025

With ‘Karate Kid: Legends,’ Ben Wang is the 1st Asian American new ‘Kid’ on the block

With ‘Karate Kid: Legends,’ Ben Wang is the 1st Asian American new ‘Kid’ on the block

Southeast Asia’s illicit methamphetamine trade is at a record high, the UN says

Southeast Asia’s illicit methamphetamine trade is at a record high, the UN says

Glover says players can skirt the driver test. USGA chief says that isn’t the case

Glover says players can skirt the driver test. USGA chief says that isn’t the case

S&P 500 rallies 2% as Wall Street’s roller-coaster ride whips back upward

S&P 500 rallies 2% as Wall Street’s roller-coaster ride whips back upward

Wall Street tumbles under the weight of rising Treasury yields and US debt worries

Wall Street tumbles under the weight of rising Treasury yields and US debt worries

Bryson DeChambeau lurking at the PGA Championship and in the mix at another major

Bryson DeChambeau lurking at the PGA Championship and in the mix at another major

Daniel Dae Kim making history at the Tony Awards and pushing for Asian representation on Broadway

Daniel Dae Kim making history at the Tony Awards and pushing for Asian representation on Broadway

Modi says India has only paused military action after it and Pakistan stop firing at each other

Modi says India has only paused military action after it and Pakistan stop firing at each other

AP PHOTOS: Asia celebrates Buddha’s birthday

AP PHOTOS: Asia celebrates Buddha’s birthday

Wall Street and other markets hold steady ahead of a highly anticipated US-China meeting on trade

Wall Street and other markets hold steady ahead of a highly anticipated US-China meeting on trade

What to know about the conclave to elect the next pope

What to know about the conclave to elect the next pope

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