Taipei, Taiwan – Asia is bracing for disruption should American voters return Donald Trump to the White House, with his plans for sweeping tariffs threatening to hobble the region’s export-driven growth. Trump, who ran neck-and-neck with Vice President Kamala Harris in polls before Tuesday’s presidential election in the United States, has pledged to impose tariffs of 60 percent or more on Chinese imports and tariffs of 10 to 20 percent on all other foreign goods. The trade measures would come on top of tariffs on $380bn worth of Chinese goods that Trump imposed during his first term and current President…
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New Yorkers could play an outsized role Tuesday in determining control of the U.S. House as Republicans cling to suburban seats they won two years ago by seizing on fears of crime, and Democrats try to claw them back by warning that a right-wing Congress might ban abortion. If everything goes their way, Democrats hope to pick off a handful of Republican incumbents in congressional races on Long Island and in the Hudson River Valley, as well as a central New York district that state leaders recently reconfigured to make more favorable to Democrats. But the GOP could wind up holding all of that ground and has a chance of…
Zambia’s new mining strategy that will see it secure a minimum 30% stake for the government in future critical minerals projects will not affect existing mining operations or exploration activities, according to senior government official Jito Kayumba. Kayumba, an advisor to President Hakainde Hichilema, clarified that the policy applies solely to over 40 permits reserved for the government. Consequently, current mining license holders, including companies like First Quantum Minerals, are exempt from restructuring requirements. This initiative aligns with Zambia’s ambitious plan to quadruple copper production by the next decade – a plan that will require substantial investment to develop new…
As anticipation for the Chelsea vs Arsenal premier league fixture intensifies, the referee officiating the fixture has been confirmed. It has now been revealed that the English FA has assigned Micheal Oliver as the referee officiating the highly anticipated Premier League fixture slated for this weekend, Chelsea vs Arsenal scheduled to be played at Stamford Bridge.Earlier in the season, Oliver was the referee for Arsenal’s 2-2 draw against Manchester City. In the first half, he sent off Leandro Trossard for kicking the ball away, a controversial decision made while Arsenal were ahead 2-1.This will be Oliver’s first Arsenal fixture since…
The Bruins have placed winger Max Jones on waivers with intentions to assign him to AHL Providence, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports Tuesday.Jones, 26, is in the first season of a two-year, $2M contract he signed with Boston over the summer after being non-tendered by the Ducks. Despite his seven-figure cap hit, he’s played sparingly this season. He’s been scratched for nine out of the Bruins’ 13 games this season, including their back-to-back contests against the Flyers and Kraken over the weekend. When dressed, he’s averaged 11:13 per game and has no points and a -4 rating. His possession numbers…
The longest sentence of 15 years is given to Iraqi national Mirkhan Rasoul, who was accused of leading the network.A French court has found 18 people guilty in a major people-smuggling trial that has shed light on the often deadly business of transporting migrants and refugees on small boats across the English Channel from France to the United Kingdom. The defendants were swept up in a pan-European police operation in 2022 that led to dozens of arrests. The longest sentence of 15 years in prison was handed down on Tuesday to Iraqi national Mirkhan Rasoul, 26, who was accused of…
Regardless of your political affiliation, there are two things you must do on Election Day: Vote and eat. Whether you’re hitting the polls on Nov. 5 or you already cast your ballot, many restaurants are rewarding voters with freebies and sweet discounts. Below, we’ve rounded up all the best ones. Dave & Buster’s In addition to offering half-priced games on Election Day, Dave & Buster’s will have $5 beers all day. Edible Through Nov. 5, Edible customers can get a free treat when they stop by participating stores and show an “I Voted” sticker. Fazoli’s On Nov. 5, Fazoli’s customers can save $2 on signature bakes,…
Ivory Coast’s Wautabouna Ouattara has assumed a newly created role on the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) executive board, marking the third seat for Sub-Saharan Africa. This position brings the board’s membership to 25, reflecting a strategic effort to amplify Africa’s influence in global financial policymaking. Consequently, Africa’s 54 countries, comprising 18% of the global population, now hold 6.5% of IMF voting rights. Despite this move, critics argue that the new representation falls short, especially as countries across the region contend with debt crises. The IMF has been essential in ensuring the region’s financial stability in recent years, helping countries like…
Arsenal Football Club will be without Declan Rice ahead of their UEFA Champions League clash against Inter Milan on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, at the San Siro.The Gunners decided to leave out Declan Rice from the team that travelled to Italy ahead of the crucial game. The England midfielder has played every minute of Arsenal’s 2024-25 Champions League campaign, and the Premier League, having missed only one game after his sending-off against Brighton earlier in the season.Declan Rice did not train with the rest of the Arsenal squad on Tuesday morning, despite playing the full 90 minutes in the 1-0…
The New York Jets are moving on from veteran wide receiver Mike Williams. Williams was traded to the Pittsburgh Steelers on Tuesday in exchange for a fifth-round draft pick, according to multiple reports. Williams has been viewed as an expendable piece in New York since the Jets acquired Davante Adams in a trade with the Las Vegas Raiders a few weeks ago. That deal happened to come together after Aaron Rodgers called out Williams for making a big mistake at the end of a loss.There were reportedly multiple teams that showed interest in Williams. The Steelers had been linked to…