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As Washington changes course on Ukraine, Taiwan wonders about its own fate

4:26am March 05, 2025

by Ashish Valentine

Thousands of miles away from Ukraine, Taiwan is wondering whether it will be the next casualty of the changing moods in Washington, D.C. — and about what they can do to avoid a similar fate.

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China's parliament opens with confidence about the economy despite tariffs, headwinds

2:42am March 05, 2025

China will aim for economic growth of around 5% this year, the same as last year. This comes despite deep domestic challenges and fresh tariffs on Chinese imports to the U.S.

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Ukrainians react to U.S. military aid pause

5:47pm March 04, 2025

by Joanna Kakissis

Ukrainians are reeling over the US suspending military aid, but Kyiv says it can manage for six months as the European Union and UK amp up support.

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Canada and Mexico hit back as Trump administration launches trade war

4:52pm March 04, 2025

by Jackie Northam

The Trump administration slapped 25% tariffs on America's two biggest trading partners, Mexico and Canada. Canada hit back with retaliatory tariffs and Mexico promised to follow suit.

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Trump administration again labels the Houthis a 'foreign terrorist organization'

3:34pm March 04, 2025

Trump's first administration similarly designated the Houthis, but the designation was revoked by President Joe Biden's administration over concerns it would affect the delivery of aid to Yemen.

President Trump Hosts Ukrainian President Zelenskyy At The White House

Vance's comments about European peacekeeping plan for Ukraine draw ire abroad

11:23am March 04, 2025

Vice President Vance said the best security guarantee for Ukraine is to sign a mineral deal with the United States.

U.S. stock markets plunge as Trump's tariffs spark fears about a trade war

11:06am March 04, 2025

U.S. stock markets plummeted on Tuesday morning as a new global trade war began.

Europe considers a major defense spending package as Trump signals disengagement

8:50am March 04, 2025

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen proposed an $840 billion plan to build up the bloc's defense, as President Trump pauses military aid to Ukraine.

Supreme Court To Hear Biden v. Texas Immigration Case

Mexico faces off with U.S. gunmakers at the Supreme Court

5:00am March 04, 2025

by Nina Totenberg

The country claims Smith & Wesson and other gunmakers are turning a blind eye to hundreds of thousands of high-powered weapons made in the U.S that are illegally trafficked into in the hands of Mexican cartels.

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Ulf Andersen Archive - Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

Celebrated author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie: 'I have always longed to be known'

5:00am March 04, 2025

by Michel Martin

Celebrated Nigerian writer Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie speaks with NPR's Michel Martin about her new book, "Dream Count."

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