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China's factory activity shrinks at fastest pace in over a year
China's factory activity falls sharply as Trump tariffs bite

BEIJING, China: China's manufacturing sector lost steam in April, with activity shrinking at the fastest pace in over a year, as new...

Australian police and partners smashing drug cartels
Australia's Global Police Collaboration Cracks Major Crimes

Every day, police across Australia investigate thousands of incidents—any one of which could unlock a major case on the other side...

Australia inflation hits 3-year low, boosting rate cut hopes
Australia's core inflation slows to 3-year low in Q1

SYDNEY, Australia: A key measure of inflation in Australia has cooled to its lowest level in three years, lending weight to expectations...

Hong Kong home prices fall for fourth month despite stimulus
Hong Kong home prices fall for fourth month in March

HONG KONG: Hong Kong's housing market continued to lose ground in March, with home prices falling for a fourth straight month despite...

China’s top airlines report deeper Q1 losses amid trade tensions
China's largest airlines see losses in Q1 from competition, US tariffs

BEIJING, China: China's top airlines are still grounded in red ink, reporting steeper losses for the first quarter as they battle fierce...

Anthony Albanese returned as Australian prime minister
Australian Labor Party wins second term, Dutton loses seat

SYDNEY, NSW, Australia - The Australian Labor Party has been swept to victory for a second term after defeating the Coalition in an...

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China's factory activity shrinks at fastest pace in over a year
China's factory activity falls sharply as Trump tariffs bite

BEIJING, China: China's manufacturing sector lost steam in April, with activity shrinking at the fastest pace in over a year, as new...

Australia inflation hits 3-year low, boosting rate cut hopes
Australia's core inflation slows to 3-year low in Q1

SYDNEY, Australia: A key measure of inflation in Australia has cooled to its lowest level in three years, lending weight to expectations...

Ireland’s unemployment dips to 4.1% in April
Ireland's monthly unemployment rate drops to 4.1% in April

DUBLIN, Ireland: April 2025 saw a slight improvement in the labor market, with the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate dropping to...

UK grocery prices rise 3.8 percent in April, adding to consumer pressure
UK grocery inflation edges up to 3.8 percent in April, says report

LONDON, U.K.: Grocery prices in the UK rose by 3.8 percent in April, slightly higher than last month's 3.5 percent, adding more pressure...

Hong Kong home prices fall for fourth month despite stimulus
Hong Kong home prices fall for fourth month in March

HONG KONG: Hong Kong's housing market continued to lose ground in March, with home prices falling for a fourth straight month despite...

China’s top airlines report deeper Q1 losses amid trade tensions
China's largest airlines see losses in Q1 from competition, US tariffs

BEIJING, China: China's top airlines are still grounded in red ink, reporting steeper losses for the first quarter as they battle fierce...

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