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Rush of diplomatic calls follow Trump’s offer to join potential Russia-Ukraine talks

Monday, May 12 by SRN News

(Reuters) -U.S. and European diplomats went on a flurry of calls in the hours after U.S. President Donald Trump offered on Monday to join prospective Ukraine-Russia talks later this week, trying to find a path that would bring an end to the war in... Read More.

Oil falls as concerns over rising supplies overshadow US-China trade relief

Monday, May 12 by SRN News

By Stephanie Kelly and Trixie Yap (Reuters) -Oil prices eased on Tuesday from a two-week high, weighed down by concerns about rising supplies, despite earlier optimism over the pause in the U.S.-China trade war after both countries temporarily cut tariffs. Brent crude futures dropped 22 cents,... Read More.

BOJ upbeat on wages despite US tariffs, sees scope to resume rate hikes

Monday, May 12 by SRN News

By Leika Kihara TOKYO (Reuters) -The Bank of Japan expects wages and prices to keep rising even as the uncertainty over U.S. tariff policy weighs on the economy, its deputy governor Shinichi Uchida said on Tuesday, signalling the bank’s resolve to maintain its rate-hike stance. While... Read More.

Asian markets cheer as pause in US-China trade war boosts risk appetite

Monday, May 12 by SRN News

By Ankur Banerjee and Rocky Swift TOKYO (Reuters) – Asian stocks joined the global rally and the U.S. dollar held on to most of its gains on Tuesday as investors heaved a sigh of relief after a temporary halt in the... Read More.

China, Latin America trade exceeded $500 billion in 2024

Monday, May 12 by SRN News

BEIJING (Reuters) – Trade between China and Latin America exceeded $500 billion for the first time last year, China’s President Xi Jinping said on Tuesday. Xi told Latin American and Caribbean officials it was a great pleasure to have “old and... Read More.

China’s AI-powered humanoid robots aim to transform manufacturing

Monday, May 12 by SRN News

By Brenda Goh, Eduardo Baptista, Qiaoyi Li SHANGHAI/BEIJING (Reuters) -In a sprawling warehouse in a Shanghai suburb, dozens of humanoid robots are manoeuvred by their operators to carry out tasks like folding a T-shirt, making a sandwich and opening doors, over and over again. Operating 17... Read More.

Asian shares gain after Wall Street’s rally, but hopes are tempered by trade war uncertainties

Monday, May 12 by SRN News

Asian shares advanced Tuesday after China and the United States announced a 90-day truce in their trade war, but the gains were tempered by uncertainties over the longer term, as analysts warned President Donald Trump’s policies could still quickly change. The United States and... Read More.

Celtics star Jayson Tatum injured, helped off vs. Knicks

Monday, May 12 by SRN News

Boston star Jayson Tatum sustained a right foot or ankle injury on a noncontact play late in the Celtics’ Game 4 loss to the host New York Knicks on Monday night. Tatum was hurt when teammate Jaylen Brown fumbled the ball and Tatum made an... Read More.

Jalen Brunson, Knicks again rally past Celtics for 3-1 edge

Monday, May 12 by SRN News

Jalen Brunson scored 26 of his 39 points in the second half and the New York Knicks became the first home team to win in the series by dispatching the Boston Celtics 121-113 on Monday night to take a 3-1 lead in the Eastern... Read More.

Jayson Tatum carried off floor with right leg injury late in Celtics’ loss in Game 4 to Knicks

Monday, May 12 by SRN News

NEW YORK (AP) — Jayson Tatum was carried off the court with a lower right leg injury with 2:58 remaining in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference semifinals on Monday night. The Celtics had just turned the ball over and as Tatum moved for the... Read More.