Why China isn’t as worried about Trump’s trade war as in 2018

Beijing is much better positioned to withstand US tariffs than during Trump's first administration, analysts say.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/3/11/why-china-isnt-as-worried-about-trumps-trade-war-as-in-2018?traffic_source=rss

Pope’s condition improves, prognosis no longer ‘guarded’: Vatican

Holy See reports ‘improvements’ in recent days, indicating pontiff may soon be able to leave hospital.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/3/10/popes-condition-improves-prognosis-no-longer-guarded-vatican?traffic_source=rss

‘Black Lives Matter’ street mural near White House removed

Crews have started removing large yellow letters spelling out “Black Lives Matter” on a street near the White House.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/program/newsfeed/2025/3/10/black-lives-matter-street-mural-near-white-house-removed?traffic_source=rss

Israel weaponising aid into Gaza says UN agency head

The UNRWA chief addressed a news conference in Geneva, Switzerland on Gaza’s hunger crisis after Israel stopped all aid.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/program/newsfeed/2025/3/10/israel-weaponising-aid-into-gaza-says-un-agency-head?traffic_source=rss

Who is Mark Carney, Canada’s new Liberal leader and next prime minister?

Economist and ex-central banker takes over from Justin Trudeau in face of Trump tariff uncertainty, looming election.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/3/9/who-is-mark-carney-canadas-new-liberal-leader-and-next-prime-minister?traffic_source=rss

Romania’s far-right candidate Georgescu barred from May presidential vote

After the election authority's decision, about 300 of Calin Georgescu’s supporters gather outside the election bureau.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/3/9/romanias-far-right-candidate-georgescu-barred-from-may-presidential-vote?traffic_source=rss

LeBron James exits with injury in Lakers’ loss to Celtics

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James left the game with a groin injury in a 10-point loss against the Boston Celtics.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2025/3/9/lebron-james-exits-with-injury-in-lakers-loss-to-celtics?traffic_source=rss

Australia’s east coast battered by Alfred’s deadly winds, heavy rains

Damaging winds and torrential rains from Alfred continue to wreak havoc across Australia's Queensland region.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/3/9/australias-east-coast-battered-by-alfreds-deadly-winds-heavy-rains?traffic_source=rss

Women worldwide march to demand end to violence, inequality

Demonstrations from Buenos Aires to Lagos demand justice for victims of femicide and urge reforms to protect women.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/3/8/women-worldwide-march-to-demand-end-to-violence-inequality?traffic_source=rss

Cyclone Alfred weakens but dangerous winds, flooding continue

More than 330,000 homes lose power as Cyclone Alfred leaves devastation in parts of Queensland and New South Wales.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/3/8/cyclone-alfred-weakens-but-dangerous-winds-flooding-continue?traffic_source=rss

‘My childhood just slipped away’: Pakistan’s ‘monsoon brides’

Desperate circumstances caused by catastrophic flooding have led to a surge in the practice of marrying off young girls.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/features/2025/3/8/my-childhood-just-slipped-away-pakistans-monsoon?traffic_source=rss

Yemen’s Houthis threaten Israel over Gaza aid blockade

Rebel group say they will resume naval attacks against Israel if it fails to lift the blockade on Gaza within four days.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/3/8/yemens-houthis-threaten-israel-over-gaza-aid-blockade?traffic_source=rss

Three Bulgarians found guilty of spying for Russia from UK base

Six Bulgarians carried out sophisticated operations over three years, including spying on Ukrainian soldiers in Germany.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/3/7/russian-spy-ring-dubbed-the-minions-convicted-in-uk-court?traffic_source=rss

Teen charged in Australia after allegedly boarding plane with shotgun

Seventeen-year-old boy charged with eight offences following incident on Jetstar Airways plane.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/3/7/teen-charged-in-australia-after-allegedly-boarding-plane-with-shotgun?traffic_source=rss

SpaceX’s Starship explodes in latest launch setback for Elon Musk

Aviation regulator diverts flights from four airports in Florida to avoid falling debris.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2025/3/7/spacexs-starship-explodes-in-latest-launch-setback-for-elon-musk?traffic_source=rss

Trump sends mixed signals over the fate of the Department of Education

Democrats have denounced Trump's proposal to close the department as placing added burdens on rural states and students.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/3/7/trump-sends-mixed-signals-over-the-fate-of-the-department-of-education?traffic_source=rss

Syrian forces in deadly clashes with Assad-linked fighters in Latakia

A Syrian security source told Al Jazeera that 15 security personnel were killed in 'various armed ambushes'.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/3/6/syrian-forces-in-deadly-clashes-with-assad-loyalists-in-latakia?traffic_source=rss

Trump exempts some automakers from Canada, Mexico tariffs for one month

The one month exemption is for cars and trucks that comply with USMCA's content rules.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2025/3/5/trump-exempts-some-automakers-from-canada-mexico-tariffs-for-one-month?traffic_source=rss

UEFA Champions League: Benfica vs Barcelona – team news, kickoff, stream

Al Jazeera looks at the first leg of the Champions League round of 16 tie between Benfica and Barcelona in Lisbon.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2025/3/4/uefa-champions-league-benfica-vs-barcelona-team-news-kickoff-stream?traffic_source=rss

Bombing kills at least 12 in northwest Pakistan, police say

Jaish al-Fursan, a group affiliated with the Pakistani Taliban, claimed responsibility for the attack.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/3/4/double-suicide-bombing-kills-at-least-9-in-north-west-pakistan-police?traffic_source=rss

Taiwan’s chip giant TSMC to spend $100bn to expand US chip manufacturing

TSMC CEO announced the plan with US president, the latest firm to make investment commitments since Trump took office.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2025/3/3/chip-giant-tsmc-plans-to-spend-100bn-to-expand-us-chip-manufacturing?traffic_source=rss