Most markets in retreat as Trump-fuelled economy fears build
Asian markets mostly fell Tuesday following a sharp sell-off on Wall Street fuelled by fears about the US economy as Donald Trump presses ahead with his global trade war and federal jobs cuts.
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Hong Kong pro-democracy social worker convicted over 2019 clash
A Hong Kong social worker was found guilty of rioting during the city's 2019 democracy protests, with the court on Tuesday rejecting her claim of being a mediator and ruling that she encouraged people to resist police.
Read moreUkraine to present US with Russia partial truce after drone attack
Ukraine will present the United States on Tuesday with a plan for a partial ceasefire with Russia, hours after conducting what Moscow said was a "massive" drone attack on the capital and around the country.
Read moreAsian markets track Wall St lower as Trump-fuelled economy fears build
Asian markets fell Tuesday following a sharp sell-off on Wall Street fuelled by fears about the US economy as Donald Trump presses ahead with his global trade war and federal jobs cuts.
Read moreFrom 'mob wives' to millennials: Faux fur is now a fashion staple
Thanks to the "mob wife" style trend and advances in manufacturing technology that make it look like the real thing, fake fur has conquered catwalks and the high street.
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'Really suffocating': Pakistan emerges from record smog season
Tens of millions of Pakistanis spent at least four months breathing toxic air pollution 20 times above safe levels, in the worst winter smog season for several years, according to data analysed by AFP.
Read moreMoscow targeted by 'massive' Ukrainian drone attack
Ukraine targeted Moscow in a "massive" overnight drone attack, authorities said Tuesday, with Russia's defense ministry claiming it shot down 337 UAVs across the country.
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Trump says will buy a Tesla to show support for Musk
US President Donald Trump said Tuesday he will buy a "brand new Tesla" to show support for his top campaign donor and advisor, Tesla CEO Elon Musk.
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South Korea's Kia denies responsibility for anti-Musk ad
South Korean automaker Kia told AFP Tuesday it had not approved an advertising campaign that featured one of its electric vehicles with a bumper sticker denigrating rival Tesla owner Elon Musk.
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Moscow targeted by 'massive' Ukrainian drone attack: mayor
Ukraine targeted Moscow with dozens of drones in a "massive" overnight attack, the city's mayor said on Tuesday.
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