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BEIJING (AP) — Many U.S. companies operating in China expect their sales to take a hit this year from U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs and the ones that China has imposed in response, according to an annual survey released Wednesday by the American Chamber of Commerce in Shanghai.Nearly two-thirds of the 254 companies who responded said the new tariffs have reduced expected revenues for their China operations in 2025. About one-third, many in banking and other industries that don’t import from or export to the U.S., don’t expect any impact.Trump has imposed an additional 30% tax on imports from China,…

The tiny, gas-rich Gulf Arab state of Qatar hosts the biggest U.S. military base in the Middle East. It has evacuated tens of thousands of American citizens from Afghanistan. It has been designated a U.S. “major non-NATO ally.” It has even lavished a $400 million jumbo jet on President Donald Trump for use as Air Force One.None of that protected this quiet peninsula in the Persian Gulf from coming under an Israeli aerial attack on Tuesday as it mediated U.S.-backed negotiations to end the Israel-Hamas war.Israel struck a meeting of Hamas’ exiled political leadership in Qatar’s capital of Doha, sending…

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump had dinner Tuesday night at a seafood restaurant near the White House, promoting his deployment of the National Guard and federalizing the police force in an effort to crack down on crime in the nation’s capital. His motorcade made the short distance to Joe’s Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab on 15th Street in the northwestern quadrant of the city following weeks of the president boasting about mobilizing federal authorities and the military that he says have made Washington “a safe zone.” Cheers were heard as the president stepped from his limo — though…

Jeff CarlisleSep 9, 2025, 03:21 PM ETCloseJeff Carlisle covers MLS and the U.S. national team for ESPN FC.The U.S. Soccer Federation is finalizing details for the United States to play Portugal in a friendly in March, with Atlanta’s Mercedes-Benz Stadium the likely venue, multiple sources with knowledge of the discussions told ESPN.The match, if held, would see Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo play in the U.S. for the first time since 2014 when he was here as part of Real Madrid’s tour of the U.S.Editor’s Picks1 RelatedDuring that span, a case involving allegations of sexual assault against him was reopened in…

KUWAIT: In a joint effort that reflects synergy among public and private institutions to advance the national sustainability agenda, ECO Business Incubator launched the ‘Together for E-Waste-Free Schools’ initiative in cooperation with Ahmadi Governorate, Zain Kuwait, Boubyan Bank, the Ministry of Education, the Environment Public Authority, Kuwait Airways, Kuwait University, the Arab Open University, Kuwait Petroleum Corporation, and Kuwait Oil Company. This community initiative aims to reinforce environmental sustainability goals and embed a culture of circular economy across society.The launch was announced at Sheikh Jaber Al-Ahmad Cultural Center (JACC), in the presence of the Governor of Ahmadi Sheikh Humoud Jaber…

HAMTRAMCK, Mich. (AP) — A Detroit-area city that banned LGBTQ+ flags from publicly owned flagpoles did not violate the Constitution, a judge said.U.S. District Judge David Lawson dismissed a lawsuit against Hamtramck, two years after the city council voted to allow only five flags, including the American flag, the Michigan flag and flags that “represent the international character” of residents. The city is known for welcoming immigrants.A pride flag was flown in June 2021 and 2022 before some members of the all-Muslim council said it clashed with the beliefs of some members of their faith. Businesses and residents aren’t prohibited…

Tottenham Hotspur’s majority owners, the Lewis family, could invest more money in the club to make sure they can challenge consistently for major honours.Tottenham are one of the most profitable clubs in the Premier League and they have one of the best stadiums in the world, but in the past 25 years they have only won two trophies – the League Cup in 2008 and the Europa League in May. Executive chairman Daniel Levy was asked to step down after almost 25 years last week. He has left behind an impressive legacy but his departure presents the club with an…

KUWAIT: Women in Kuwait continue to face challenges in reporting incidents of violence due to “insufficient specialized judicial courts, ineffective shelters and limited protection systems”, United Nations Special Rapporteur on Violence against Women and Girls Reem Alsalem said on Monday in a press conference held at UN House in Kuwait. She emphasized the need for both immediate improvements — such as strengthening shelters and outreach programs — and broader structural reforms, including the establishment of “a stand-alone ministry or high council on women reporting directly to the prime minister.”Victims continue to face obstacles in accessing justice, Alsalem stressed, pointing to…

Kylian Mbappé scored one and made another as 10-man France avoided a shock by battling back to scrape a 2-1 victory over Iceland in World Cup qualifying.The goal brought Mbappé’s international total to 52, one ahead of Thierry Henry and five short of Olivier Giroud’s record tally.Andri Gudjohnsen — son of former Chelsea and Barcelona forward Eidur Gudjohnsen — fired the visitors into a surprise 21st-minute lead at Parc des Princes in Paris.But Real Madrid star Mbappé equalised from the penalty spot on the stroke of half-time before teeing up Bradley Barcola for the 62nd-minute winner.Gudjohnsen thought he had claimed an…

The Chinese military parade that had the world talking last week was more than just pageantry. It was a declaration that Chinese leader Xi Jinping sees himself in a race against time to secure his place in history. For Xi, who has just turned 72, unification with Taiwan is not just a policy aim; it is the crown jewel that would elevate him above Mao Zedong and cement his reputation as the greatest leader in modern Chinese history. The timing and staging of the parade underscored this urgency, a showcase of power before an audience of foreign leaders and cameras…