Asian stock markets tumble - with major index hit by worst fall for 28 years

BREAKING NEWS

09/04 13:49 - Dozens reported dead in Gaza after Israeli strike on residential block – Middle East crisis live 09/04 13:41 - Trump issues executive order to block state climate crisis policies – US politics live 09/04 13:39 - China retaliates with 84% tariffs as Trump says ‘great time to move companies to the US’ – business live 09/04 13:33 - Germany to send ‘clear signal’ of ‘strong, effective government’ under new coalition, says Friedrich Merz – Europe live 09/04 13:29 - Ukrainians Mourn Many Killed in Russian Strike Near Playground 09/04 13:12 - Kim Shin-jo, North Korean commando in daring Cold War raid, dies at 82 09/04 13:09 - Keir Starmer claims Universal theme park investment ‘major vote of confidence in UK’ – UK politics live 09/04 13:06 - Trump praises ‘great’ Ovechkin 09/04 12:58 - Soybeans: China and EU’s secret weapon against Trump’s tariff wars? 09/04 12:58 - Soybeans: China and EU’s secret weapon against Trump’s tariff wars? 09/04 12:51 - Will Trump’s tariffs put an end to globalisation? 09/04 12:51 - Will Trump’s tariffs put an end to globalisation? 09/04 12:45 - UK must improve trade relations with Europe amid US tariff wars, warns Reeves 09/04 12:44 - Gun Owners Are Preparing for When All Hell Breaks Loose 09/04 12:37 - Chinese soldiers in Ukraine: Is Beijing sending troops to back Russia? 09/04 12:37 - Chinese soldiers in Ukraine: Is Beijing sending troops to back Russia? 09/04 12:36 - At least 60,000 children malnourished in Gaza as Israel keeps blocking aid 09/04 12:36 - At least 60,000 children malnourished in Gaza as Israel keeps blocking aid 09/04 12:34 - Global tariff war: Key developments 09/04 12:31 - Kremlin demands explanation from France after detention of government employee 09/04 12:12 - China announces 84% tariffs on all US goods in response to Trump’s 104% 09/04 12:03 - China to impose additional tariffs on US goods - as trade war ramps up 09/04 12:01 - Israeli strikes on Gaza residential block kills at least 23, rescuers say 09/04 12:00 - They fled Putin’s Russia for the US. After Ice detention, they’re choosing to leave again 09/04 11:51 - What would a US-China trade war do to the world economy? 09/04 11:51 - What are tariffs and why is Trump using them? 09/04 11:41 - Moscow slams 'shameful spectacle' after Russian diplomat detained at Paris airport 09/04 11:31 - 'Tariff tsunami' and 'Chinese waves': Papers react to trade war 09/04 10:51 - Beijing rejects Zelensky’s captured soldiers claims 09/04 10:47 - Ukrainian-born congresswoman accuses Telegraph of lying 09/04 10:27 - EU drug companies warn of exodus to US as Trump threatens import tariffs 09/04 10:25 - Dramatic sell-off of US government bonds as tariff war panic deepens 09/04 10:22 - China Dismisses Ukraine’s Assertion That ‘Many’ Chinese Are Fighting for Russia 09/04 10:17 - Trump tariffs threaten global growth and raise risk of ‘severe shocks’, says Bank of England 09/04 10:16 - Global markets roiled as Trump's 'reciprocal' tariffs take effect 09/04 10:15 - France aims to slice €5 billion off its budget in debt limitation drive 09/04 10:09 - Who’s buying and who’s selling weapons today? 09/04 10:09 - Who’s buying and who’s selling weapons today? 09/04 10:03 - First Thing: Global stock markets slump as Trump’s tariffs take hold 09/04 10:02 - A Game of Chicken With China, and How Much Plastic Is in the Human Brain 09/04 09:44 - Islamic State Regains Strength in Syria 09/04 09:06 - Dutton’s energy plan could make Australians pay more for gas, not less, expert warns 09/04 09:00 - News24 | 'China will not weaponize this canal': US warns China to back off Panama Canal 09/04 08:45 - China rejects claim its citizens are fighting alongside Russia in Ukraine 09/04 08:20 - Tariffs a ‘traditional way of doing business’ for US – Moscow 09/04 08:12 - Australia ‘not immune’ to fallout from Trump’s tariffs on China, experts say 09/04 07:44 - Francesca Albanese on being cancelled and censorship of Palestine 09/04 07:44 - Francesca Albanese on being cancelled and censorship of Palestine 09/04 07:31 - US “reciprocal tariffs” will ultimately backfire 09/04 07:31 - US “reciprocal tariffs” will ultimately backfire 09/04 06:47 - Adam Bandt warns Aukus joins Australia at the hip with ‘dangerous demagogue’ Donald Trump 09/04 06:46 - ASX 200: Mining companies hit hard as Australian shares plunge on US-China trade war fears 09/04 06:00 - Planning bill ‘throws environmental protection to the wind’, say UK nature chiefs 09/04 05:50 - Wednesday briefing: How a refuse collectors’ strike caused mayhem in the Midlands 09/04 05:30 - China unlikely to blink first as Trump’s trade war enters uncharted new territory 09/04 05:00 - Ukraine’s military chief ‘must go’, says commander who quit to speak out 09/04 03:23 - Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,140 09/04 03:23 - Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,140 09/04 02:25 - White House freezes funds for Cornell and Northwestern in latest crackdown 09/04 02:09 - Live: China raises retaliatory tariffs to 84%, expresses 'grave concern' to WTO 09/04 02:06 - Trump discusses ‘major’ tariffs on pharma imports at Republican dinner – as it happened 09/04 02:05 - Australian government gave $2.7m to Elon Musk’s X for advertisements in billionaire’s first year as owner 09/04 01:34 - As Trump ignites tariff war, a US city is embracing Canadians with all its heart 09/04 00:10 - Washington unveils date and agenda of next Russia-US talks 08/04 22:56 - Gang War Ravaged East Harlem for Six Months, Prosecutors Say 08/04 22:40 - DR Congo repatriates three US citizens convicted over failed coup 08/04 22:40 - DR Congo repatriates three US citizens convicted over failed coup 08/04 22:21 - Ukraine captures two Chinese nationals fighting for Russia 08/04 22:16 - 57 Low-Key Terrifying Photos That Gave Me Goosebumps — But That I Couldn't Look Away From 08/04 21:55 - Australia election 2025 live: Greens to use hung parliament to revive political fight over negative gearing and capital gains tax 08/04 21:41 - Gaza is a 'killing field', says UN chief, as agencies urge world to act on Israel's blockade 08/04 21:15 - The dangers of Donald Trump’s instinct for dealmaking 08/04 21:09 - Wall Street dives as hopes wane for tariff delays – as it happened 08/04 21:01 - Iran has no other choice but to engage with US, analyst says 08/04 20:35 - Fyodor Lukyanov: The West no longer leads – here’s what happens now 08/04 20:31 - 42 Clothing Pieces That Are Perfect For A Travel Capsule Wardrobe 08/04 20:01 - Trump Jr. demands answers from Ukraine over alleged assassination plot 08/04 19:11 - Zelenskyy: Chinese soldiers fighting for Russia inside Ukraine 08/04 19:11 - Zelenskyy: Chinese soldiers fighting for Russia inside Ukraine 08/04 18:49 - British Steel could be nationalised as PM and chancellor consider ‘all options’ 08/04 18:12 - A growing trade war? Trump says China ‘wants to make a deal’ 08/04 18:12 - A growing trade war? Trump says China ‘wants to make a deal’ 08/04 18:02 - How Glenn Youngkin, a Diversity Champion, Became an Anti-DEI Warrior 08/04 17:44 - Trump confirms 104% tariffs on Chinese goods as part of unfolding global trade war 08/04 17:37 - Accused would-be Trump assassin tried to buy Ukraine rocket launcher, filing says 08/04 17:36 - People Are Sharing The Grossest, Most Surprising Facts About The Human Body, So — As A Warning — Don't Read This If You're Squeamish 08/04 17:17 - Moscow confirms new Russia-US talks 08/04 16:56 - Would-be Trump assassin sought rocket launcher from Ukraine 08/04 16:35 - Ukraine claims to have captured two Chinese nationals fighting for Russia 08/04 16:35 - Ukraine claims to have captured two Chinese nationals fighting for Russia 08/04 16:22 - Video of captured Chinese national in Ukraine provides insight - and sparks questions 08/04 15:50 - People Who Lived Through The 2008 Recession Shared What It Was Like, And It's A Harrowing Warning 08/04 15:31 - Porsche reports steep fall in orders from Europe and China 08/04 15:17 - Brazil’s Lula to attend Moscow WWII victory celebrations – envoy 08/04 15:04 - Elon Musk And Donald Trump Apparently Just Had Their "Highest-Profile Disagreement," According To Reports 08/04 15:00 - Gaza and Aukus nuclear sub deal divide Labor and grassroots groups 08/04 14:48 - Two Chinese Citizens Captured in Ukraine While Fighting for Russia, Zelensky Says 08/04 14:45 - Two Chinese nationals caught fighting for Russia in Ukraine, Zelenskyy says 08/04 14:24 - What U.S.-Iran Talks Could Mean for Tehran’s Nuclear Ambitions 08/04 14:17 - EU drops plans to hit American bourbon with retaliatory tariffs