China scraps tariffs for all but one African nationGetty ImagesSino-African trade is marked by a growing imbalance in China's favourChina will scrap tariffs for all African countries from Friday – except Eswatini, which maintains ties with Taiwan.As of December 2024, China had already implemented a duty-free policy for 33 least-developed African nations. The policy now covers 53 countries, and...

Flipboard’s new ‘social websites’ help publishers and creators tap into the open social web Flipboard on Thursday announced social websites, a new way for creators and publishers to build their own spaces on the web. These social websites are built around conversations already taking place across the open social web, which includes decentralized platforms like Mastodon and Bluesky, as well as...

Today's NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints and Answers for March 4, #527Looking for the most recent regular Connections answers? Click here for today's Connections hints, as well as our daily answers and hints for The New York Times Mini Crossword, Wordle and Strands puzzles.Today's Connections: Sports Edition is a tough one unless you're really familiar with a certain sports...

Excitement is building for the 2026 T20 World Cup, especially for the match between New Zealand and Pakistan. Fans all over the world are eager to catch this thrilling game, and the good news is that you can watch it online for free. There are several streaming options available that allow you to enjoy the match from the comfort of your home or on the go, no matter where you are. Just be sure...

U.S. says it's made Hormuz safe for commercial shipping, but standoff hasn't changed The administration has announced a new military strategy designed to open up the Strait of Hormuz to commercial shipping, but it's unclear if this will break Iran's grip on the key waterway.