Morning news brief: China's economy grew 5.4% in first quarter; Biden slams Trump in first post-presidency speech, and more

China said that US tariffs were putting "pressure" on the country's economy and trade, despite Beijing unveiling first quarter growth. US levies imposed on China rose to 145 percent, and Beijng set a retaliatory 125 percent toll on US imports. China's economy grew a forecast-beating 5.4 per cent in the first quarter.

Meanwhile, Joe Biden slammed Donald Trump in his first major speech since leaving the White House, calling out his successor's frenetic government overhaul. Biden claimed that the "hatchet" effort put Americans' retirement benefits at risk.

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China's economy grew 5.4% in first quarter but US tariffs putting 'pressure' on economy, trade

China claimed on Wednesday that US tariffs were putting "pressure" on the country's economy and trade, despite Beijing unveiling first quarter growth.

Earthquake of magnitude 5.9 rocks Afghanistan, tremors felt in Delhi, Islamabad

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Biden accuses Trump of taking 'hatchet' to social security in first post-presidency speech

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