Germany’s Merz: Ukraine allies must ensure Russia can no longer economically wage war
BERLIN — German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Saturday he expected that Russia would only stop its war against Ukraine once it could no...
Taiwan estimates China spent 40% more on Pacific drills last year to hit $21...
TAIPEI - China spent $21 billion on military exercises in the Taiwan Strait, the East and South China Sea and the Western Pacific last year, nearly 40% higher than 2023,...
Thailand set for bumpy ride as PM faces judgement day in court
BANGKOK - Thailand's Constitutional Court will on Friday decide the fate of Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra in a case that could see her dismissed after only a year...
Ukraine’s Zelenskiy says Europe must clearly define security guarantees
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy told a group of European leaders on Thursday it was important to produce a clear definition of security guarantees for Ukraine as...
UNSC members, except US, say Gaza famine is ‘manmade crisis’
UNITED NATIONS — All United Nations Security Council (UNSC) members, except the United States, on Wednesday said the famine in Gaza was a “manmade...
Malaysia plans to convene RCEP summit in October, report says
KUALA LUMPUR — Malaysia Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said he intends to convene a summit of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) in October,...
US, allies step up fight against North Korea’s cyber activities
THE US, Japan and South Korea pledged to intensify efforts to block North Korea’s use of overseas information technology (IT) workers to raise money...
Japan’s trade negotiator cancels US visit over tariffs deal snag
TOKYO — Japan’s top trade negotiator cancelled a visit to the United States at the last minute on Thursday, further delaying talks designed to...
US FDA narrows under-65 COVID vaccine eligibility, keeps full access for older people
THE US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) cleared updated COVID-19 vaccines for everyone over age 65 but narrowed its approval for younger people to...
Asia’s pledge to boost US farm imports may redraw trade flows
SINGAPORE - Southeast Asian nations are set to reshape global grains and oilseed trade flows through U.S. trade deals that include raising agriculture purchases,...
Global airlines group proposes raising international pilot retirement age to 67
SEATTLE - A group representing global airlines has asked the U.N.'s aviation agency to raise the international age limit for commercial pilots to 67...
Brazil might challenge tariffs in US courts, finance minister says
BRASILIA - Brazil Finance Minister Fernando Haddad said on Wednesday that the South American country might challenge in U.S. courts the steep tariffs imposed...