In reversal, Trump arms Ukraine and threatens sanctions on countries that buy Russian oil
KYIV/WASHINGTON - U.S. President Donald Trump announced new weapons for Ukraine on Monday, and threatened sanctions on buyers of Russian exports unless Russia agrees a peace...
European ports slow to install shore power ahead of 2030 deadline, study shows
Most European ports are lagging in installing the shore-side electrical infrastructure needed for ships to switch from highly polluting marine fuel to cleaner electricity...
China’s exporters rush to beat Trump’s next big tariff deadline
BEIJING — China’s exports regained momentum in June as firms rushed out orders to capitalize on a fragile tariff truce between Beijing and Washington...
EU ready to hit US with €21-billion tariff list, Italy foreign minister says
MILAN — The European Union (EU) has already prepared a list of tariffs worth €21 billion ($24.52 billion) on US goods if the two...
Singapore economy grows 4.3% in 2nd quarter, avoids technical recession
SINGAPORE — Singapore’s economy grew a faster-than-expected 4.3% in the second quarter year-on-year, preliminary government data showed on Monday, despite a dimming outlook due...
South Korea preparing to order airlines to check fuel switches on Boeing jets
SEOUL — South Korea’s transport ministry is preparing to order all airlines in the country that operate Boeing jets to examine fuel switches in...
Italy’s abortion taboos challenged by new law in Sicily
CATANIA, Italy — Monia, a Sicilian woman in her early forties, was overjoyed when she discovered in October 2022 she was expecting her first...
Russia, China discuss Ukraine war and ties with the United States
MOSCOW - Russia and China's foreign ministers on Sunday discussed their relations with the United States and the prospects for ending the war in Ukraine, China and...
UK agrees deal with Vietnam to remove pharmaceutical trade barriers
LONDON - Britain said it would strike an agreement with Vietnam to make it easier for pharmaceutical firms to sell UK-made medicines in the Southeast Asian...
New Zealand aims to double foreign international education market by 2034
WELLINGTON - New Zealand plans to double its international education market by 2034 by offering incentives that include relaxing rules around foreign students working part-time while...
South Korea says framework US trade deal possible by August, farm market access on...
SEOUL - South Korea's top trade envoy said on Monday it may be possible to strike an "in-principle" trade deal with the United States by an...
Australian PM Albanese pledges to work with China on excess steel capacity
SHANGHAI - Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Monday he was committed to working with China to address global excess steel capacity during a meeting of...