Xi’s Belt and Road Now Global South Event After Europe Snub
President Xi Jinping’s signature infrastructure gambit was supposed to connect Asia, Africa and Europe through a network of
2023-10-20 09:26
Oil Gains as Geopolitical Tensions Ratchet Higher in Middle East
Oil advanced as geopolitical tensions ratcheted higher in the Middle East, with prices poised to cap a second
2023-10-20 08:17
Indonesia’s Election Season Begins As Candidates Submit Bids
Two presidential candidates registered their bids for Indonesia’s elections in four months, officially kicking off the race for
2023-10-19 14:55
Xi Says Green Projects Will Anchor China’s Overseas Spending
Delegates from developing nations are leaving meetings in China this week with grand promises of aid for green
2023-10-19 13:53
US Suspends Some Sanctions on Venezuelan Oil, Gas, Gold Sectors
The US has suspended some sanctions on Venezuelan oil, gas and gold production, as well as those imposed
2023-10-19 08:18
Singapore to Inspect Credit Suisse, Others in Major Scandal
Singapore’s financial regulator will conduct an on-site inspection of Credit Suisse Group AG after at least one of
2023-10-18 17:59
Marcos Halts Philippine Wealth Fund to Ensure Safeguards
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has suspended the implementation of a law creating the country’s first sovereign wealth
2023-10-18 13:54
Japan Kishida Reported to Eye Tax Cuts as Support Sags
Struggling with his lowest approval ratings since taking office, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is considering temporary tax
2023-10-18 12:50
Xi Defends Belt and Road as Chinese Initiative Loses Steam
Chinese President Xi Jinping defended his flagship Belt and Road Initiative, casting the $1 trillion program as a
2023-10-18 12:19
Hundreds Dead at Gaza Hospital as Israel, Hamas Trade Blame
Hundreds of Palestinians were killed in an explosion at a Gaza City hospital on Tuesday, according to officials
2023-10-18 06:46
Biden Plans to Ask Congress for $100 Billion in Ukraine, Israel Aid
President Joe Biden is considering a supplemental request of approximately $100 billion that would include defense assistance for
2023-10-18 04:50
Canada Says No Sign India Tensions Are Impacting Military Ties
A top Canadian navy official said there’s no sign the diplomatic standoff between India and Canada over the
2023-10-16 18:29