Europe’s Widest Budget Gap in Focus for Slovakia’s Premier
Slovakia needs to rein in public spending to keep its credibility on financial markets, according to the nation’s
2023-06-14 15:59
Saudis Look to China for Business as US Influence Wanes
Days after welcoming Secretary of State Antony Blinken as part of efforts to reset relations with the US,
2023-06-14 14:51
Top China Diplomat Urges Blinken to Stabilize Ties in Call
Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang told Secretary of State Antony Blinken the US should stop hurting China’s security
2023-06-14 13:48
South Africa Seeks Help From China to Safeguard Supply of Solar Panels
South Africa’s electricity minister intends asking the Chinese government to help ensure that solar-power installers in the African
2023-06-14 13:26
Japan PM Mulls Election If No-Confidence Motion Filed, FNN Says
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is considering calling an early election if the opposition submits a no-confidence motion
2023-06-14 11:54
Upstart Japan Party Sees Coalition ‘Cold War’ Delaying Election
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is unlikely to call an election next month, but will probably delay it
2023-06-14 10:23
What to Watch in China’s Economic Data Release With Rate-Cut Calls Mounting
China’s economy likely slowed further in May, as economists raise their expectations that the central bank will cut
2023-06-14 09:49
Biden Hosts Uruguay’s Centrist President for Surprise Meeting
President Joe Biden discussed democracy, trade and climate change on Tuesday with Uruguay President Luis Lacalle Pou at
2023-06-14 08:57
Mexico Interior Minister to Leave Post for Election Campaign
Mexico’s Interior Minister Adan Augusto Lopez announced on social media he would leave his post on Friday, in
2023-06-14 07:50
South Korea Pivots to ‘Hard-Line Stance’ With China, DongA Says
South Korea is pivoting to a “hard-line stance” in its relations with China following meetings between the two
2023-06-13 14:51
Japan to Decide Defense Tax Hike Timing Flexibly, Minister Says
Japan will flexibly decide when to begin raising taxes to cover a major increase in defense spending, the
2023-06-13 11:49
Rebel Republicans Seek Spending, Power Concessions From McCarthy
Hard-line conservatives angered by House Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s debt-ceiling deal are insisting on power-sharing and budget-cutting concessions in
2023-06-13 08:24