EU and Indonesia Seal Landmark Trade Deal to Boost Investment and Cut Tariffs Bali, Indonesia – The European Union and Indonesia have signed a major trade agreement aimed at opening up investment in key sectors, including electric vehicles, electronics, and pharmaceuticals. The pact was signed in Bali by EU Trade Commissioner Maros Sefcovic and Indonesian […]
US Lawmakers Urge China to Open Military Talks Amid Rising Risks Beijing, China – Adam Smith, the top Democrat on Washington’s Armed Services Committee, called on China to increase military communication with other global powers to prevent accidents and misunderstandings. Speaking at a news conference at the US Embassy in Beijing, Smith highlighted close encounters […]
Saudi Airports Mark National Day With Special Passport Stamps and Gifts RIYADH – Travelers arriving in Saudi Arabia this week are being greeted with a festive touch as passport officers stamp passports with the National Day slogan, “‘Izzatan bi Tab‘ina” (Our Nature is Our Pride). The initiative, reported by the Saudi Press Agency (SPA), extends […]
Typhoon Ragasa Nears Southern China, Hong Kong on High Alert HONG KONG – Typhoon Ragasa, packing powerful winds of up to 220 km/h (137 mph), is moving closer to southern China’s Guangdong province, prompting Hong Kong to brace for its impact, the city’s observatory said on Tuesday. Authorities are preparing to raise the typhoon signal […]
NATO Warns Russia After Jets Breach Estonian Airspace UNITED NATIONS – Tensions flared at the U.N. Security Council as Britain’s Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper directly warned Moscow that NATO will defend its territory against further provocations. “Your reckless actions risk direct armed confrontation between NATO and Russia,” Cooper told Russia’s envoy. “Our alliance is defensive, […]
Sarah Ferguson Loses Charity Roles Over Jeffrey Epstein Email LONDON – Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York and former wife of Prince Andrew, has lost support from several charities after reports revealed she emailed disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein in 2011. According to the Sun on Sunday, Ferguson, now 65, sent the message just weeks after publicly […]
Putin Offers One-Year Extension on Nuclear Treaty, Awaits U.S. Response WASHINGTON/MOSCOW – Russian President Vladimir Putin has proposed keeping limits on nuclear weapons for one year beyond the expiration of the landmark New START treaty in 2026, calling it a step toward preventing an arms race. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said the offer […]
US Weighs Expanding Sanctions Against ICC, Raising Diplomatic Tensions WASHINGTON/NEW YORK – The United States is considering unprecedented sanctions on the International Criminal Court (ICC) as a whole, a move that would mark a sharp escalation in Washington’s standoff with the tribunal. According to six people familiar with the matter, who spoke on condition of […]
Rupee Slips as Visa Fee Hike Hits IT Stocks, Markets Close Lower MUMBAI – The Indian rupee closed weaker on Monday, ending at 88.30 against the U.S. dollar, down 0.2 percent. Equity markets also felt the heat, with both the BSE Sensex and Nifty 50 dropping 0.5 percent each. IT stocks led the decline, plunging […]
Pakistan Welcomes Global Recognition of Palestine, Reaffirms Support for Two-State Solution ISLAMABAD – Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar has welcomed recent declarations by France, the United Kingdom, Canada, and other countries recognizing Palestine, calling it a victory for the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Dar urged more […]
