ASEAN Chair Philippines Hosts Myanmar Stakeholder Talks to Revive Peace Effort
The Philippines, as current chair of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, has hosted a meeting of what it described as “important political groups”...
Denmark Open to Arctic Security Talks, Cites Territorial Integrity
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said on Thursday that Denmark and Greenland remain open to constructive dialogue with allies on Arctic security, provided that...
Ukraine’s Zelenskiy Arrives in Davos for Talks with Trump on Peace Plan
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy arrived in Switzerland on Thursday to meet U.S. President Donald Trump at the World Economic Forum in Davos, signaling a...
China’s Rural Banks Struggle to Offload Foreclosed Homes, Exposing Deeper Financial Stress
Chinese rural banks are finding it increasingly difficult to sell foreclosed properties even after offering steep discounts, underscoring the depth of the country’s prolonged...
Global Markets Rebound as Trump Retreats on Greenland and Tariff Threats
Global financial markets had been on edge following a series of confrontational statements by U.S. President Donald Trump, including renewed tariff threats against European...
EU Lawmakers Refer Mercosur Trade Deal to Court, Dealing Major Blow
EU lawmakers voted to challenge the recent free trade agreement with South American countries in the EU's top court, which might delay or even...
In Davos Speech, Trump Formally Rejects Military Option for Greenland
U. S. President Donald Trump stated he would not use force to control Greenland during a speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos....
China Stresses Non-Interference but Warns Europe Against U.S. Dependence
China has officially distanced itself from the Greenland dispute, rejecting speculation that it would compete with the U.S. for influence in the Arctic. The...
Italy Refuses to Join Trump’s “Board of Peace” Initiative
Italy has declined participation in U.S. President Donald Trump’s proposed “Board of Peace”, a global initiative designed to address conflicts such as Gaza before...
BBVA Sees Venezuela as a ‘Great Opportunity’ Amid Political Transition
BBVA, the Spanish banking group, believes Venezuela could present significant business opportunities if political stability returns to the country, its chairman said in an...