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Trump and Putin in Alaska: A Summit Steeped in History, Energy and Strategy
With U.S.–Russia relations strained by the war in Ukraine and ongoing sanctions, and a global energy market still shaped by both nations’ oil and...
New Moves in the Trump Tariff Tussle
After the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the US sanctioned Russia to threaten her economically. The US encouraged her allies to stop trading with Russia. Resultantly, many western countries following US sanctions slowed down their...
Europe’s China Blind Spot Is Strategic Negligence
As the European Union faces growing geopolitical instability, it remains woefully underprepared to engage with one of its most significant strategic partners—and rivals: China.
If...
Asia stocks rise as US-China tariff truce supports sentiment
SINGAPORE, Aug 12 (Reuters) - Asian stocks rose on Tuesday with Japanese equities hitting a record high as the extension of the tariff truce...
South Korea’s Lee, Trump Plan August 25 Summit on Defense and Trade
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung and US President Donald Trump are set to hold their first summit meeting on August 25 in Washington...
South Africa will offer U.S. revised trade deal
PRETORIA, Aug 12 (Reuters) - South Africa will offer the U.S. a revised trade deal in an effort to lower the 30% tariff imposed...
African Development Bank to finance $500 million of Ethiopia’s new airport
ADDIS ABABA, Aug 11 (Reuters) - The African Development Bank will contribute $500 million towards the financing of a new airport in Ethiopia -...
U.S. Tariffs on India Spark Boycott Calls Against American Brands
Calls for boycotts of U.S. brands are spreading across India after President Donald Trump imposed a 50% tariff on goods from the country, a...
Euro zone yields dip with Ukraine talks, US-China trade in focus
Aug 11 (Reuters) - Euro zone government bond yields edged lower on Monday ahead of a week packed with event risk, including a Ukraine...
Wall St futures steady, chip stocks slip on China sales deal
Aug 11 (Reuters) - U.S. stock index futures were little changed on Monday as investors geared up for a busy week, while major chip...