New Zealand PM Luxon calls November 7 poll, promises economic prosperity
PM faces criticism over policies amid economic challengesTight election expectedEconomic concerns to dominate voter prioritiesUS politics looms over…
Iran’s leader Khamenei accuses Trump of inciting deadly protests
US-based rights group says 3,090 people have been killedInternet blackout reimposed after brief easing of restrictions, monitor saysIran…
Iran protests abate after deadly crackdown, residents and rights group say
US threats of intervention recede after Iran crackdown easesHeavy security presence reported in Tehran and other citiesSporadic unrest…
Exclusive: Pakistan to partner with affiliate of Trump family’s World Liberty Financial on USD1 stablecoin
Pakistan signs deal with World Liberty affiliate SC Financial TechnologiesDeal will explore ’emerging digital payment architecture’World Liberty CEO…
China’s trade ends 2025 with record $1.2 trillion surplus despite Trump tariff jolt
China posts record $1.189 trillion trade surplus in 2025China’s December dollar exports up 6.6% Y/Y, imports up 5.7%;…
Maersk explores more ethanol use for green fuel to cut reliance on China, FT reports
Jan 11 (Reuters) – Danish shipping company Maersk (MAERSKb.CO), opens new tab is looking at increasing its use…
Oil gains as market weighs Iran, Russia supply risks; dealmaking for Venezuela in focus
Iran unrest, Russia-Ukraine war raise supply concernsGlobal inventories rise, oversupply may limit price gainsWhite House to meet oil…
Chinese automaker Xpeng touts AI pivot in face of fierce competition
GUANGZHOU, China, Jan 9 (Reuters) – Chinese automaker Xpeng (9868.HK), opens new tab said it wanted to become…
Iran’s rulers face legitimacy crisis amid spreading unrest
Unrest reflects gulf between young population and rulersProtesters say aggressive foreign policy does not help themAnalysts say crackdowns…
India detains environmental activist over anti-fossil fuel work
WASHINGTON, Jan 7 (Reuters) – An environmental activist working on an effort to coordinate a global treaty to…
Saudi coalition says separatist leader fled Yemen with UAE help, advances in Aden
Item 1 of 3 A member of forces loyal to the Southern Transitional Council stands next to a…
Dollar steady as mixed data digested ahead of Friday’s jobs report
Traders weigh wobbly labour market data, see no Fed move in JanuaryFocus on Friday’s jobs report to gauge…