UK’s Starmer heads to China to repair ties as he navigates tensions with US
Starmer makes first visit to China by British PM since 2018UK wants to improve trade and economic ties…
Japan-US alliance would crumble if Tokyo ignored Taiwan crisis, PM Takaichi says
TOKYO, Jan 27 (Reuters) – Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said Japan’s strategic alliance with the U.S. would collapse…
Japan PM Takaichi’s high approval rating slips ahead of election
Item 1 of 2 Japan’s Prime Minister and ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) leader, Sanae Takaichi, makes a…
India, EU wrap up talks for landmark trade deal amid strained US ties
Formal signing to take six months, Indian government official saysImplementation expected within a yearTrade between the two sides…
Saudi dissident awarded $4.1 million by UK court for hacking, assault ‘by Saudi Arabia’
LONDON, Jan 26 (Reuters) – A Saudi human rights activist who accuses Saudi Arabia of targeting him with…
South Korea mourns death of former prime minister who nurtured democracy
South Korea’s president mourns death of ‘great mentor’Lee was in Vietnam for meeting of advisory panel on North…
Starmer leadership rival Burnham blocked from seeking return to UK parliament
Senior committee blocks Burnham candidacy in 8-1 voteMarkets sensitive to speculation over Starmer’s futureBurnham disappointed, but calls for…
Airlines reroute, cancel flights as tensions ramp up over Iran
Jan 24 (Reuters) – Airlines have been rerouting and cancelling some flights across the Middle East as tensions…
‘It’s time to start doing something.’ Despite risks of violence, Minnesotans step up to take on ICE
Federal agents fatally shoot second person in MinneapolisOn the frozen streets of Minneapolis, resistance to ICE heats upTraining…
Ukraine needs energy ceasefire as catastrophe looming, top power executive says
DAVOS, Switzerland, Jan 23 (Reuters) – Ukraine is nearing a “humanitarian catastrophe” after months of Russian airstrikes on…
Surprise UK retail sales rise adds to signs of pickup in economy
UK retail sales rise 0.4% in DecemberEconomists had expected 0.1% fallData adds to early signs of post-budget improvement…
Greenland galvanizes Europe to confront new US reality
Item 1 of 3 President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen speaks during a press conference…