US to push for quicker action in reducing reliance on China for rare earths
Item 1 of 2 Workers transport soil containing rare earth elements for export at a port in Lianyungang,…
EU grants Syria $722 million for recovery, humanitarian aid, von der Leyen says
BRUSSELS, Jan 9 (Reuters) – The European Union will grant Syria around 620 million euros ($722 million) this…
Thousands of Irish farmers protest against EU-Mercosur trade deal
Item 1 of 5 A demonstrator gestures during a farmers’ protest against the EU-Mercosur free trade agreement, in…
Bessent says Australia, India invited to G7 meeting on critical minerals
SAVAGE, Minnesota, Jan 9 (Reuters) – U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Australia and several other countries would…
Russian-bound tanker hit by drone in Black Sea, maritime sources say
Elbus oil tanker attacked on Wednesday, no injuries or pollution reportedPrevious attacks raised insurance rates; Moscow threatened retaliationTanker…
French opposition parties seek to topple government over Mercosur
Item 1 of 2 French farmers of the Confederation Paysanne drive their tractors slowly on the Paris ring…
Meloni does not believe US will make military move on Greenland, urges strong NATO Arctic presence
Italy PM urges stronger NATO presence in ArcticMeloni says a US move on Greenland would hurt NATOSays disagrees…
China’s top diplomat postpones visit to Somalia, arrives in Tanzania
MOGADISHU, Jan 9 (Reuters) – China’s top diplomat postponed what would have been a historic visit to Somalia,…
It is Europe’s right to say no if U.S. makes unacceptable proposal, France says
Item 1 of 2 France’s Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Jean-Noel Barrot, flanked by Director-General for Administration…
EU envoys provisionally approve signing of record Mercosur trade deal
Deal aims to offset U.S. tariffs, reduce reliance on ChinaFrance opposes deal due to impact on domestic farmersAccord…
Soundproofing foam in Swiss bar fire should have been checked by law, official says
GENEVA, Jan 7 (Reuters) – Soundproofing foam that caught fire in a bar in the Swiss ski resort…
Turkey says it stands ready to help Syria after deadly clashes in Aleppo
ANKARA, Jan 8 (Reuters) – Turkey said on Thursday it is ready to help Syria if asked after…