US posts record $145 billion December deficit as outlays outpace receipts
Item 1 of 2 Signage is seen at the United States Department of the Treasury headquarters in Washington,…
US Supreme Court does not issue ruling on Trump’s tariffs
Justices heard November 5 arguments over Trump’s tariffsTrump hit nearly every foreign trading partner with tariffsLower courts ruled…
US job growth stuck at stall speed in December; unemployment rate dips to 4.4%
Nonfarm payrolls increase by 50,000 jobs in DecemberJob growth last month was concentrated in a few sectorsUnemployment rate…
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…
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…
China taxes condoms, contraceptive drugs in bid to spur birth rate
HONG KONG, Jan 2 (Reuters) – China removed a three-decade-old tax exemption on contraceptive drugs and devices from…
Exclusive: India asks refiners for weekly Russian oil import data as it seeks US trade deal, sources say
India’s Russian oil imports expected to dip below 1 million bpd, two govt sources sayRussia supplied 35% of…
North Korea’s Kim Jong Un attends New Year celebrations with daughter
Item 1 of 4 North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and his daughter Kim Ju Ae attend an…
China to lower import tariffs on some products beginning 2026
BEIJING, Dec 29 (Reuters) – China announced on Monday tariff adjustments for some products beginning next year, including…
Trump says US hit Venezuela dock where drugs were allegedly loaded
WASHINGTON, Dec 29 (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday said the U.S. had “hit” a dock…
Argentina’s Congress approves 2026 budget
BUENOS AIRES, Dec 26 – Argentina’s Congress on Friday passed the 2026 budget, the first approved by legislators…