US and Papua New Guinea sign defense pact as Washington, Beijing vie for influence in the Pacific
The United States and Papua New Guinea have signed a new bilateral defense cooperation agreement -- a move that has sparked controversy in the Pacific Island nation and comes as Washington and China jostle for influence in the region.
2023-05-22 15:46
Rare earths, Ukraine top agenda on French President Macron's historic visit to Mongolia
Access to rare earth minerals and Russia's war against Ukraine topped the agenda on French President Emmanuel Macron’s historic visit to Mongolia
2023-05-22 15:24
G20 officials arrive in disputed Kashmir as India largely puts region's intense security out of view
Delegates from the Group of 20 nations have arrived in Indian-controlled Kashmir to participate in a tourism meeting condemned by China and Pakistan
2023-05-22 15:22
China’s Buying a Lot of Commodities From Russia, Just Not Wheat
China’s wheat imports are booming, but one top supplier is missing out: Russia. The Asian nation is on
2023-05-22 14:56
A Rare Shift in Crypto Volatility Offers Ether a Boost Relative to Bitcoin
Volatility gauges suggest traders expect smaller near-term swings in Ether compared with Bitcoin, a reversal of the usual
2023-05-22 14:55
NatWest to Buy Back £1.3 Billion of Shares From UK Government
NatWest Group Plc has agreed to buy back £1.26 billion ($1.6 billion) of its shares from the UK
2023-05-22 14:54
India Removing 2,000 Rupee Note May Spur Gold, Property Rush
India withdrawing its highest value currency notes from circulation may push some consumers to buy precious metals and
2023-05-22 14:47
G20: India hosts tourism meet in Kashmir amid tight security
Security has been beefed up in the disputed region as India hosts a three-day G20 tourism meet.
2023-05-22 14:17
Foreign investment in Germany holds steady despite challenging environment
BERLIN Foreign investment in Germany remained stable in 2022 despite the difficult economic situation, data from the country's
2023-05-22 13:59
China Tech Giants Face Final Earnings Check After Upbeat Results Signal Revival
China’s tech behemoths will shed more light on their prospects this week after peers signaled the industry is
2023-05-22 13:54
Ryanair Expects Summer Demand to Drive Profit, Fare Increase
Ryanair Holdings Plc predicted strong demand in the peak summer season will drive a 10% increase in passenger
2023-05-22 13:53
Singapore's prime minister tests positive for COVID-19
Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong has tested positive for COVID-19 for the first time after returning home from work trips in Africa and Asia
2023-05-22 13:48