Today: September 16, 2024
Today: September 16, 2024

International Relations

Americas

Keep global tax negotiations at OECD, not UN, Yellen says

U.S.

Keep global tax negotiations at OECD, not UN, Yellen says
Americas|Election

US may 'calibrate' Venezuela sanctions policy post-election, officials say

The Biden administration will "calibrate" its sanctions policy towards Venezuela depending on how the high-stakes election unfolds in the

US may 'calibrate' Venezuela sanctions policy post-election, officials say
Asia|Political

North Korea's Kim calls for 'people's paradise' marking Korean War 'Victory Day'

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said it was a sacred mission of the current generation to build a "paradise for the people" based on the ideology defended by a previous generation of

North Korea's Kim calls for 'people's paradise' marking Korean War 'Victory Day'
Political

Olympics-Top U.S. Olympic official reassures sports they are welcome in U.S

U.S.

Olympics-Top U.S. Olympic official reassures sports they are welcome in U.S
Americas|News|Political

Blinken pays respects in Vietnam after death of Communist Party leader

U.S.

Blinken pays respects in Vietnam after death of Communist Party leader
Americas

Yellen launches Amazon basin effort to disrupt nature crimes

U.S.

Yellen launches Amazon basin effort to disrupt nature crimes
Asia|World

North Korean trash balloons land near South Korea's presidential complex

North Korean balloons carrying trash have landed near South Korea's presidential office, the Presidential Security Service said on Wednesday.

North Korean trash balloons land near South Korea's presidential complex
Asia|Political

North Korea’s trash balloons fall near South’s presidential office

North Korea’s trash balloons fall near South’s presidential office

North Korea’s trash balloons fall near South’s presidential office
Asia|News|Political|World

ASEAN seeks to tackle Myanmar crisis, South China Sea tension

The Southeast Asian bloc ASEAN met in Laos on Wednesday as it seeks to advance a stalled bid to resolve a crisis in Myanmar and cool tensions in the

ASEAN seeks to tackle Myanmar crisis, South China Sea tension
Americas|Economy|Health

U.S. pledges $667 million to global Pandemic Fund, but needs Congress' approval

The U.S. has pledged $667 million to the latest funding round for a global fund aimed at preventing pandemics and preparing countries to deal with them,

U.S. pledges $667 million to global Pandemic Fund, but needs Congress' approval
Asia|Political

Vietnam bids farewell to late party leader Nguyen Phu Trong

Vietnam on Thursday began a two-day state funeral service to bid farewell to Nguyen Phu Trong, 80, the leader of its ruling Communist Party who died a week earlier.

Vietnam bids farewell to late party leader Nguyen Phu Trong
Americas|Europe|Political|Sports

Argentine President Milei travels to France to meet Macron after outcry over racist soccer chants

Argentine President Javier Milei has arrived in Paris, where he is expected to meet French President Emmanuel Macron after tensions escalated between their countries over the Argentine soccer team’s derogatory post-match chants about French players

Argentine President Milei travels to France to meet Macron after outcry over racist soccer chants
Business|Economy|Finance

India will not sign global tax deal until its concerns are addressed, official says

India will not sign a global corporate tax deal focused on highly profitable multinational firms unless its concerns on dispute resolution and the

India will not sign global tax deal until its concerns are addressed, official says
Africa|Political

US issues sanctions on rebel group alliance over conflict in DRC

The United States on Thursday will impose sanctions on a coalition of rebel groups it accused of seeking to overthrow the Democratic Republic of Congo's

US issues sanctions on rebel group alliance over conflict in DRC
Asia|Political

Belarus president promises to expand cooperation with North Korea

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has promised to expand cooperation with Pyongyang in a message to North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, North Korea's foreign ministry said on

Belarus president promises to expand cooperation with North Korea
Election|News|Political

India links of U.S. election contenders may spell little fizz for ties

The Indian links of some U.S. presidential election contenders probably mean little additional benefit for ties, experts said,

India links of U.S. election contenders may spell little fizz for ties
News|Political|Science|World

North Korea's Kim vows full support for Moscow at a summit with Putin in Russia

North Korea’s Kim Jong Un vowed “full and unconditional support” on Wednesday for Russia’s Vladimir Putin

North Korea's Kim vows full support for Moscow at a summit with Putin in Russia
News|Political|World

Taliban hail China's new ambassador with fanfare, say it's a sign for others to establish relations

The Taliban have hailed China’s new ambassador to Afghanistan with fanfare, saying his arrival is a sign for other nations to come forward and establish relations with them

Taliban hail China's new ambassador with fanfare, say it's a sign for others to establish relations
News|Political|World

Kim Jong Un arrives in Russian city of Komsomolsk-on-Amur for expected visit to fighter jet plant

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has arrived in Komsomolsk-on-Amur in far eastern Russia where he is expected to tour a Russian aircraft plant that builds fighter jets

Kim Jong Un arrives in Russian city of Komsomolsk-on-Amur for expected visit to fighter jet plant
News|Political|World

Russia expels 2 US diplomats, accusing them of 'illegal activity'

Russia’s Foreign Ministry has declared two U_S_ diplomats “persona non grata” and is ordering them to leave the country within seven days for alleged involvement in “illegal activity.”

Russia expels 2 US diplomats, accusing them of 'illegal activity'
News|Political|World

Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet visits country's close ally China on his 1st official trip abroad

Cambodia's new prime minister, Hun Manet, has arrived in Beijing on his first official trip abroad since taking office last month

Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet visits country's close ally China on his 1st official trip abroad
News|Political|World

North Korea's Kim gets a close look at Russian fighter jets as his tour narrows its focus to weapons

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un inspected Russia’s most advanced fighter jet at an aircraft factory on his extended visit to the country

North Korea's Kim gets a close look at Russian fighter jets as his tour narrows its focus to weapons
News|Political|World

A new Iran deal shows the Biden administration is willing to pay a big price to free Americans

As the Biden administration heralds the forthcoming release of five U.S. citizens detained by Iran, it’s also confronting questions about the price being paid to bring them home

A new Iran deal shows the Biden administration is willing to pay a big price to free Americans
News|Political|World

Erdogan says Turkey may part ways with the EU. He implied the country could end its membership bid

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says that Turkey may part ways with the European Union

Erdogan says Turkey may part ways with the EU. He implied the country could end its membership bid
News|Political|World

UN nuclear agency slams Iran for barring 'several' inspectors from monitoring its program

The U.N. nuclear watchdog has harshly criticized Iran for effectively barring several of its most experienced inspectors from monitoring the country’s disputed atomic program

UN nuclear agency slams Iran for barring 'several' inspectors from monitoring its program

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