A 300-strong delegation from Beijing at COP30 indicates its willingness to step up as 'climate leader', but fractures with EU & the country's fossil fuel dependence dampen expectations.
Days after Trump lay claim to the Bagram base, Russia, China, Iran and Pakistan “firmly opposed the reestablishment of military bases in and around Afghanistan by the countries responsible for the current situation”.
Trump and Takaichi plan to sign a deal Tuesday to boost economic security after China tightened rare earth export controls vital for products from smartphones to fighter jets.
Trump described the vessel as linked to a 'Designated Terrorist Organisation', without providing supporting evidence. This is at least the 5th such strike acknowledged by US.
Job cuts hit the Treasury Department, IRS, Health, Education, and Commerce, though the total number of layoffs was not immediately clear, spokespeople said.
Trump, set to meet Xi in three weeks in South Korea, accused China on social media of holding the global economy hostage after Beijing expanded its rare earth export controls Thursday.
Tel Aviv’s envoy to New Delhi Reuven Azar welcomes international backing for Trump’s peace plan, while asserting Israel has no interest in maintaining a physical presence in Gaza.
White House releases a 20-point plan, calling for exchange of hostages, staged Israeli pullout from Gaza, Hamas disarmament & a transitional govt led by an international body.
The US president becomes the first elected politician invited by a British monarch for two state visits. Britain promises largest military ceremonial welcome in living memory.
The US military operation in Venezuela raises global concern. Experts say that Trump’s action could weaken global legal standards and fuel geopolitical instability.
The latest comment comes as New Delhi and Washington have yet to sign a trade agreement. India’s purchase of Russian oil has reduced, but Moscow remains top source for crude.
If deal goes through, Greece will be 2nd foreign country to procure vehicle. Morocco was first; TATA Group has set up manufacturing unit there with minimum 30 percent indigenous content.
Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.
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