Cuba and US maintain 'channels of communication' but no negotiations, diplomat says
Cuba and the United States have maintained “channels of communication” but are not engaged in any formal negotiations, Havana’s top diplomat in
October 06, 2026Cuba and the United States have maintained “channels of communication” but are not engaged in any formal negotiations, Havana’s top diplomat in
October 06, 2026India is considering lowering import tariffs on a range of pulses to boost supplies and curb food inflation, after a patchy
October 01, 2026The U.S. economy grew at a solid 2.2% pace from April through June as consumer spending and business investment came in strong
September 30, 2026China's foreign exchange regulator said on Tuesday it expects the country's trade in goods and services to keep growing, and cross-border investment to remain
September 29, 2026A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Wayne Cole. It's been a bit of a random walk in Asia so far, with oil and yields up, stocks mixed, gold down and the dollar flat.
September 28, 2026PepsiCo will invest $1 billion in Colombia over the next five years, the South American nation's President Abelardo De La Espriella said on Sunday.
September 28, 2026China and the U.S. have agreed to set up a channel for handling AI-related incidents and accelerate work on military crisis communications
September 26, 2026President Donald Trump is hailing the friendship he’s forged with Xi Jinping during the Chinese leader's highly anticipated state visit
September 24, 2026Donald Trump has hosted a state dinner for China's leader Xi Jinping, highlighting the glitzier side of diplomacy with a tech-heavy guest list and lavish details
September 25, 2026US Senate Democrats criticized President Donald Trump's summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday, saying it prioritized pageantry over
September 25, 2026The head of industry group Airlines for America said on Thursday that US carriers oppose adding more direct flights from China to the United States
September 25, 2026While world leaders gather at the United Nations for their annual diplomatic ritual, the two biggest power
September 24, 2026The Trump administration wants to put billions of dollars into Argentina’s energy and mining industries
September 24, 2026Chinese President Xi Jinping’s visit to Washington is getting a much chillier reception on Capitol Hill than at the White House
September 24, 2026China's President Xi Jinping will arrive in Washington this week without the delegation of Chinese business leaders that Beijing had sought to bring for meetings with US
September 23, 2026Taiwan is expressing confidence that U.S. arms sales to the island will continue despite China's pressure as China’s Xi Jinping arrives in Washington to meet with U.S. President Donald Trump
September 23, 2026New Zealand's biggest risk in foreign policy is reacting badly to global crises, Foreign Minister Winston Peters said on Tuesday, warning that rhetorical gestures may
September 22, 2026China's Alibaba has unveiled new plans for its AI model and new chip technologies, including what it claims is China's most powerful AI chip
September 22, 2026A gas and power crisis has hit production at most Bangladeshi garment makers, but at 4A Yarn Dyeing, a supplier to Walmart, Gap and
September 22, 2026The US on Monday reiterated its commitment to the defense of key Asian allies Japan and South Korea, and the three nations expressed
September 21, 2026US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will meet with Vice Premier He Lifeng on Sunday at JPMorgan Chase headquarters in New York to discuss AI security, trade and other economic
September 20, 2026US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent plans to discuss AI, trade, rare earths and economic issues when he meets with Chinese Vice
September 19, 2026Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has returned from Europe and cast Canada as moving quickly beyond its historic reliance on the United States
September 19, 2026Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney called for a sweeping strategic alliance with the European Union and proposed joint efforts on critical minerals, AI,
September 17, 2026US allies in Asia are growing anxious that President Donald Trump may be tempted to soften Washington's support for Taiwan in return for an economic win with Beijing
September 17, 2026British Prime Minister Andy Burnham is expected to host his Canadian counterpart Mark Carney at a soccer match on Wednesday, giving the leaders a chance to bond over their
September 16, 2026Two German regional elections this weekend are expected to bring more gains for a far-right party and could determine whether Chancellor Friedrich Merz can hold on to power and push ahead with economic reforms
September 16, 2026Hong Kong leader John Lee unveiled the city's first five-year plan on Wednesday, aiming to boost residents' livelihoods and cement its
September 16, 2026South Korea and Kazakhstan signed a memorandum of understanding on cooperation on the peaceful use of nuclear energy as their leaders met on Tuesday and pledged to work
September 15, 2026Saudi Arabia has shut a critical oil pipeline. Here’s why it matters for the global oil market
September 14, 2026Los Angeles Clippers owner Steve Ballmer has decided not to fight the NBA's punishment for salary cap circumvention
September 14, 2026Somali businesses are seeking alternative shipping routes due to disruptions and security concerns around the Bab al-Mandab Strait and the Strait of Hormuz after Iran-backed Houthis captured a key port city and an island, sending thousands of Yemenis fleeing to neighboring Djibouti
September 13, 2026Houthi rebels backed by Iran have made a swift advance along Yemen's Red Sea coast, causing thousands to flee
September 12, 2026Leaders of the BRICS nations have expressed concern over rising tensions in the Middle East and condemned sanctions not authorized by the U.N. The leaders met in New Delhi on Saturday to strengthen their global position
September 12, 2026A Chinese government spokesperson says China and the United States hope to reach an agreement on lowering import taxes soon
September 10, 2026South Korea's exports have reached $709.4 billion so far this year, surpassing last year's annual record, the customs office said on Saturday, as the economy rides high on
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September 04, 2026Cuba unveiled regulations on Thursday aimed at attracting foreign investment, trade and tourism to the Caribbean island as it continues to adopt free-market
September 04, 2026Greater Toronto Area home sales fell in August for the first time in six months as worries about trade and the threat of higher borrowing costs put off some
September 03, 2026China’s President Xi Jinping visits Egypt this week for the first time in a decade
September 02, 2026Taiwanese companies are planning another $20 billion of investments in the U.S. driven by demand for AI applications, the island's economy minister said on Wednesday without
September 02, 2026A majority of Americans oppose President Donald Trump's moves last week to raise taxes on imported Canadian goods and his order to rename Lake Ontario as
September 01, 2026Brazilian and U.S. officials spoke virtually on Monday to discuss tariffs imposed by the Trump administration, and agreed to hold further meetings at a later date,
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