China touts the benefits of its 'Belt and Road' initiative to Italy, which may end the agreement
China's foreign minister is seeking to sell his Italian counterpart on the benefits of leader Xi Jinping's signature “Belt and Road” initiative of Chinese-built and -funded infrastructure projects, as Rome considers whether to renew the agreement
2023-09-05 15:22
Japan announces emergency relief measures for seafood exporters hit by China's ban
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has announced a $141 million emergency fund to help exporters hit by a ban on Japanese seafood imposed by China in response to the release of treated radioactive wastewater from the damaged Fukushima nuclear power plant
2023-09-04 20:54
The US government is eager to restore powers to keep dangerous chemicals out of extremists' hands
When Congress returns this week, Homeland Security officials and those in the chemical industries will be watching to see if a program regulating the chemical sector will be on its agenda
2023-09-04 20:25
Malaysian court unexpectedly dismisses dozens of graft charges against deputy prime minister
A Malaysian court has dismissed 47 corruption charges against Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi after prosecutors unexpectedly dropped the charges at an advanced stage of his trial
2023-09-04 18:28
France's waning influence in coup-hit Africa appears clear while few remember their former colonizer
The era of France’s arm-twisting interventionism in Africa may finally be over
2023-09-04 15:49
1st Africa Climate Summit opens as hard-hit continent of 1.3 billion demands more say and financing
The first African Climate Summit is opening as heads of state and others assert a stronger voice on a global issue that affects the continent of 1.3 billion people the most, even as they contribute to it the least
2023-09-04 15:20
UAE creates federal authority for 'commercial gaming' as casino giants flock to Gulf Arab nation
The United Arab Emirates has created a federal authority to potentially run a national lottery and what it describes as “commercial gaming,” likely a sign that it is on the verge of allowing gambling as major casino operators flock to the Gulf Arab nation
2023-09-04 12:25
Israel's prime minister pitches fiber optic cable idea to link Asia and the Middle East to Europe
Israel’s prime minister is floating the idea of building infrastructure projects such as a fiber optic cable linking countries in Asia and the Arabian Peninsula with Europe through Israel and Cyprus
2023-09-04 08:48
Disney wants to narrow the scope of its lawsuit against DeSantis to free speech claim
Disney wants to narrow the scope of its federal lawsuit against Gov. Ron DeSantis to just a free speech claim that the Florida governor retaliated against the company because of its public opposition to a state law banning classroom lessons on sexual orientation and gender identity in early grades
2023-09-04 01:20
Russia attacks a Ukrainian port before key grain deal talks between Putin and Turkey's president
Two people have been hospitalized following a 3 ½-hour Russian drone barrage against port infrastructure in Ukraine’s Odesa region
2023-09-03 18:46
Russia says it thwarted attacks on Crimea bridge. Shelling and strikes leave at least 3 dead
Russia says its forces destroyed three Ukrainian naval drones being used in an attempt to attack a key bridge linking Russia to Moscow-annexed Crimea, temporarily closing it for a third time in less than a year
2023-09-03 00:22
More cargo ships from Ukraine use a civilian corridor despite Russian threats
Two cargo vessels have left Ukraine despite Russian threats and are in the Black Sea, maritime officials said Saturday
2023-09-02 20:48