China, ASEAN sign enhanced free trade pact amid Trump tariffs
China and 11-member regional bloc sign an upgraded version of their free trade pact, as both weather the impact of the US tariffs. Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – China and the…
Messi eyes World Cup defence for Argentina, despite age, fitness concerns
Lionel Messi acknowledged wellness factors will dictate his role in defending Argentina’s 2022 World Cup title next year. By News Agencies Published On 28 Oct 202528 Oct 2025 Click here…
Trump, Japan’s Takaichi sign deal to secure rare earths supply
US president heaps praise on Japan’s first female prime minister as the leaders sign deals on the supply of rare earth minerals. United States President Donald Trump has met Japan’s…
Ford’s enormous F-150 becomes unlikely part of Japan’s efforts to woo Trump
TOKYO — Japan’s most iconic truck might be the tiny white transport vehicles that farmers use to lug gear on the narrow roads that link their rice fields. But Japanese…
China pitches itself as alternative to US protectionism after signing expanded ASEAN free trade pact
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — China signed an expanded version of a free trade agreement Tuesday with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, with Chinese Premier Li Qiang pitching expanded economic…
Venezuela suspends energy agreements with Trinidad after US warship arrives at island nation
CARACAS, Venezuela — Venezuela on Monday suspended energy agreements with Trinidad and Tobago, over what officials have described as “hostile” actions by the island nation. Trinidad is now hosting one…
HSBC’s third-quarter profit drops 14%, but beats expectations as net interest income rises
Two HSBC bank logos are displayed on an office building in Mexico City, Mexico, July 25, 2025. Henry Romero | Reuters Europe’s largest lender HSBC on Tuesday beat third-quarter profit…
How Saudi Arabia is diversifying away from oil — and betting big on AI
President and CEO of Saudi’s Aramco, Amin H. Nasser, speaks during the Future Investment Initiative (FII) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia October 29, 2024. Hamad I Mohammed | Reuters Think of…
Sudan army announces withdrawal from el-Fasher, UN warns of RSF atrocities
Sudan’s army chief, Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, has announced the withdrawal of his soldiers from their last stronghold in Darfur, as the United Nations issued a stark warning over reports of…
Hamas hands over remains of captive as Israeli drone strike kills two
Hamas has handed over the remains of another dead captive to Israel, hours after an Israeli drone attack in southern Gaza killed two Palestinians amid a fragile ceasefire. The Israeli…