US and China propose tariff cuts on $60 billion in trade. See key goods, trade impacts, and what the new US-China tariff framework means. US and China Recommend Tariff Cuts on Key Goods The United States and China have announced a list of goods that could receive lower tariffs following a recent meeting between US…
Nepal floods disrupt tourism as peak season begins, affecting Kathmandu, Pokhara and Chitwan hotels, trekkers, drivers and small businesses. Nepal Floods Hit Tourism as Peak Travel Season Begins Nepal’s tourism industry is facing a difficult start to its peak travel season after devastating floods and landslides disrupted roads, damaged infrastructure and forced thousands of tourists…
Israeli minister Bezalel Smotrich calls for a major military campaign in the occupied West Bank as settler violence and restrictions increase. Smotrich Calls for War in Occupied West Bank Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has called for a major military campaign in the occupied West Bank, saying the Israeli army should carry out an operation…
Colombia extradites alleged armed group leader Geovany Rojas to the US, signaling a tougher security policy and closer cooperation with Washington. Colombia Extradites Armed Group Leader to US Colombia has extradited Geovany Andrés Rojas, also known as “Araña” or “Spider,” to the United States, marking a significant move in the government’s approach to armed groups…
Ethiopia’s army says it is exercising restraint as fighting intensifies in Tigray, Afar and Amhara, raising fears of a new civil war. Ethiopia Army Promises Restraint as Tigray Tensions Ethiopia is facing renewed fears of a wider civil war as fighting intensifies in the northern regions of Tigray, Afar and Amhara. The federal army says…
Iran is shifting trade toward the Caspian Sea as Strait of Hormuz disruptions affect oil exports, imports, ports and regional transport routes. Iran Shifts Trade North as Hormuz Disruption Grows Iran is increasingly looking toward the Caspian Sea and its northern borders as disruptions around the Strait of Hormuz put pressure on its traditional southern…
Israel opposition leaders unite ahead of October 27 elections as Netanyahu criticises their alliance and warns voters about a possible new government. Israel Opposition Unites Against Netanyahu Ahead of Vote Israel’s opposition leaders have agreed to coordinate their efforts ahead of the October 27 Knesset elections, setting the stage for a closely watched political contest…
Germany and Russia hold rare talks on Ukraine, Black Sea grain exports, ceasefire efforts, energy security and rising European tensions. German and Russian Foreign Ministers Hold Rare Talks Amid Rising Tensions Germany’s Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov held rare diplomatic talks in New York as tensions between Germany, Russia and…
Venezuela frees 39 political prisoners after talks between the interim government and opposition, as pressure grows for wider releases. Venezuela Frees 39 Political Prisoners After Post-Maduro Talks Venezuela has released 39 people classified as political prisoners following a second round of negotiations between the country’s interim government and opposition leaders, in talks supported by the…
A military plane crash in DR Congo has killed 14 people, including senior officials, after a technical fault forced an emergency landing attempt. DR Congo Plane Crash Kills 14, Including Military Officials A military plane crash in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has killed at least 14 people, including senior military officials and…