Bessent says US, China discussing ‘board of investment’
The board would allow Chinese companies to invest in the US in non-sensitive industries. Read More
Germany’s Merz calls for EU budget overhaul as battle looms
BERLIN, May 14 – German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Thursday called for a revamp of what he cast as the European Union’s outdated budget system, backing a streamlined approach that…
Lebanon to press Israel to cease fire at Washington talks, Lebanese official says
BEIRUT, May 14 – Lebanon will demand Israel cease fire at face-to-face talks in Washington on Thursday, a senior Lebanese official said, as Iran-backed Hezbollah and Israel continued to trade…
Russia says it’s establishing ‘full partnership’ with Afghan Taliban
MOSCOW, May 14 – Russia is establishing a “full-fledged partnership” with Afghanistan’s ruling Taliban and is encouraging other countries in the region to expand cooperation with Kabul, a senior Russian…
Ukraine’s anti-corruption court places Zelenskiy’s former chief of staff under arrest
KYIV, May 14 – Ukraine’s anti-corruption court on Thursday ordered the arrest of Andriy Yermak, a close ally of President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and former head of his administration, on money-laundering…
Ukraine’s anti-corruption court places Zelenskiy’s former chief of staff under arrest
KYIV, May 14 – Ukraine’s anti-corruption court on Thursday ordered the arrest of Andriy Yermak, a close ally of President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and former head of his administration, on money-laundering…
French central bank succession fight tests Macron’s sway ahead of 2027 election
PARIS, May 14 – French President Emmanuel Macron faces a test next week when lawmakers decide whether to approve his former chief of staff to run the central bank, a…
US court suspends sanctions on UN expert on Palestinians
She was sanctioned in July 2025 after she publicly criticised Washington’s policy on Gaza. Read More
US court suspends sanctions on UN expert on Palestinians
She was sanctioned in July 2025 after she publicly criticised Washington’s policy on Gaza. Read More
Japanese crude tanker emerges outside Hormuz in rare, undercover transit
It is only the 2nd Japanese-owned supertanker to cross the chokepoint since the Iran war started. Read More