China lifts 100 pct tariffs on some Canadian imports to support trade ties
BEIJING, Feb 27 (KUNA) -- China announced the cancellation of 100 percent tariffs it had imposed on certain Canadian imports since March 2025, in a move aimed at promoting the sound, stable and sustainable development of bilateral economic and trade relations.In a statement on Friday, the Chinese M»»»
Germany’s AfD scores point against federal agency targeting it for ‘extremism’
A court ruling on Thursday suspending the designation of the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party as a “confirmed right-wing extremist” organization represents a success for democracy and the rule of law, the party’s leader has said. The domestic security agency BfV slapped the top opposition party »»»
Customs uncovers fraud in vehicle imports from China to Kyrgyzstan - | 24.KG
The Customs Service of Kyrgyzstan has discovered major violations in the import of vehicles from China to Kyrgyzstan. The press service of the State Customs Service reported. According to the service, during data monitoring and analysis, officers from the Main Anti-Smuggling Directorate uncovered s»»»
South Korea finally agrees to share data with Google Maps
Seoul: Google Maps could soon work properly in South Korea after Seoul agreed Friday to share data with the popular app, but restrictions will stop sensitive military sites being revealed. South Korea sits alongside the likes of China and Russia as one of the few places in the world where Google Ma»»»
US Push for China’s Nuclear Talks Involvement is Unfair and Unfeasible - Foreign Ministry
BEIJING (Sputnik) - Demanding that China join negotiations on nuclear disarmament is unfair, it is not feasible at this stage, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning said on Friday. On Thursday, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that any agreement on limiting nuclear weapons must involv»»»
Global deforestation slows but losses persist in South America and Africa - OWID
In the past, forests around the world were cut down on a massive scale. We lost some of the world’s richest ecosystems, Our World in Data (OWID) reports. In recent decades, the picture has become more complex. D»»»
Philippines, US, Japan hold joint naval drills in South China Sea
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 27 (KUNA) -- The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) announced on Friday the navies of the Philippines, the US and Japan trained alongside each other in the South China Sea this week to ramp up cooperation among the military allies.In a statement, AFP said the training, known as»»»
Watchdog warns EU climate policy risks capture by corporate lobbying
Europe’s climate agenda risks becoming a “lobbyists’ playground” as industry groups are capturing control over changes to the EU’s green legislation, according to a watchdog report cited by Euronews on February 25. The rep»»»
Watchdog warns EU climate policy risks capture by corporate lobbying
Europe’s climate agenda risks becoming a “lobbyists’ playground” as industry groups are capturing control over changes to the EU’s green legislation, according to a watchdog report cited by Euronews on February 25. The rep»»»
Watchdog warns EU climate policy risks capture by corporate lobbying
Europe’s climate agenda risks becoming a “lobbyists’ playground” as industry groups are capturing control over changes to the EU’s green legislation, according to a watchdog report cited by Euronews on February 25. The rep»»»
Watchdog warns EU climate policy risks capture by corporate lobbying
Europe’s climate agenda risks becoming a “lobbyists’ playground” as industry groups are capturing control over changes to the EU’s green legislation, according to a watchdog report cited by Euronews on February 25. The rep»»»
Watchdog warns EU climate policy risks capture by corporate lobbying
Europe’s climate agenda risks becoming a “lobbyists’ playground” as industry groups are capturing control over changes to the EU’s green legislation, according to a watchdog report cited by Euronews on February 25. The rep»»»
Watchdog warns EU climate policy risks capture by corporate lobbying
Europe’s climate agenda risks becoming a “lobbyists’ playground” as industry groups are capturing control over changes to the EU’s green legislation, according to a watchdog report cited by Euronews on February 25. The rep»»»
Watchdog warns EU climate policy risks capture by corporate lobbying
Europe’s climate agenda risks becoming a “lobbyists’ playground” as industry groups are capturing control over changes to the EU’s green legislation, according to a watchdog report cited by Euronews on February 25. The rep»»»
Philippines, US, Japan planes drill over Bashi Channel
The Philippine, US and Japanese militaries conducted joint exercises this week over the Bashi Channel that separates the Philippines from Taiwan, officials said Friday. Aircraft from the three nations patrolled over the Philippines' northernmost Batanes islands in drills aimed at showcasing their "»»»
Samsung develops a solid-state silver-carbon battery breakthrough
Samsung’s development of a solid-state battery using silver as a core material could prove a disruptive moment for the electric vehicle industry, with potentially significant implications for global silver demand. The Sout»»»
Samsung develops a solid-state silver-carbon battery breakthrough
Samsung’s development of a solid-state battery using silver as a core material could prove a disruptive moment for the electric vehicle industry, with potentially significant implications for global silver demand. The Sout»»»
Samsung develops a solid-state silver-carbon battery breakthrough
Samsung’s development of a solid-state battery using silver as a core material could prove a disruptive moment for the electric vehicle industry, with potentially significant implications for global silver demand. The Sout»»»
Amateur hour: Trump ambassadors raise tensions across Europe
US Ambassador Charles Kushner is at the centre of a diplomatic row raging in Paris, but he is not the only one. US President Donald Trump’s envoys are stirring controversy across Europe – from social media spats to public snubs of foreign leaders – testing alliances an»»»
What’s at stake in the third round of US-Iran talks?
American and Iranian delegations met in Geneva on Thursday for a new round of negotiations over Tehran’s nuclear program and the possible easing of sanctions, as Washington simultaneously amasses military assets in the Middle East to increase pressure on Iran. The talks are widely seen as a last op»»»
Poland pushes back on China
Poland plans to press China to open its market to Polish goods as trade imbalances deepen, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski said during a parliamentary speech outlining foreign policy priorities. He said relations with China should benefit both sides, but warned that War»»»
China and Iran queue up to copy Belarus-Russia regional blueprint, Lukashenko claims
Both China and Iran have asked to replicate the Belarus-Russia Union State's region-to-region cooperation model, Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko said at the Supreme State Council of the Union State in Moscow on February 26, as Russian President Vladimir Putin co-chaired the session, BelTA»»»
China and Iran queue up to copy Belarus-Russia regional blueprint, Lukashenko claims
Both China and Iran have asked to replicate the Belarus-Russia Union State's region-to-region cooperation model, Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko said at the Supreme State Council of the Union State in Moscow on February 26, as Russian President Vladimir Putin co-chaired the session, BelTA»»»
LATAM BLOG: Mexico's rise to the top of US trade exposes the stakes of Trump's USMCA gamble
For at least 34 years, Canada held an unbroken grip on the top spot in US trade. In 2025, Mexico ended it, and the timing could hardly be more consequential. According to reports from Bloomberg and Forbes, M»»»
Danish PM calls snap election with Greenland issue centre-stage
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has announced early elections - hailing the next four years as "decisive" for her country. "We as Danes and as Europeans will really have to stand on our own feet," Frederiksen told parliament. "We need to define our relationship with the United States," she »»»
Watch: Dubai awards Dh2.5 billion stormwater contracts in flood defence leap
Dubai: Dubai Municipality has awarded contracts for five new projects under Phase Two of the Tasreef Programme to expand and strengthen Dubai’s stormwater drainage network. Cumulatively valued at Dh2.5 billion, the new projects will serve 30 vital areas spanning approximately 430 million square met»»»
EBRD lifts growth outlook as regional economies prove resilient to trade tensions
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has raised its growth forecasts for the regions where it operates, saying economies have proved more resilient to trade tensions than previously expected and are benefiting from shifts in global supply chains. »»»
EBRD lifts growth outlook as regional economies prove resilient to trade tensions
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has raised its growth forecasts for the regions where it operates, saying economies have proved more resilient to trade tensions than previously expected and are benefiting from shifts in global supply chains. »»»
EBRD lifts growth outlook as regional economies prove resilient to trade tensions
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has raised its growth forecasts for the regions where it operates, saying economies have proved more resilient to trade tensions than previously expected and are benefiting from shifts in global supply chains. »»»
EBRD lifts growth outlook as regional economies prove resilient to trade tensions
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has raised its growth forecasts for the regions where it operates, saying economies have proved more resilient to trade tensions than previously expected and are benefiting from shifts in global supply chains. »»»
EBRD lifts growth outlook as regional economies prove resilient to trade tensions
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has raised its growth forecasts for the regions where it operates, saying economies have proved more resilient to trade tensions than previously expected and are benefiting from shifts in global supply chains. »»»
EBRD lifts growth outlook as regional economies prove resilient to trade tensions
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has raised its growth forecasts for the regions where it operates, saying economies have proved more resilient to trade tensions than previously expected and are benefiting from shifts in global supply chains. »»»
EBRD lifts growth outlook as regional economies prove resilient to trade tensions
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has raised its growth forecasts for the regions where it operates, saying economies have proved more resilient to trade tensions than previously expected and are benefiting from shifts in global supply chains. »»»
EBRD lifts growth outlook as regional economies prove resilient to trade tensions
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has raised its growth forecasts for the regions where it operates, saying economies have proved more resilient to trade tensions than previously expected and are benefiting from shifts in global supply chains. »»»
EBRD lifts growth outlook as regional economies prove resilient to trade tensions
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has raised its growth forecasts for the regions where it operates, saying economies have proved more resilient to trade tensions than previously expected and are benefiting from shifts in global supply chains. »»»
EBRD lifts growth outlook as regional economies prove resilient to trade tensions
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has raised its growth forecasts for the regions where it operates, saying economies have proved more resilient to trade tensions than previously expected and are benefiting from shifts in global supply chains. »»»
EBRD lifts growth outlook as regional economies prove resilient to trade tensions
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has raised its growth forecasts for the regions where it operates, saying economies have proved more resilient to trade tensions than previously expected and are benefiting from shifts in global supply chains. »»»
EBRD lifts growth outlook as regional economies prove resilient to trade tensions
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has raised its growth forecasts for the regions where it operates, saying economies have proved more resilient to trade tensions than previously expected and are benefiting from shifts in global supply chains. »»»
EBRD lifts growth outlook as regional economies prove resilient to trade tensions
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has raised its growth forecasts for the regions where it operates, saying economies have proved more resilient to trade tensions than previously expected and are benefiting from shifts in global supply chains. »»»
EBRD lifts growth outlook as regional economies prove resilient to trade tensions
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has raised its growth forecasts for the regions where it operates, saying economies have proved more resilient to trade tensions than previously expected and are benefiting from shifts in global supply chains. »»»
EBRD lifts growth outlook as regional economies prove resilient to trade tensions
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has raised its growth forecasts for the regions where it operates, saying economies have proved more resilient to trade tensions than previously expected and are benefiting from shifts in global supply chains. »»»
EBRD lifts growth outlook as regional economies prove resilient to trade tensions
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has raised its growth forecasts for the regions where it operates, saying economies have proved more resilient to trade tensions than previously expected and are benefiting from shifts in global supply chains. »»»
EBRD lifts growth outlook as regional economies prove resilient to trade tensions
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has raised its growth forecasts for the regions where it operates, saying economies have proved more resilient to trade tensions than previously expected and are benefiting from shifts in global supply chains. »»»
EBRD lifts growth outlook as regional economies prove resilient to trade tensions
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has raised its growth forecasts for the regions where it operates, saying economies have proved more resilient to trade tensions than previously expected and are benefiting from shifts in global supply chains. »»»
EBRD lifts growth outlook as regional economies prove resilient to trade tensions
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has raised its growth forecasts for the regions where it operates, saying economies have proved more resilient to trade tensions than previously expected and are benefiting from shifts in global supply chains. »»»
EBRD lifts growth outlook as regional economies prove resilient to trade tensions
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has raised its growth forecasts for the regions where it operates, saying economies have proved more resilient to trade tensions than previously expected and are benefiting from shifts in global supply chains. »»»
EBRD lifts growth outlook as regional economies prove resilient to trade tensions
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has raised its growth forecasts for the regions where it operates, saying economies have proved more resilient to trade tensions than previously expected and are benefiting from shifts in global supply chains. »»»
MOSCOW BLOG: Russia as a supermarket dressed up as a country
Russian Finance Minister Anton Sulianov was speaking to the Duma yesterday and announced a pretty radical new direction. What he's proposing to do is to move the budget away from its traditional addiction to oil and gas export revenue and make Russia a consumption-based economy, (with a useful, but»»»
EBRD lifts growth outlook as regional economies prove resilient to trade tensions
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has raised its growth forecasts for the regions where it operates, saying economies have proved more resilient to trade tensions than previously expected and are benefiting from shifts in global supply chains. »»»
Rubio defends Maduro capture to Caribbean leaders amid rising tensions over Cuba
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio told Caribbean leaders on Wednesday that the removal of Venezuela’s Nicolás Maduro has improved regional stability, despite objections over its legality. Speaking at a summit in St Kitts and Nevis, he urged closer cooperation while tensions persist over Cuba, migra»»»