EU and Philippines sign free trade deal as Brussels widens Indo-Pacific push
The EU and the Philippines announced a free trade agreement covering nearly €30 billion in annual trade, the bloc's latest bilateral deal.
Economy
Burnham seeks 'trusted partner' role for UK in EU's Made in Europe plan
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has said his government will press for Britain to be a trusted partner in the EU's Made in Europe scheme.
Indonesia Braces for Delayed Wet Season, Crop Harvests at Risk
Indonesia's rainy season is forecast to start in November instead of October, threatening key crops already hit by El Niño.
Trump-Xi Talks in Washington: What a Deal Could Mean for India's Value to the US
Trump meets Xi in Washington on September 24 amid talks on trade, rare earths, technology and Iran. The outcome could reshape India's value to Washington.
Centre to Seal All UDAN MoUs in Three Weeks, Says Aviation Minister Naidu
Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu says the Centre will finalise UDAN agreements with all states within two to three weeks, with West Bengal signing on September 28.
EU Sees Genuine Engagement From China in Trade Talks, Sefcovic Says
EU trade commissioner Maros Sefcovic says Brussels sees genuine engagement from China in trade talks and wants concrete results.
Moradabad-Aligarh Highway to Get Four-Lane Upgrade, Land Acquisition Begins
NHAI is acquiring land in Moradabad and Aligarh for a 150-km four-lane highway that will cut Moradabad-Aligarh travel time to around 90 minutes.
Germany's Defence Spending Boom Seen Opening €73 Billion Market for Mid-Sized Firms
A study by Hamburg Commercial Bank finds that German defence spending could channel about €73 billion to companies in 2026, creating opportunities for mid-sized suppliers.
Turkey Detains 14 More in Katilimevim Share Trading Probe
Turkish authorities detained 14 more people on Tuesday in a probe into Katilimevim share trading, bringing the number of suspects facing legal action to 60.
Xi Jinping Heads to Washington as US-China Tech Rivalry Intensifies
Xi Jinping visits Washington this week for his first US trip in 10 years, with AI rivalry and trade tensions dominating the agenda.
Fitch Upgrades Sri Lanka to 'B-' on Reform Progress, Stable Outlook
Fitch raised Sri Lanka's long-term foreign-currency rating to 'B-' from 'CCC+', citing macro-stabilization policies and structural reforms.
European rail suppliers locked out of €97 billion in annual business, study finds
European rail firms are shut out of about €97 billion in yearly business as trade barriers grow, even as the global rail market is set to expand to €266.8 billion by 2031.
UK August borrowing overshoots forecasts, squeezing Healey's budget plans
UK government borrowing in August came in at £18.3 billion, above forecasts, with the April-August deficit £8.1 billion higher than the OBR expected.
Thailand Cabinet Extends Consumer Subsidy Scheme With 43 Billion Baht
Thailand's cabinet approved 43 billion baht to extend a consumer subsidy scheme by two months, giving registered recipients 1,000 baht each through November.
19 States Sign MoUs to Convert 100 Unused Airstrips Under UDAN's Next Phase
Nineteen states have signed MoUs with the Civil Aviation Ministry to launch UDAN's next phase, targeting 100 unused airstrips, 120 new destinations and 200 helipads.
South Korea Confirms Texas Gas Plant as First Project Under $350 Billion US Pact
South Korea has picked a Texas gas-fired power plant as the first project under its $350 billion US investment pact, while weighing nuclear and LNG options.
Zelenskiy to Press Trump for Energy Truce at UN Meeting
Zelenskiy will meet Trump at the UN on Tuesday to push for an energy ceasefire with Russia, amid escalating aerial attacks and US concerns over refinery damage.
Nigeria Detention Deaths: 37 Miners Die After Cell Spraying, Tinubu Orders Probe
Thirty-seven detainees, many teenage gold miners, died in NSCDC custody in Minna, Niger State, prompting protests and a presidential investigation.
US Treasury Chief Says All Iranian Airlines to Be Shut Down by September 23
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says all Iranian airlines will be shut down worldwide by September 23, with enablers facing exclusion from the dollar system.
Record El Nino Threatens Asia's Harvests and Global Food Prices
A record-breaking El Nino is expected to worsen drought across Asia, hitting rice and palm oil output and pushing millions into food insecurity.