EU and Philippines Reach Substantial Agreement on Free-Trade Deal
The European Union and the Philippines have reached a substantial agreement on a free-trade deal, with negotiators told to finalise it soon.
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Guatemala Gets 2,000 US Rifles Decades After Arms Embargo
Guatemala has received more than 2,000 US M4 rifles, decades after Washington blocked military arms sales over human rights violations during the country's armed conflict.
North Korea Tests New Missile, Kim Vows 'Incurable Headache' for Enemy
North Korea said it tested a new weapon overseen by Kim Jong Un, who warned of an 'incurable headache' for the enemy, as South Korea reported two short-range ballistic missile launches.
Bangladesh garment factories reel as energy crisis and fuel hike bite
Bangladesh's garment industry is battling gas and power shortages and a steep fuel price hike, with most factories reporting cancelled orders and production halts.
Trump, Xi Set for Washington Summit as Trade Truce, Taiwan and Iran Top Agenda
Trump hosts Xi in Washington this week, with a tariff truce deadline, Boeing and farm purchases, rare earths, Taiwan, Iran and AI all on the table.
Pope Leo's Lourdes Visit Recalls Trips by John Paul II and Benedict XVI
Pope Leo XIV is set to visit Lourdes, a shrine associated with healing, prompting a look back at the pilgrimages of John Paul II and Benedict XVI.
USAID's dissolution and the human cost of US foreign aid cuts
The end of USAID, once the world's largest humanitarian donor, has been linked to deaths and rising hunger, while the US says its aid is now more targeted and efficient.
Independent review faults RBNZ for holding pandemic stimulus too long
An independent review says New Zealand's central bank acted well at the start of the pandemic but kept monetary stimulus in place for too long.
US and China Seek Progress on Trade Deals as Trump and Xi Meet in Washington
Trump and Xi meet in Washington to push forward on trade commitments from May, including tariff reductions and farm exports, with analysts predicting limited breakthroughs.
Venezuelan man shot by ICE agent in Texas says bullet remains lodged in his back
A Venezuelan man shot by a federal immigration agent in Texas says he is being held in ICE detention with a bullet still lodged in his back.
Lee Jae Myung to Push Phased North Korea Denuclearization at UN
South Korea's President Lee Jae Myung will urge a phased, pragmatic approach to North Korean denuclearization at the UN General Assembly.
Venezuela Delegation in New York Pursues Debt, Energy and Mining Deals
A Venezuelan delegation led by interim President Delcy Rodriguez is in New York for UN General Assembly week, discussing debt restructuring, energy and mining with US and multilateral counterparts.
Israeli settler killed in West Bank shooting buried after midnight
Netanel Shakron, 36, killed in a West Bank shooting two days earlier, was buried after midnight in Alei Zahav as calls grew for a military response.
Wang Yi Tells Germany China and EU Should Avoid Trade Wars
China's Wang Yi told Germany's foreign minister that Beijing and Europe should resolve trade concerns through dialogue rather than conflict.
South Korea to Brief Lawmakers on $350 Billion US Investment Package
South Korea's government will brief lawmakers on a $350 billion US investment package, with terms for $200 billion in strategic projects still unresolved.
Seoul's Yongsan Park at Centre of Housing Showdown Between President and Mayor
A dispute over Seoul's largest planned park pits Mayor Oh Se-hoon against President Lee Jae Myung, whose housing policies face record-low approval amid 86 weeks of rising apartment prices.
Trump Meets Mamdani at Gracie Mansion Ahead of UN Address
President Donald Trump met Mayor Zohran Mamdani at Gracie Mansion for an hourlong talk on housing and affordability before his UN speech.
US Judge Allows SpaceX Land Swap to Proceed in Texas Wildlife Refuge
A federal judge has refused to halt a land exchange that gives SpaceX over 700 acres of Texas wildlife refuge, as environmentalists pledge to fight on.
Two GOP Senate Candidates Break With Trump, Urge Swift End to Iran War
Republican Senate candidates Ashley Hinson and Mike Rogers urged a swift end to the Iran war and relief at the pump, distancing themselves from Trump.
Fiber Cut at FAA Center Halts Hundreds of Flights Across US Northeast
Hundreds of flights were canceled after technical failures at an FAA facility in Philadelphia disrupted New York-area airports for several hours.