A team of five officials from the US Treasury Department is heading to China this week for economic talks.
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North Korea Junks All Economic Cooperation Deals With South Korea as Kim Jong Un Claims Legal Right to Destroy South
North Korea has junked all deals with South Korea on promoting economic cooperation as the ties between the neighboring countries continue to deteriorate.
Russia Confirms Vladimir Putin Gave Interview to Controversial US Media Personality Tucker Carlson
Controversial US media personality Tucker Carlson has recently interviewed Russia's President Vladimir Putin, the Kremlin confirmed.
Singapore's Biggest Bank DBS Cuts Ceo’s Variable Pay by 30% Due to Multiple Digital Service Disruptions
DBS, the largest bank in Singapore, reported record earnings for the year 2023 but cut the variable pay of its CEO and other top executives.
Houthi Rebels Fired at 2 Commercial Ships in Red Sea Days After US, UK Hit Dozens of Houthi Targets in Yemen
The Iranian-backed Houthi rebels fired missiles at two commercial vessels in the Red Sea on Tuesday, the first attacks since the US and UK launched strikes against dozens of Houthi targets in Yemen over the weekend.
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According to the station owner HS1, Eurostar may have to limit St. Pancras departures due to biometric border procedures later this year.
Electricity consumers in the Philippines may face another increase this February, according to Meralco.
The leaders of the 27 European Union (EU) countries agreed on Thursday to give Ukraine a new $54 billion aid package after Hungary gave in not to veto the move.
President Joe Biden has issued an executive order targeting Israeli settlers who attack Palestinians in the West Bank.
The US has reportedly taken measures to counter a widespread Chinese hacking operation that compromised thousands of internet-connected devices.
The European index rose 3.1% last week to its highest level since January 2022. Investors in Europe's stock markets are bracing for a flood of earnings reports, data releases, and statements from central banks, with the trading getting off to a shaky start this week.
Trafigura is evaluating the security risks of future Red Sea voyages following an attack on the company's Marlin Luanda oil tanker by Yemen-based Houthi rebels.
A British oil tanker was reported to be engulfed in flames in the Gulf of Aden after Houthi rebels hit it with a missile on Friday after transiting the Red Sea.
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen supported President Joe Biden's economic program, comparing it with that of former President Donald Trump.
