India, UAE to develop Sri Lanka energy hub as Delhi competes with China for influence

India, UAE to develop Sri Lanka energy hub as Delhi competes with China for influence
India, UAE to develop Sri Lanka energy hub as Delhi competes with China for influence

India, UAE to develop Sri Lanka energy hub as Delhi competes with China for influence
China frees Mintz staff in move to soothe foreign sentiment
China frees Mintz staff in move to soothe foreign sentiment
China touts business potential to US companies despite 'rising instability'

China touts business potential to US companies despite 'rising instability'
Pro-Trump senator meets Chinese Premier Li with US company executives

Pro-Trump senator meets Chinese Premier Li with US company executives
Chinese premier warns of 'rising instability' at key business forum

Chinese premier warns of 'rising instability' at key business forum
Indonesia finance minister denies resignation rumours amid stocks plunge

Indonesia finance minister denies resignation rumours amid stocks plunge
Foreign CEOs to flock to China for key summit, Xi meeting, sources say

Foreign CEOs to flock to China for key summit, Xi meeting, sources say
Vietnam, Singapore agree to boost ties, cooperation on subsea cables
Vietnam, Singapore agree to boost ties, cooperation on subsea cables
German election victor Merz plans pivot from US as coalition talks loom

German election victor Merz plans pivot from US as coalition talks loom
Bulgaria's anti-euro protesters try to storm EU mission building

Bulgaria's anti-euro protesters try to storm EU mission building
Vietnam parliament approves plan for leaner government

Vietnam parliament approves plan for leaner government
Sri Lanka's new president presents first budget with focus on crisis recovery

Sri Lanka's new president presents first budget with focus on crisis recovery
Thai PM orders study on impact of US trade policy on exports

Thai PM orders study on impact of US trade policy on exports
Russia to widen asset seizing power with new legislation, sources say

Russia to widen asset seizing power with new legislation, sources say
Italy's Meloni: probe against me may push away foreign investors

Italy's Meloni: probe against me may push away foreign investors
Syria orders freeze of bank accounts linked to former regime

Syria orders freeze of bank accounts linked to former regime
Irish foreign direct investment chief plays down Trump tax move, Irish Times reports

Irish foreign direct investment chief plays down Trump tax move, Irish Times reports
New Zealand will relax rules to woo foreign investment, PM says

New Zealand will relax rules to woo foreign investment, PM says
Davos-Syria's economy will be open for foreign investment, foreign minister says

Davos-Syria's economy will be open for foreign investment, foreign minister says
Indonesia's President Prabowo to spend $3 billion on new capital city through 2029

Indonesia's President Prabowo to spend $3 billion on new capital city through 2029
Explainer-What Trump's presidency could mean for Russia's rouble

Explainer-What Trump's presidency could mean for Russia's rouble
Shanghai kicks off plan to allow foreign-owned hospitals

Shanghai kicks off plan to allow foreign-owned hospitals
Vietnam says administration reform will not impact project approvals

Vietnam says administration reform will not impact project approvals
India gears up for a potential trade deal as Trump targets China, say government sources

India gears up for a potential trade deal as Trump targets China, say government sources
Far too early to lift US sanctions on Syria, lawmakers say

Far too early to lift US sanctions on Syria, lawmakers say
Exclusive-Two U.S. lawmakers push for some Syria sanctions relief after Assad's fall

Exclusive-Two U.S. lawmakers push for some Syria sanctions relief after Assad's fall
Suriname signs debt rescheduling with China, finance minister says
Suriname signs debt rescheduling with China, finance minister says
Cross-border challenges widen wealth gap between Europe and US, IMF study finds

Cross-border challenges widen wealth gap between Europe and US, IMF study finds
Italy announces plan to shield research from foreign influence

Italy announces plan to shield research from foreign influence
Trump win casts fresh doubts over Wall Street's China strategy

Trump win casts fresh doubts over Wall Street's China strategy
Indonesia's Prabowo wants key buildings in new capital ready in 4 years

Indonesia's Prabowo wants key buildings in new capital ready in 4 years
Legislation to curb US investment in China is top priority, lawmaker says

Legislation to curb US investment in China is top priority, lawmaker says
Indonesia hails Chinese firm as first foreign investor in troubled new capital

Indonesia hails Chinese firm as first foreign investor in troubled new capital
Indonesia holds curtailed Independence Day event in troubled new capital

Indonesia holds curtailed Independence Day event in troubled new capital
Colombia's Petro struggles mid-term with slow economy and stalled reforms

Colombia's Petro struggles mid-term with slow economy and stalled reforms
Analysis-Hong Kong commercial law hub allure damaged by foreign judges row, lawyers say

Analysis-Hong Kong commercial law hub allure damaged by foreign judges row, lawyers say
Factbox-How much money does Ukraine owe, and to whom

Factbox-How much money does Ukraine owe, and to whom
Myanmar junta arrests dozens in bid to stabilise currency

Myanmar junta arrests dozens in bid to stabilise currency
Egypt's Sisi orders prime minister to form new cabinet

Egypt's Sisi orders prime minister to form new cabinet
Russia says EU will feel 'full measure' of retaliation over frozen assets plan

Russia says EU will feel 'full measure' of retaliation over frozen assets plan
'Choose France' investment push bags record $16 billion in pledges

'Choose France' investment push bags record $16 billion in pledges
Analysis-War upends Ukraine's economy in a shift that may be permanent

Analysis-War upends Ukraine's economy in a shift that may be permanent
Exclusive-India's Modi, chasing reform legacy, shifts income goals for struggling farmers

Exclusive-India's Modi, chasing reform legacy, shifts income goals for struggling farmers
Analysis-Russia can't match a Western asset seizure, but it can inflict pain

Analysis-Russia can't match a Western asset seizure, but it can inflict pain
Iran says US has softened tone in Vance letter but warns against new war

Iran says US has softened tone in Vance letter but warns against new war
FBI blames North Korean hackers for record $6.3 billion Binance theft

FBI blames North Korean hackers for record $6.3 billion Binance theft
Minecraft dominates North America while Roblox leads South America in Google searches

Minecraft dominates North America while Roblox leads South America in Google searches
GTA 6 could be the cheapest Grand Theft Auto game ever after inflation

GTA 6 could be the cheapest Grand Theft Auto game ever after inflation
Man threatens migrant with knife before boarding Channel-bound dinghy

Man threatens migrant with knife before boarding Channel-bound dinghy
Flávio Bolsonaro alleges political persecution after fleeing Brazil following election defeat

Flávio Bolsonaro alleges political persecution after fleeing Brazil following election defeat
Africa's democracy declining amid global rise of strongmen, Mo Ibrahim warns

Africa's democracy declining amid global rise of strongmen, Mo Ibrahim warns
Argentina leads Brazil 11–5 in Ballon d'Or titles as Messi dominates South American football

Argentina leads Brazil 11–5 in Ballon d'Or titles as Messi dominates South American football
Eurovision Asia 2026: 11 countries confirmed as Bangkok prepares for historic first contest

Eurovision Asia 2026: 11 countries confirmed as Bangkok prepares for historic first contest
Ben-Gvir accuses Arab parties of election fraud as Qatar denies involvement

Ben-Gvir accuses Arab parties of election fraud as Qatar denies involvement
Bolivia’s ‘Doctor Cockerel’ has waited outside a hospital for eight years

Bolivia’s ‘Doctor Cockerel’ has waited outside a hospital for eight years
Keiko Fujimori turns to Bukele's prison model as Peru battles organised crime

Keiko Fujimori turns to Bukele's prison model as Peru battles organised crime
‘The people have decided’ - Protesters pressure Eisenkot to join Arab parties against Netanyahu

‘The people have decided’ - Protesters pressure Eisenkot to join Arab parties against Netanyahu
Migrants attempt dangerous Channel crossings from new French departure points

Migrants attempt dangerous Channel crossings from new French departure points
Venezuela's Machado pushes for 2027 presidential election after return

Venezuela's Machado pushes for 2027 presidential election after return
Netanyahu wins most seats but falls short of majority as secret election probe continues

Netanyahu wins most seats but falls short of majority as secret election probe continues
Israel election 2026: Netanyahu's bloc leads but falls short of parliamentary majority

Israel election 2026: Netanyahu's bloc leads but falls short of parliamentary majority
'No majority, no peace' - Police drag Tel Aviv protesters away amid election deadlock

'No majority, no peace' - Police drag Tel Aviv protesters away amid election deadlock
‘Netanyahu is sowing chaos’ - Bennett accuses Israeli PM of exploiting Qatar election interference claims

‘Netanyahu is sowing chaos’ - Bennett accuses Israeli PM of exploiting Qatar election interference claims
Niger accuses Chad of deadly drone strike with French backing

Niger accuses Chad of deadly drone strike with French backing
‘We refuse to be scapegoats’ - Chad rejects Niger's deadly drone strike accusations

‘We refuse to be scapegoats’ - Chad rejects Niger's deadly drone strike accusations
Indonesia deploys oxygen buses as wildfire haze worsens in Borneo

Indonesia deploys oxygen buses as wildfire haze worsens in Borneo
‘Lie of the century’ - China warns US over blacklisting of biotechnology firms

‘Lie of the century’ - China warns US over blacklisting of biotechnology firms
Mexico Roundup: Truckers demand Sheinbaum talks, US operations proposal rejected and trade deal remains unfinished

Mexico Roundup: Truckers demand Sheinbaum talks, US operations proposal rejected and trade deal remains unfinished
Why Spain and France's time zones do not match their geographical location

Why Spain and France's time zones do not match their geographical location
Wildfires in 2026: Russia, Brazil and Canada among countries with most land burned

Wildfires in 2026: Russia, Brazil and Canada among countries with most land burned
How Europe's time zones looked in 1938 before World War II changed the clocks

How Europe's time zones looked in 1938 before World War II changed the clocks
Brazil's Catholic population falls to 57% as evangelical Christianity expands

Brazil's Catholic population falls to 57% as evangelical Christianity expands
Flávio Bolsonaro arrives in Miami after leaving Brazil through Argentina and Ecuador

Flávio Bolsonaro arrives in Miami after leaving Brazil through Argentina and Ecuador
Costa Rica transfers first 123 inmates to new mega-prison

Costa Rica transfers first 123 inmates to new mega-prison