China's hopes to be Ukraine peacemaker collide with its goals on Trump, trade

US sees UK in 'different light' on trade, British minister says

US sees UK in 'different light' on trade, British minister says
Thailand hopes it will not face U.S. tariffs, commerce minister says

Thailand hopes it will not face U.S. tariffs, commerce minister says
Thai PM orders study on impact of US trade policy on exports

Thai PM orders study on impact of US trade policy on exports
Hong Kong will file complaint to WTO on US tariffs, official says

Hong Kong will file complaint to WTO on US tariffs, official says
What caused the stampede at India's Maha Kumbh festival that killed dozens?

What caused the stampede at India's Maha Kumbh festival that killed dozens?
Factbox-Trump's tariffs and threatened trade actions

Factbox-Trump's tariffs and threatened trade actions
US top diplomat Rubio urges Vietnam to address trade imbalance

US top diplomat Rubio urges Vietnam to address trade imbalance
Major Chinese port hit by congestion ahead of holiday, Trump tariff threat

Major Chinese port hit by congestion ahead of holiday, Trump tariff threat
Turkey could restart Israel trade if peace permanent, trade body says
Turkey could restart Israel trade if peace permanent, trade body says
Draft Trump trade memo targets US trade deficit, China purchases of US exports

Draft Trump trade memo targets US trade deficit, China purchases of US exports
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
Factbox-What India-US trade could look like after Trump takes office

Factbox-What India-US trade could look like after Trump takes office
Indonesia, Canada sign comprehensive economic partnership

Indonesia, Canada sign comprehensive economic partnership
Facing tariff threat, Europe eyes options to appease Trump

Facing tariff threat, Europe eyes options to appease Trump
China will work with US, government says, but more rivalry expected under Trump

China will work with US, government says, but more rivalry expected under Trump
US, EU trade war would only have losers, German finance minister says

US, EU trade war would only have losers, German finance minister says
Trump presidency could deal heavy blow to Germany's flagging economy

Trump presidency could deal heavy blow to Germany's flagging economy
India to retain investment curbs on border nations

India to retain investment curbs on border nations
Uruguay's leftist presidential frontrunner: no plan for tax hikes; focus on growth

Uruguay's leftist presidential frontrunner: no plan for tax hikes; focus on growth
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office

Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Argentina's trade surplus nears $16 billion under Milei: Reuters poll

Argentina's trade surplus nears $16 billion under Milei: Reuters poll
Indonesia's parliament passes Prabowo's maiden budget

Indonesia's parliament passes Prabowo's maiden budget
China's Xi, Spain's Sanchez seek to ease EU-China trade disputes

China's Xi, Spain's Sanchez seek to ease EU-China trade disputes
New Zealand scraps clean, green policies to boost economy

New Zealand scraps clean, green policies to boost economy
Meloni seeks better terms for Italian firms in China

Meloni seeks better terms for Italian firms in China
Prabowo's free-meal plan stirs investor fears about Indonesia's finances

Prabowo's free-meal plan stirs investor fears about Indonesia's finances
India Modi's Moscow summit with Putin seen key for ties in China's shadow

India Modi's Moscow summit with Putin seen key for ties in China's shadow
Biden and Kenya's Ruto to announce new investments as they seek deeper ties

Biden and Kenya's Ruto to announce new investments as they seek deeper ties
Factbox-Key facts on Taiwan-China relations as new Taiwan president takes office

Factbox-Key facts on Taiwan-China relations as new Taiwan president takes office
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
UAE-Iran joint economic commission convenes for first time in 10 years
UAE-Iran joint economic commission convenes for first time in 10 years
Factbox-Key issues discussed by Blinken in talks with Chinese leaders

Factbox-Key issues discussed by Blinken in talks with Chinese leaders
Saudi crown prince meets Pakistani premier, stresses India-Pakistan dialogue

Saudi crown prince meets Pakistani premier, stresses India-Pakistan dialogue
Israel budget deficit jumps to 6.2%/GDP in March, nears 6.6% 2024 target
Israel budget deficit jumps to 6.2%/GDP in March, nears 6.6% 2024 target
Italy says it can cope with expected EU deficit procedure

Italy says it can cope with expected EU deficit procedure
Honduras and China set $275 million cooperation agreement

Honduras and China set $275 million cooperation agreement
Japan saw record 2.79 million visitors in February due to Lunar New Year boost

Japan saw record 2.79 million visitors in February due to Lunar New Year boost
Turkey's Feb exports to Russia down 34% from year earlier

Turkey's Feb exports to Russia down 34% from year earlier
Explainer-How bad is Pakistan's debt crisis and can the IMF save it?

Explainer-How bad is Pakistan's debt crisis and can the IMF save it?
Partnership with US to continue no matter who's president, German finance minister says

Partnership with US to continue no matter who's president, German finance minister says
Philippines posts $4 billion trade deficit in December, four-month low

Philippines posts $4 billion trade deficit in December, four-month low
Suez Canal diversions pile pressure on Egypt's distressed economy

Suez Canal diversions pile pressure on Egypt's distressed economy
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
Trump calls Brazil election ‘terrible’ despite accepting Lula's victory

Trump calls Brazil election ‘terrible’ despite accepting Lula's victory
Israel election deadlocked as opposition declares vote against Netanyahu

Israel election deadlocked as opposition declares vote against Netanyahu
‘The bad one leaves, someone worse comes’ - Gaza Palestinians reject hopes of change after Israel election

‘The bad one leaves, someone worse comes’ - Gaza Palestinians reject hopes of change after Israel election
Countries strengthen crisis plans as Europe steps up disaster readiness

Countries strengthen crisis plans as Europe steps up disaster readiness
‘He who owes nothing, fears nothing’ - Lula slams Flavio Bolsonaro's exit to US

‘He who owes nothing, fears nothing’ - Lula slams Flavio Bolsonaro's exit to US
Brazil election 2026: Lula gains ground across nearly all municipalities in runoff victory

Brazil election 2026: Lula gains ground across nearly all municipalities in runoff victory
UN secretary-general race 2026: Rebeca Grynspan leads as veto threats block candidates

UN secretary-general race 2026: Rebeca Grynspan leads as veto threats block candidates
The Brazilian lawmaker behind Lula’s digital army is taking his political influence beyond Brazil

The Brazilian lawmaker behind Lula’s digital army is taking his political influence beyond Brazil