India rules out joining world’s largest trade deal, accuses China of ‘very opaque’ trade practices
The RCEP is the world’s largest free trade agreement by GDP of its members.
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Asia-Pacific markets open lower after Federal Reserve rate cut optimism sent markets higher last week
Investors assessed Friday’s monetary policy decisions from Japan and China and worries grow over the…
After vowing to halt Japan’s economic decline, Kishida leaves mixed legacy
Japanese leader’s ‘new capitalism’ produced some positive results but economy still faces major obstacles, analysts…
CNBC Daily Open: Recession concerns still linger
Last week’s burst of euphoria was mostly driven by anticipation and celebration of the Fed’s…
House Speaker Johnson axes Trump voting restrictions in new government funding bill
Congressional Democrats and Republicans have eight days to strike a funding deal before the government…
UN aims ‘to bring multilateralism back’ as it adopts Pact for the Future
Members adopt blueprint for future to tackle wars, environmental threats and technological challenges facing humanity.
Does the Israeli military have a clear battle plan?
Almost a year into its war on Gaza, Israel is fighting on multiple fronts in…
Scholz’s SPD narrowly ahead of far right in east German state: Projections
Social Democrats likely to win 31 percent of vote in Brandenburg, a slight lead over…
US wants seats for Africa at UNSC – with a catch
Seats on the UN Security Council without veto power is ‘an insult,’ argues former African…
UK’s Starmer under pressure over economy as Labour conference begins
PM Keir Starmer promises to protect public services and rules out austerity measures as ruling…
What’s happening between Israel, Hezbollah as war on Gaza nears one year?
Alarm is spreading among observers who fear the two sides may have finally pushed things…
Lando Norris wins Singapore GP to narrow F1 title race with Max Verstappen
McLaren’s Norris completed his third career win to cut into Red Bull driver Verstappen’s lead…
Classes resume at Bangladesh university at heart of anti-Hasina protests
Dhaka University is full again, weeks after authorities shuttered campus following deadly antigovernment demonstrations.
Sri Lanka elects Marxist-leaning Dissanayake as president to fix economy
Anura Kumara Dissanayake picked to fight corruption and bolster fragile economy after worst financial crisis…
USC: The university of lockdown
Here is an inside look at the University of Southern California’s repressive laboratory.
Press groups condemn Israel closing Al Jazeera office in Ramallah
Committee to Protect Journalists says it is ‘deeply alarmed’ by the raid and calls for…
Seven killed as Israel strikes Gaza school sheltering displaced again
Attack on Kafr Qasim School in Shati refugee camp comes a day after 22 people…
Fact check: Did Harris exaggerate scale of Trump’s pre-career inheritance?
Harris claimed Trump started out in business with ‘$400m on a silver platter’ from his…
Israel orders closure of Al Jazeera office in Ramallah
Armed Israeli soldiers raided Al Jazeera’s bureau in the occupied West Bank and imposed a…
Bastianini wins Emilia-Romagna MotoGP, Martin extends championship lead
Jorge Martin extended his lead in the championship standings thanks Francesco Bagnaia crashing out.
