U.S. Officials Worry About Russia’s Growing Links To China
Hyperbole? To some degree, yes. Hypocrisy? On some fronts, for sure. But to the Biden administration, such lovey-dovey rhetoric between Moscow and Beijing can't
Biden Revels In Trump’s Absence From The World Stage
So several leaders at the latest G-7 meeting, including those from Germany, France and Canada, looked simply eager to move past Trump this week; so much so that
Pikachus And Kate Middleton Win The Day At G-7, Obviously
You know what they say: give Pikachu and Kate Middleton an inch, and they'll win the news cycle. Let's get down to business. What was today's most memorable sum
5 Fights To Watch Out For At The G-7 Summit
FALMOUTH, England – Summits can be as much about burying hatchets as making grand plans for the future. Here are some of the major — and ongoing — fights
The Unseen Tensions At The G-7
So, here's what's on tap for Friday in Cornwall: Biden, Emmanuel Macron and Boris Johnson will push for the group to collectively donate 1 billion Covid-19 vacc
4 Climate Obstacles Facing Biden At The G-7
There must be "no exemptions" or "wishy-washiness" on the extent of the ban, said Han Chen, manager of the international energy policy progr
Trans-Atlantic Talks To End Steel Tariffs Face A Tough Problem: China
"The conversation is much less, when it comes to steel, concerning the bilateral relationship and the tariffs, and it's much more about what's the strategy with
Donald Trump Delivers Farewell Speech From White House
Just hours before he's set to leave the White House, President Donald Trump released a taped "farewell address to the nation". In his address on his final full
Japan Man Probed Over Insults Tied To Netflix Star’s Suicide
Hana Kimura, a Japanese pro wrestler and reality show star died at the age of 22. Japanese police said Thursday they have referred a man to prosecutors over onl
Trump Has Made No Plans To Host G-7 Summit: Diplomatic Sources
Outgoing United States President Donald Trump has made no plans to host a summit of the Group of Seven (G-7) advanced economies after cancelling a June gatherin
World's Democracies Must Unite On Trade Policy: Biden
US President-elect Joe Biden has said the country must join forces with other democracies to present a united front in global trade policy as a counterweight to
US Being Left Behind After Asia Forms RCEP, World's Biggest Trade Bloc: US Chamber
The US Chamber of Commerce said on Monday (Nov 16) it was concerned the United States was being left behind after 15 Asia-Pacific economies on Sunday formed the
Biden Reaffirms Ties With US Allies Japan, S. Korea, Australia
In their first calls with Mr Joe Biden since the US presidential election, the leaders of Japan, South Korea and Australia yesterday reaffirmed plans to form cl
WTO DG Race: Nigeria Govt Reaches Out To US, Others Over Okonjo-Iweala
The Nigerian government has stated that it's intensifying efforts towards stopping the stumbling blocks that may hinder the emergence of Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala as
Bigger Roles For Asia Amid US-China Tensions: Forum
Countries in Asia can step up to take on bigger roles in the gaps created by tensions between the US and China, but they need to do so sensitively, said…
“We Move On Despite Hiccups” – Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala Reacts After The US Rejected Her Appointment As New Director-General Of WTO
Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has reacted after the United States rejected her as the consensus candidate for appointment as new Director-General of the World Trade Organ
Ex-finance Minister, Okonjo-Iweala, To Emerge WTO DG
Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Nigeria's ex-fice minister and nominee for the office of the director-general of the World Trade Organization, WTO, is set to emerge winne
Samsung Owner, Lee Kun-hee, Dies At 78
Lee Kun-hee of Samsung died today at 78. Mr Lee who built Samsung into a global giant of smartphones, televisions and computer chips but was twice convicted –
Building Sandcastles Amid A Tsunami
Imagine a beautiful beach where families are gathered on a clear day with blue skies. Different families are building sandcastles, while some are playing on the
US, Britain Pin Blame For Major Cyber Attacks On Russian Hackers
WASHINGTON/LONDON • The US and Britain have condemned what they said were a litany of malicious cyber attacks orchestrated by Russian military intelligence, i