US, Taiwan reach trade deal with lower tariffs
(DW, News): A new deal calls for Taiwan's chip-making companies to invest and build in the United States. In return,...
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Chinese vice premier to attend World Economic Forum Annual Meeting, visit Switzerland
BEIJING, (Xinhua) -- Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng will attend the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2026 in Davos and...
New Tech Keeps Telecom Threats Alive Into 2026: Kaspersky Warns
Kaspersky Security Bulletin reviews what shaped telecom cybersecurity in 2025 and what is likely to persist in 2026. Advanced Persistent...
No more ‘personal baggage’ imports of used cars
KARACHI: The Ministry of Commerce has amended the Import Policy Order 2022, banning the import of used cars under the...
Saudi Arabia announces new financial support for the Yemeni government
RIYADH — Saudi Arabia has announced fresh financial assistance for the Yemeni government, aimed at supporting the state budget and...
South Korea’s ex-president Yoon given 5-year jail term in first ruling over martial law
SEOUL, (Reuters): A South Korean court on Friday sentenced former President Yoon Suk Yeol to five years in prison for...
Canada, China set for ‘historic’ gains from new partnership, Carney says
BEIJING, (Reuters) - Canada and China are forging a new strategic partnership that promises "historic" gains by leveraging on each...
Pakistan calls for diplomacy over Iran as tensions escalate
UNITED NATIONS: Islamabad has called for calm and diplomacy over rising tensions involving Iran, stressing that threats or the use...
Trump threatens to use military over Minnesota anti-ICE protests
(Reuters): US President Donald Trump threatened on Thursday to invoke the Insurrection Act to deploy military forces in Minnesota after...
US imposes sanctions on Iran over ‘crackdown’ on protesters
WASHINGTON, (Reuters): The United States imposed sanctions on five Iranian officials it accused of being behind the crackdown on protests...
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