Analysis: What do BRICS invitations mean for the Middle East? | Politics News
In an era of emerging multipolarity, the BRICS group’s move to expand its membership should come as little surprise – with the Middle East and […]
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US commerce secretary meets China envoy before trip to stabilise ties | International Trade
Gina Raimondo’s August 27-30 trip is latest effort by the Biden administration to cool US-China tensions. US Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo has held “productive” talks […]
Suez Canal ship traffic reported normal after tanker collision | Business and Economy
Singapore and Cayman Islands-flagged tankers reportedly separated after briefly colliding in the key trade conduit. Shipping traffic is flowing normally on Egypt’s Suez Canal after […]
‘Hegemonism not in China’s DNA’: Xi calls for BRICS expansion | International Trade
Xi says China seeks a more just and equitable international order and rejects ‘bloc confrontation’. Chinese President Xi Jinping has called for an expansion of […]
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 534 | Russia-Ukraine war News
These are the main developments as the Russian invasion of Ukraine enters its 534th day. Here is the situation on Friday, August 11, 2023. Fighting […]
Ukraine to open ‘humanitarian corridor’ for ships stuck in Black Sea ports | Trade War News
Ukraine’s navy warned that military threats from Russia and sea mines remain along all shipping routes. Ukraine announced it will open a “humanitarian corridor” in […]
Will trade in rupees with India benefit Bangladesh? | Business and Economy News
Early last month, Bangladesh and India rolled out bilateral trade in Indian rupees, which was billed by the two countries’ governments as a “landmark” settlement. […]
Biden issues executive order restricting US investment in Chinese tech | Business and Economy News
President Joe Biden on Wednesday signed an executive order that will narrowly prohibit certain United States investments in sensitive technology in China and require government […]
How U.S. microchips are fueling Russia’s military — despite sanctions
Western microchips used to power smartphones and laptops are continuing to enter Russia and fuel its military arsenal, new analysis shows. Trade data and manifests […]
Australia urges China to remove all trade restrictions after barley tariffs lifted
Australia has urged China to abolish all remaining trade restrictions after Beijing lifted tariffs on its barley imports, pointing to signs of a normalization in […]