Today: October 25, 2026
Today: October 25, 2026

Trade

Interview|Political|World

Cuba and US maintain 'channels of communication' but no negotiations, diplomat says

Cuba and the United States have maintained “channels of communication” but are not engaged in any formal negotiations, Havana’s top diplomat in

Business|Economy|Food|World

India considers cutting import duties on pulses to cool prices, sources say

India is considering lowering import tariffs on a range of pulses to boost supplies and curb food inflation, after a patchy

Business|Economy|Finance

US economy grew a solid 2.2% in the second quarter, government says, upgrading previous estimate

The U.S. economy grew at a solid 2.2% pace from April through June as consumer spending and business investment came in strong

Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Technology|World

China expects trade to grow despite external challenges

China's foreign exchange regulator said on Tuesday it expects the country's trade in goods and services to keep growing, and cross-border investment to remain

Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|MidEast|Stock Markets

A new neutral rate, much like a decades-old one

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Wayne Cole. It's been a bit of a random walk in Asia so far, with oil and yields up, stocks mixed, gold down and the dollar flat.

Business|Economy|World

PepsiCo will invest $1 billion in Colombia over next five years, president says

PepsiCo will invest $1 billion in Colombia over the next five years, the South American nation's President Abelardo De La Espriella said on Sunday.

Asia|Business|Economy|Technology

China and US agree to establish AI safety channel and continue trade and military talks

China and the U.S. have agreed to set up a channel for handling AI-related incidents and accelerate work on military crisis communications

Business|Economy|Technology

The Latest: Trump-Xi state dinner includes tech titans, sea bass and glitzy diplomacy

President Donald Trump is hailing the friendship he’s forged with Xi Jinping during the Chinese leader's highly anticipated state visit

Arts|Economy|Technology|Travel|World

Trump's state dinner for Xi features sea bass and a long list of tech titans

Donald Trump has hosted a state dinner for China's leader Xi Jinping, highlighting the glitzier side of diplomacy with a tech-heavy guest list and lavish details

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US Democrats criticize lavish Trump-Xi summit as lacking substance

US Senate Democrats criticized President Donald Trump's summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday, saying it prioritized pageantry over

Business|Economy|Travel

US airlines oppose China's bid to add more flights

The head of industry group Airlines for America said on Thursday that US carriers oppose adding more direct flights from China to the United States

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Trump-Xi meeting outside UN spotlight tests world body's clout

While world leaders gather at the United Nations for their annual diplomatic ritual, the two biggest power

Business|Economy|Political|World

US will make up to $7 billion in loans to help Trump ally Milei tap Argentina’s oil and minerals

The Trump administration wants to put billions of dollars into Argentina’s energy and mining industries

Business|Political|World

Trump is giving China's Xi a warm welcome. But criticism is loud on Capitol Hill

Chinese President Xi Jinping’s visit to Washington is getting a much chillier reception on Capitol Hill than at the White House

Business|Economy

China's Xi to visit Washington without CEO delegation, sources say

China's President Xi Jinping will arrive in Washington this week without the delegation of Chinese business leaders that Beijing had sought to bring for meetings with US

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Taiwan is watching closely as Xi and Trump meet and hopes US will keep up its arms sales

Taiwan is expressing confidence that U.S. arms sales to the island will continue despite China's pressure as China’s Xi Jinping arrives in Washington to meet with U.S. President Donald Trump

Economy|Interview|Political

New Zealand must avoid crisis missteps, Foreign Minister Winston Peters says

New Zealand's biggest risk in foreign policy is reacting badly to global crises, Foreign Minister Winston Peters said on Tuesday, warning that rhetorical gestures may

Business|Science|Technology|World

China's Alibaba unveils new powerful chip and ambitious AI model plans

China's Alibaba has unveiled new plans for its AI model and new chip technologies, including what it claims is China's most powerful AI chip

Asia|Business|Economy|Fashion and Beauty|Finance|Stock Markets|World

How a Bangladeshi garment-maker is fighting the Middle East energy crunch 

A gas and power crisis has hit production at most Bangladeshi garment makers, but at 4A Yarn Dyeing, a supplier to Walmart, Gap and

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US stresses backing for Japan, Korea and Taiwan ahead of Trump-Xi summit

The US on Monday reiterated its commitment to the defense of key Asian allies Japan and South Korea, and the three nations expressed

Economy|Political|Technology|World

US Treasury's Bessent, China's He to meet on Sunday at JPMorgan headquarters

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will meet with Vice Premier He Lifeng on Sunday at JPMorgan Chase headquarters in New York to discuss AI security, trade and other economic

Economy|Science|Technology

US Treasury's Bessent to discuss AI, rare earths with China's He, source says

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent plans to discuss AI, trade, rare earths and economic issues when he meets with Chinese Vice

Arts

Carney says Canada is ‘strong’ as US borrowing costs rise and Europe ties deepen

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has returned from Europe and cast Canada as moving quickly beyond its historic reliance on the United States

Business|Europe|Political|Technology

Highlights from Canadian PM Mark Carney's speech in Strasbourg

Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney called for a sweeping strategic alliance with the European Union and proposed joint efforts on critical minerals, AI,

Asia

US allies fret over how Trump might play his Taiwan hand with Xi

US allies in Asia are growing anxious that President Donald Trump may be tempted to soften Washington's support for Taiwan in return for an economic win with Beijing

Political|Sports|World

UK PM Burnham to welcome Canada's Carney to Everton soccer game

British Prime Minister Andy Burnham is expected to host his Canadian counterpart Mark Carney at a soccer match on Wednesday, giving the leaders a chance to bond over their

Economy|Election|Political

The future of Germany's leader is uncertain as his party faces 2 difficult regional elections

Two German regional elections this weekend are expected to bring more gains for a far-right party and could determine whether Chancellor Friedrich Merz can hold on to power and push ahead with economic reforms

Asia|Business|Economy|Technology|World

Hong Kong's first five-year plan aims to add jobs, homes

Hong Kong leader John Lee unveiled the city's first five-year plan on Wednesday, aiming to boost residents' livelihoods and cement its

Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

South Korea, Kazakhstan sign MoU on atomic energy, explore mineral trade

South Korea and Kazakhstan signed a memorandum of understanding on cooperation on the peaceful use of nuclear energy as their leaders met on Tuesday and pledged to work

Business|Economy|Political

Saudi Arabia has shut a critical oil pipeline. Here’s why it matters for the global oil market

Saudi Arabia has shut a critical oil pipeline. Here’s why it matters for the global oil market

Business|Sports

Steve Ballmer backs down on NBA punishment, apologizes as Clippers accept $30 million fine

Los Angeles Clippers owner Steve Ballmer has decided not to fight the NBA's punishment for salary cap circumvention

Africa|Asia|Business|Europe|MidEast|World

Somalis rethink trade routes as Houthis disrupt established shipping channels

Somali businesses are seeking alternative shipping routes due to disruptions and security concerns around the Bab al-Mandab Strait and the Strait of Hormuz after Iran-backed Houthis captured a key port city and an island, sending thousands of Yemenis fleeing to neighboring Djibouti

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People fleeing Iran-backed rebels' advance in Yemen describe a 'hysterical panic'

Houthi rebels backed by Iran have made a swift advance along Yemen's Red Sea coast, causing thousands to flee

Economy|Political|World

BRICS leaders voice concern over Middle East, condemn unilateral sanctions at India summit

Leaders of the BRICS nations have expressed concern over rising tensions in the Middle East and condemned sanctions not authorized by the U.N. The leaders met in New Delhi on Saturday to strengthen their global position

Arts

China says it hopes to agree with the US on tariff reductions at 'an early date'

A Chinese government spokesperson says China and the United States hope to reach an agreement on lowering import taxes soon

Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|World

South Korea exports surpass full-year record, hit $709.4 billion YTD

South Korea's exports have reached $709.4 billion so far this year, surpassing last year's annual record, the customs office said on Saturday, as the economy rides high on

Business|Finance|World

US sanctions Turkish bank, two subsidiaries in latest pressure on Iran

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Business

Cuba rolls out more free-market reforms amid US pressure

Cuba unveiled regulations on Thursday aimed at attracting foreign investment, trade and tourism to the Caribbean island as it continues to adopt free-market

Arts

Toronto home sales fall in August for first time in six months

Greater Toronto Area home sales fell in August for the first time in six months as worries about trade and the threat of higher borrowing costs put off some

Arts|Business|Economy|World

Xi visits Egypt as China seeks deeper influence across the Mideast

China’s President Xi Jinping visits Egypt this week for the first time in a decade

Business|Economy|Science|Technology

Taiwan says its companies plan to invest another $20 billion in US

Taiwanese companies are planning another $20 billion of investments in the U.S. driven by demand for AI applications, the island's economy minister said on Wednesday without

Arts|Business|Election|Entertainment|Europe|Fashion and Beauty|Finance|Lifestyle|MidEast|US

Majority of Americans oppose Trump's new Canada tariffs, renaming Lake Ontario, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds

A majority of Americans oppose President Donald Trump's moves last week to raise taxes on imported Canadian goods and his order to rename Lake Ontario as

Business|Economy|Political|World

Brazil, US agree to hold new meetings to discuss tariffs as talks resume

Brazilian and U.S. officials spoke virtually on Monday to discuss tariffs imposed by the Trump administration, and agreed to hold further meetings at a later date,

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Trump renames Lake Ontario as 'Lake America' amid Canada trade war

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