Zelenskyy notes ‘rather unusual activity’ along Belarusian border
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says there has been “rather unusual activity” along the Ukraine-Belarus border. He has expressed…
Taiwan president visits African ally Eswatini after canceling original trip
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te has arrived in the African nation of Eswatini after postponing a trip to the…
Japan FM Motegi calls for immediate passage of vessels in Strait of Hormuz
Japanese Foreign Minister Motegi Toshimitsu has reiterated his call to his Iranian counterpart for vessels remaining in the…
Takaichi to meet Australian PM for energy security talks
Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae is expected to discuss energy security with her Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese on…
US Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady
The US Federal Reserve announced on Wednesday that it is holding its benchmark interest rate steady. It is…
Crude oil prices surge on fears of prolonged Hormuz strait closure
WTI crude oil futures briefly topped 108 dollars per barrel in New York on Wednesday, reaching the highest…
New Zealand PM survives leadership vote
Embattled New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has survived a leadership vote six months out from election. He…
Zelenskyy strongly wary of US sanctions waiver for Russian crude oil
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has expressed strong concern about the US relaxation of sanctions on Russian crude oil…
Japan Post to resume US mail service suspended over Trump tariffs
Japan Post says it will resume accepting some postal items bound for the United States after suspending the…
China unveils economic incentives for Taiwan after KMT leader’s visit
China has announced policies and measures that include economic incentives for Taiwan following a visit by the leader…
IMF, World Bank, WFP warn of higher food prices amid Middle East conflict
The International Monetary Fund, the World Bank Group and the World Food Programme have warned that the conflict…
Japan govt: Possible N. Korean ballistic missile falls outside EEZ
Defense officials in Japan say North Korea launched at least one possible ballistic missile on Wednesday at about…