U.S. President Donald Trump announced that he has raised tariffs on automobiles, lumber, pharmaceuticals, and all other reciprocal duties imposed on South Korea from 15 percent to 25 percent, citing delays in implementing a trade agreement between the United States and South Korea. South Korean officials said they are trying to understand the background behind...
The number of people who have lost their lives due to a severe snowstorm and extreme cold gripping much of the United States has risen to 30, while more than 554,000 people remain without electricity, officials said. The “historic” snowfall and extreme cold conditions continue to affect the U.S. In some regions, snow depth has...
Chinese President Xi Jinping described China and India as “good neighbors, friends, and partners” in a message marking India’s Republic Day, signaling efforts to stabilize relations after years of border tensions. In his message to India on the occasion of Republic Day, Xi said that China and India are “good neighbors, friends, and partners,” according...
The leadership style of European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is causing significant internal friction within the European Union, with other senior officials privately accusing her of authoritarian tendencies and a bunker mentality, Politico reported on Monday, citing sources in Brussels. One of those reportedly discontent is EU foreign policy chief, Kaja Kallas. According...
German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius has called on U.S. President Donald Trump to apologize for remarks that downplayed NATO allies’ contributions in Afghanistan. Speaking to ARD television, Pistorius said Trump’s comments were “disrespectful to allied soldiers who lost their lives while fighting alongside U.S. forces,” and urged the U.S. president to issue an apology. “Apologizing...
Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmail Baghaei said that any possible U.S. military attack on Iran would be met with a “broad and regret-inducing” response. Reacting strongly to claims that the United States is preparing for a military strike against Iran, Baghaei stated that Iran would respond to any form of attack with a comprehensive and...
Israeli warplanes carried out multiple waves of strikes across southern Lebanon, launching more than 15 air raids in total, Lebanon’s National News Agency (NNA) reported. Lebanon has repeatedly accused Israel of systematically violating its sovereignty, despite the November 2024 ceasefire deal. The Israeli military maintains a presence at five strategic points in southern Lebanon, including...
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney stated that Canada does not plan to sign a free trade agreement with China following former U.S. President Donald Trump’s threat to impose 100% tariffs. After Trump warned that the U.S. would apply a 100% tariff if Canada pursued a free trade agreement with China, Carney said that Ottawa has...
The US will increase materiel deliveries and intelligence sharing with Nigeria, a military official said Monday, as part of a wider bid to pursue IS group-linked militants on the continent. The Pentagon is also maintaining lines of communication with militaries in the West African countries of Burkina Faso, Niger and Mali, the official said. The...
China’s yuan climbed to a new 32-month high against the dollar on Monday as the central bank continued its recent practice of carefully guiding the currency stronger by lifting the official midpoint guidance to manage the pace of appreciation. Despite the firm fixings, the central bank has been setting the midpoint weaker than market projections...