News Archives for World - 2019-12-16

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World

White House adviser to visit Britain next month for trade talks

Johnson wants to negotiate a trade deal with the United States as soon as possible while also forging a new trade r

Published 16 Dec, 2019 09:40pm

World

Canada says deficits to be larger than forecast, no sign of return to balance

The main opposition Conservative Party said Ottawa was "setting the stage for a made-in-Canada recession" while som

Published 16 Dec, 2019 09:30pm

World

Mexico seeks to counter criticism over US labor provision in trade deal

Mexico, the United States and Canada on Tuesday agreed revised terms for the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement

Published 16 Dec, 2019 08:30pm

Asia

Iran's Rouhani to make first visit to Japan

Our Japanese friends usually convey messages or initiatives, which we welcome... and seriously examine. He is

Published 16 Dec, 2019 08:10pm

World

Modi's citizenship bill puts whole India on fire

The police barged into the Jamia campus, rounded up students and detained over 100. The police personnel beat and a

Updated 17 Dec, 2019 06:41am

Asia

Downsized US force in Afghanistan would still pack 'lethal punch'

Republican Senator said it would be "insane" for the US to trust the Taliban to keep Al-Qaeda and other militants i

Published 16 Dec, 2019 07:30pm

Middle East

NATO faces most 'complex security' environment in its history: chief

Jens Stoltenberg said on Monday the powerful western military alliance was facing the most "complex security".

Published 16 Dec, 2019 04:28pm

Asia

Rescuers race to find survivors after deadly Philippine quake

Rescuers in the southern Philippines used heavy equipment and their bare hands on Monday. Searchers have pulle

Published 16 Dec, 2019 12:06pm

Middle East

Lebanese president postpones consultations to select new PM

Lebanese President Michel Aoun on Monday postponed consultations to select a new prime minister. The governmen

Published 16 Dec, 2019 12:03pm

World

Eurozone economy stuck in 'malaise': survey

The eurozone's economy remained at a near standstill in December. The forecast only feeds into the gloom also

Published 16 Dec, 2019 12:00pm

Europe

Germany agrees CO2 pricing deal after gruelling debate

Lawmakers in Germany reached a hard-fought compromise on carbon pricing early on Monday. The package, which al

Published 16 Dec, 2019 11:55am

Asia

India protests rage over 'anti-Muslim' law

Fresh protests rocked India on Monday as anger grew over new citizenship legislation slammed as anti-Muslim. T

Published 16 Dec, 2019 11:53am

Middle East

Pentagon chief urges Iraq to stop attacks on bases housing U.S. forces

Tension between the United States and Iran has risen as a result of U.S. sanctions that are hitting Tehran hard.

Published 16 Dec, 2019 11:50am

Asia

Chinese Premier says Hong Kong not yet out of protest 'dilemma'

Hong Kong media have speculated that Lam's talks with Xi could yield fresh directives on the city's political crisi

Published 16 Dec, 2019 11:17am

Europe

France's Le Maire expects trade tensions will slow the economy in 2020

He said he expected 2019, GDP growth to come in at around 1.3pc but declined to give a figure for next year. W

Published 16 Dec, 2019 10:52am

Asia

China's Xi vows support for Hong Kong leader during ‘most difficult’ time

Hong Kong media have speculated that Lam's talks with Xi could yield fresh directives on the city's political crisi

Published 16 Dec, 2019 10:22am

World

Indian police shoot, baton charge students protesting Indian citizenship law

As many as 50 students were detained during the protests on Sunday. Indian Supreme Court said it will hear the

Published 16 Dec, 2019 05:58am

World

Talks between Saudi Arabia and Qatar good for region: Iran

Talks between Saudi Arabia and Qatar to heal their two-year rift are a good development for the whole Gulf region, Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said on Sunday in Doha. Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain and Egypt cut diplomat