The Shanghai Composite index was barely changed, holding at 3,510.18. (Reuters pic) HONG KONG: China stocks gave up most of their gains and closed flat today, weighed down by a drop in bank shares, while Hong Kong shares held on to gains after a Goldman upgrade. At market close, the Shanghai Composite index was barely…
WASHINGTON (AP) — The State Department is warning U.S. diplomats of attempts to impersonate Secretary of State Marco Rubio and possibly other officials using technology driven by artificial intelligence, according to two senior officials and a cable sent last week to all embassies and consulates. The warning came after the department discovered that an impostor…
TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s prime minister on Friday urged foreign ministers from China, South Korea and Japan to focus on finding common ground ahead of a key joint meeting of the three Asian power houses the following day. The meeting on Saturday will see Japan’s Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya and his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi…
The United States and its G7 allies reaffirmed their unwavering support for Ukraine amid Russia’s invasion. G7 foreign ministers, including the EU, welcomed ongoing efforts toward a ceasefire, referencing a March 11 meeting in Saudi Arabia. Meanwhile, President Donald Trump claimed a “very good chance” for peace following “productive discussions” with Vladimir Putin. Hours later,…
New Delhi: Foreign secretary Vikram Misri will travel to Beijing next week for talks with a Chinese vice foreign minister as part of meetings aimed at taking forward the normalising of relations following the disengagement of forces on the Line of Actual Control (LAC) last year. Foreign secretary Vikram Misri will travel to Beijing next…
By Lili Bayer BRUSSELS (Reuters) – The European Union is considering a step-by-step suspension of multiple economic sanctions targeting Syria as it seeks to support the country’s transition, while retaining some leverage, according to two internal documents seen by Reuters. EU foreign ministers are expected to discuss suspending some Syrian sanctions during a meeting in…