Oil prices rose on Monday after the United States and China outlined a framework for a potential trade deal. The move raised hopes of improved relations between the world’s two largest oil consumers.By 0027 GMT (local time), Brent crude futures were up 46 cents or 0.7%, at $66.40 a barrel. US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude rose 46 cents or …
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The longstanding trade tensions between the United States and China might finally come to an end as the two nations are making progress on finalising the details of a trade agreement, a US official said on Sunday.“I think we’re moving forward to the final details of the type of agreement that the leaders can review and decide if they want …
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The Pentagon said the B‑1s launched from Dyess Air Force Base in Texas and flew over the Caribbean Sea toward Venezuela as part of routine training exercises. A U.S. official, speaking on condition of anonymity, confirmed the flights occurred near Venezuelan shores but did not say whether the aircraft entered Venezuelan airspace. The B‑1 Lancer capable of carrying the largest …
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Tata Technologies plans to recruit more local staff in US Tata Technologies on Friday said it will recruit more local staff in the United States as a response to the Donald Trump administration’s revised visa rules.“As we react and respond to the change in legislation in and around visas, it will mean that we will be recruiting more local nationals …
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File photo: US President Donald Trump with Argentina’s President Javier Milei (Picture credit: AP) Argentina’s central bank on Monday formalised a $20 billion currency swap agreement with the United States in a move aimed at “contributing to Argentina’s economic stability,” the bank said in a statement. The accord, backed by the administration of US President Donald Trump, comes just days …
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The United States on Friday warned it would impose sanctions and other punitive measures against any nation supporting a proposed carbon tax on maritime transport being considered by a UN agency. In a joint statement, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, along with the secretaries of energy and transportation, said Washington would “vigorously defend its economic interests by imposing costs on …
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United States President Donald Trump said on Monday that he is “very confident” that he will strike a Gaza ceasefire deal with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who is visiting the White House. The pair are expected to address a joint press conference shortly. Netanyahu also apologised to his Qatari counterpart Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman al-Thani for an Israeli airstrike …
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Donald Trump‘s commerce secretary, Howard Lutnick, on Sunday said India must “react correctly” to the United States, adding that “we need to fix a bunch of countries,” amid the ongoing trade tensions demanding an end to policies “harming” American interests.In an interview with News Nation, Lutnick stated that India must open its markets and avoid policies that could “harm” the …
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The United States (U.S.) is reportedly considering imposing sanctions this week on the entire International Criminal Court (ICC), a move that could disrupt the court’s daily operations, in response to investigations into alleged Israeli war crimes. Washington has already targeted several ICC prosecutors and judges with sanctions, but adding the court itself to the list would mark a significant escalation. …
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Portugal has become the latest European nation to recognize the State of Palestine a historic shift in Western foreign policy that quickly drew condemnation from Israel and criticism from the United States. In Gaza, Palestinians hailed the decision as a symbolic victory, while Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu responded defiantly, declaring that a Palestinian state “will never exist.” Washington also …
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