US, EU concerned at China’s ‘problematic’ actions in disputed sea
Allies say China's actions in South China Sea, East China Sea and Taiwan Strait 'undermine' peace and security.
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Son of Panama’s ex-president pleads guilty in US corruption case
Luis Enrique Martinelli pleaded guilty to money laundering in scheme involving Brazil conglomerate Odebrecht
US sues to block Nvidia deal to British chipmaker Arm
The Federal Trade Commission said the deal would give Nvidia control over computing technology that competitors rely on.
Dip buyers scoop up hard-hit shares in wild week on Wall Street
A dizzying week was further stirred by US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s hawkish tone and the spread of Omicron.
Tunisia’s Saied says he will change anniversary of revolution
President says anniversary to mark the beginning of the uprising, rather than the deposing of former dictator Ben Ali.
US-listed Chinese firms must disclose ownership, audits: SEC
The rule advances a process that could lead to more than 200 companies being kicked off US exchanges.
Libyan court reinstates Saif Gaddafi as presidential candidate
Court in Sebha overturns electoral commission's decision to nullify Saif al-Islam's candidacy for December polls.
Biden urges booster jabs amid concerns over Omicron variant
US president announces plan to increase vaccinations, provide millions of free COVID tests, and tighten travel rules.
Cuba to update domestic vaccine to battle Omicron
The island has a strong homegrown biotechnology industry and is exporting vaccines to other developing nations.
Blinken warns Russia of ‘severe costs’ if it invades Ukraine
The warning from the top US diplomat comes as Russia tells Ukraine not to get drawn into US 'geopolitical games'.
Brazil enters into recession as post-COVID recovery falls flat
Extreme weather, high interest rates, inflation and unemployment all derailed Brazil's post-pandemic recovery.
Austrian Chancellor Schallenberg says he will step down
The chancellor announces resignation less than two months after taking office from his scandal-plagued predecessor Kurz.
US, EU, UK and Canada announce new sanctions on Belarus
Sanctions on Belarusian entities and individuals come amid ongoing pressure campaign on President Alexander Lukashenko.
US to resume Trump-era ‘Remain in Mexico’ programme
Mexico says US agreed to its concerns over policy that forces asylum seekers to wait in Mexico for US court hearings.
Global food prices are at their highest in a decade: UN
The UN's Food Price Index climbed for a fourth straight month in November to its highest level since June 2011.
Paris archbishop resigns over ‘ambiguous’ relationship with woman
Resignation comes amid great upheaval in the Catholic Church over accusations of sexual abuse and coverups.
OPEC+ sticks with current oil production plan, despite Omicron
OPEC+ is sticking with its current plan to adjust crude output by an additional 400,000 barrels a day in January.
Germany imposes curbs on unvaccinated, considers jab mandate
Unvaccinated people to be excluded from large parts of public life, Germany could make jabs mandatory amid COVID surge.
New exchange traded fund taps booming appetite for NTFs
The Defiance Digital Revolution ETF (ticker NFTZ) will track blockchain-related companies and non-fungible-token index.
Delhi shuts schools after court warning to curb pollution
Supreme Court expresses its dismay over the government's decision to reopen schools and colleges earlier in the week.