Canada threatens Stellantis with legal action over moving production to US
Stellantis announced a $13bn investment in the US, which will see Jeep Compass production move from Canada to the US.
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Germany pledges $2bn in military aid for Ukraine as Kyiv seeks more funds
Ukraine says it will need $120bn in defence funding in 2026 to stave off Russia's more than three-year war.
US judge temporarily blocks Trump plan to fire thousands of gov’t workers
A federal judge said the layoffs seem politically motivated and 'you can't do that in a nation of laws'.
UN calls for Israel to open more Gaza crossings for surge in aid deliveries
United Nations humanitarian chief Tom Fletcher calls for immediate 'unhindered access' for aid deliveries.
Judge denies bid to block former President Dina Boluarte from leaving Peru
Boluarte, who was removed from office on October 10, faces accusations of corruption and abandoning her office.
Tesla urges Delaware court to restore Musk’s $56bn payday
One of biggest US corporate legal battles is in final stage after judge had in January 2024 rescinded Elon Musk's pay.
US aims to raise $20bn ‘facility’ to support Argentina’s struggling economy
The additional boost, which comes on top of a $20bn currency swap, comes shortly before Argentina's midterm elections.
EU, Spain reject Trump’s US tariff threats over NATO spending
Spain argues NATO funding should address real threats, not arbitrary targets, amidst Trump’s tariff retaliation plans.
Denial and amnesia: Is the global community ready to welcome Israel back?
Analysts express concern over the rehabilitation of Israel, even as it says it has done no wrong.
Apple to increase Chinese investments amid US-China trade tension
Apple’s announcement comes amid increased pressure between Washington and Beijing as new tariffs loom.
‘We don’t want power, we want light’: Madagascar awaits post-Rajoelina era
As president flees and army takes control, Gen Z protesters demand water, electricity and a well-functioning country.
Why has the US arrested Indian-American analyst Ashley Tellis?
US-India relations expert alleged to have retained classified information and met with Chinese officials.
Trump threatens to cut ‘Democrat’ programmes, extends funding to military
The White House says it will release a list of programmes to axe on Friday after cutting 4,200 positions last week.
President Zelenskyy removes Ukrainian citizenship of Odesa city’s mayor
Gennadiy Trukhanov is alleged to have Russian citizenship, which is prohibited in Ukraine.
‘New Normal’: Is Pakistan trying to set new red lines with Afghan Taliban?
Amid growing clashes with the Taliban, Pakistan's moves mirror, ironically, an approach it has decried in the past.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,329
Here are the key events from day 1,329 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
LIVE: Israel restricts aid into Gaza; Hamas releases bodies of 4 captives
Handover comes as Trump says Hamas must disarm or be disarmed, 'perhaps violently'.
US, China roll out port fees, threatening more trade turmoil
Analysts have warned the tit-for-tat trade fees risk 'distorting global freight flows' for goods including petrol, toys.
South Africa says ICJ genocide case will continue despite Gaza ceasefire
President Cyril Ramaphosa says progress and healing hinge on the case against Israel being heard.
Syria’s al-Sharaa to meet Russia’s Putin in Moscow on Wednesday
The trip will be Ahmed al-Sharaa's first official visit to Russia, a longtime ally of the former Bashar al-Assad regime.