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Wars in Middle East, backyard loom over ASEAN summit

Wars in Middle East, backyard loom over ASEAN summit

Leaders of the ASEAN states are descending on the central Philippines for what President Ferdinand Marcos has pledged will be a "bare bones" summit focused on economic issues tied to the Middle East war. While supply chain woes sparked by the US-Israeli attack on Iran may dominate

Protests as Venice Biennale opens in turmoil over Russian presence

Protests as Venice Biennale opens in turmoil over Russian presence

Bare-breasted activists protested at the Venice Biennale on Wednesday, incensed over the return of Russia to the prestigious art festival for the first time since the Ukrainian war broke out. The world's largest contemporary art exhibition, which takes place every two years in the Italian canal city,

Trump says Iran agrees to no nuclear weapon, claims deal is close

(The Center Square) – A breakthrough deal may be on the horizon between the U.S. and Iran, according to President Donald Trump. During a Wednesday afternoon news conference in the Oval Office, Trump indicated that Iran has agreed not to have a nuclear weapon – a stipulation in a deal between

Oil prices tumble, stocks rally on Mideast peace hopes

Oil prices tumble, stocks rally on Mideast peace hopes

World oil prices dived Wednesday and stock markets rallied on fresh hopes for an end to the Iran war. US President Donald Trump said he believed a deal with Iran was "very possible", but threatened to resume his bombardment of the country if negotiations fell apart. International oil

Trump's Iran objective moves from 'surrender' to nuclear deal

(The Center Square) – In seven weeks, President Donald Trump's stated objective toward Iran has shifted from "unconditional surrender" to a negotiated nuclear deal. The administration has not explained the change. On March 6, six days after attacks against Iran started, Trump posted on Truth Social that

EU risks financial hit if Chinese suppliers forced out: trade group

EU risks financial hit if Chinese suppliers forced out: trade group

A group representing Chinese companies warned Wednesday the EU would suffer hundreds of billions of euros in losses if Chinese telecoms suppliers are banned in the bloc over cybersecurity concerns. The European Union in January proposed banning foreign telecoms equipment-makers over network access concerns that could pose risks to

G7 decries 'economic coercion' in swipe at China

G7 decries 'economic coercion' in swipe at China

The trade ministers of the Group of Seven leading industrialised nations Wednesday criticised "economic coercion" by powers placing arbitrary restrictions on exports, particularly critical minerals, in a clear swipe at China. While never mentioning China by name, the ministers clearly took aim at Beijing and its stringent export