international relations

  • UK Poised for Bigger EU Deal Following US Agreement

    UK Poised for Bigger EU Deal Following US Agreement

    The significant diplomatic achievement is that this allows the UK to pursue a comprehensive EU agreement covering aspects like food standards. Financially speaking, this agreement with the US is comparatively modest, but it holds significant importance for particular industries. It mitigates much of the trade harm caused by Trump’s initial statement, particularly affecting the…

  • EU Readies Trade Countermeasures as US Negotiations Hang in the Balance

    EU Readies Trade Countermeasures as US Negotiations Hang in the Balance

    The European Commission stated on Thursday that a range of American goods could face possible EU tariffs if talks between the EU and the U.S. government reach an impasse. This includes leading U.S. company Boeing in the aerospace sector. We think there are excellent opportunities to create beneficial arrangements for consumers and enterprises across…

  • Raveena Tandon Urges IMF Watch Its Wallet: Loan to Pakistan in Focus

    Raveena Tandon Urges IMF Watch Its Wallet: Loan to Pakistan in Focus

    Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], May 10 (ANI): With the IMF Board clearing loan to Pakistan amid its tensions with India which have been sparked by Islamabad’s support to cross-border terrorism, actor Raveena Tandon has said that IMF should “keep better keep track of where their money goes”. “The #IMF had better keep track of where…

  • Vietnam Aims for Balanced, Sustainable Trade with US: Prime Minister Says

    Vietnam Aims for Balanced, Sustainable Trade with US: Prime Minister Says

    Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh stated that Vietnam values its Comprehensive Strategic Partnership with the U.S. and wishes for the bilateral relationship to keep advancing positively, aiming to become more substantial, well-balanced, and enduring. On Wednesday, Prime Minister Chinh met with a delegation from the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission (USCC), headed by…

  • Owaisi Urges Global Action: Condemns IMF Loan to Pakistan, Seeks Nuclear Disarmament

    Hyderabad (Telangana), India — On May 10, ANI reported that AIMIM leader Asaduddin Owaisi strongly criticized the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for approving a $1 billion loan to Pakistan, highlighting concerns over the country’s history of supporting terrorism. Regarding the recently approved $1 billion IMF loan to Pakistan, Owaisi referred to it as “a…

  • India Must HeedWarnings From Flawed US-UK Trade Deal When Negotiating With America, GTRI Urges

    New Delhi [ India On May 10 (ANI), the recently finalized restricted trade agreements between the United States and the United Kingdom provide insights into the type of trade arrangements that Washington might seek to establish moving forward. India , the Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI) GTRI ) said, cautioning the India n negotiators.…

  • Vietnam Sees ‘Significant’ Rise in Demand for U.S. Goods, Trade Minister Says

    According to Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien, Vietnam exhibits “substantial and steady” demand for importing premium products and services from the United States. He stated on Wednesday during a meeting with executives from leading firms such as Petrovietnam, Vietnam Electricity, Vietnam Airlines, Vietjet, Thaco, and Viettel that businesses ought to proactively…

  • U.S. Diplomats Meet with Health CS Duale to Strengthen Global Healthcare Collaboration

    The Health Cabinet Secretary, Aden Duale, has engaged in bilateral discussions with the U.S. Chargé d’Affaires, Marc Dillard, aiming to enhance strategic healthcare cooperation and evaluate current American foreign aid provided to Kenya. The talks conducted on Wednesday centered around enhancing collaboration in crucial sectors that align with Kenya’s Universal Health Coverage (UHC) initiative,…

  • Vietnam Aims for Balanced, Sustainable Trade with US: Prime Minister

    Vietnam Aims for Balanced, Sustainable Trade with US: Prime Minister

    Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh stated that Vietnam values its Comprehensive Strategic Partnership with the U.S. and looks forward to the bilateral relationship advancing positively, aiming for greater substance, balance, and sustainability. On Wednesday, Prime Minister Chinh met with a delegation from the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission (USCC), headed by Chairman Reva…

  • PM Holds Talks With World Bank Group President

    PM Holds Talks With World Bank Group President

    On May 8, Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya had a meeting with Mr. Ajay Banga, President of the World Bank Group, at her office to talk about Sri Lanka’s key development goals and to continue their strategic partnership. The Prime Minister thanked the World Bank for their assistance during Sri Lanka’s recent financial turmoil…