Trump has begun another trade war. Here's a timeline of how we got here
Canada's leader laments lost friendship with US in town that sheltered stranded Americans after 9/11
Chinese EV giant BYD's fourth-quarter profit leaps 73%
You're an American in another land? Prepare to talk about the why and how of Trump 2.0
Chalk talk: Star power, top teams and No. 5 seeds headline the women's March Madness Sweet 16
Purdue returns to Sweet 16 with 76-62 win over McNeese in March Madness
Environment|News|Science|US
Tracking destructive and deadly tornadoes in the US, in maps and charts
Tracking destructive and deadly tornadoes in the US, in maps and charts
July 02, 2024United States
Asia|Business|Economy|US
South Korea and US to form working group on Alaska LNG project, tariffs
South Korea and the United States have agreed to establish a working-level group to discuss a gas pipeline project in Alaska, energy, shipbuilding,
March 04, 2025
Europe|Political|US|World
Russia says normalising ties with US will require lifting sanctions on Moscow
Russia said on Tuesday that any normalisation of relations with the United States would require the lifting of sanctions against Moscow.
March 04, 2025
Europe|MidEast|Political|US|World
Kremlin signals Russia-US talks on Ukraine not immediate
The Kremlin said in remarks published on Tuesday that the next round of Russia-U.S. talks on ending the war in Ukraine is unlikely to happen before the embassies of both countries resume
March 04, 2025
Political|US|World
UN rights chief laments 'shift in direction' in United States
The U.N. human rights chief has expressed concern about a “fundamental shift in direction” taking place in the United States when it comes to human rights
March 03, 2025
Asia|Business|Political|US|World
Philippine, US defence pacts to stay intact, envoy to Washington says
Existing defence agreements between allies the Philippines and the United States will stay intact under U.S.
March 03, 2025
Asia|Political|US|World
Philippine-US engagements reaffirm alliance and shared interests, ambassador to Washington says
The United States and Philippines have reaffirmed in all bilateral engagements the importance of their alliance and shared interests in the Indo-Pacific region, Manila's ambassador
March 03, 2025
Europe|Political|US|World
Russia to send new ambassador to Washington in sign of progress with US
Russia said on Friday it was sending a new ambassador to Washington, the latest sign of a thaw between the two countries as they try to mend their damaged relations and seek an end to the
February 28, 2025
Europe|MidEast|Political|US|World
Russia offers to restore direct air links with the US, during Istanbul talks
Russia’s Foreign Ministry says it has suggested restoring direct air links between Russia and the United States during the latest round of consultations with Washington
February 28, 2025
Europe|Political|US|World
Russia says it suggested restoring air links with US at talks
Russia said on Friday it had suggested restoring direct air links with the United States at what it described as "substantive and businesslike" talks in Turkey.
February 28, 2025
Americas|Health|Political|US|World
Despite WHO exit plan, US still in Americas health agency
The United States has not moved to quit the Americas branch of the World Health Organization, the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), despite its wider
February 27, 2025
Asia|Business|Political|Technology|World
China says Taiwan seeks to give away chip industry to US
China said on Wednesday that Taiwan was seeking to give away the island's semiconductor industry to the United States as a "souvenir" and leverage it to seek political support from
February 26, 2025
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World
Trump says Zelenskyy is coming to the White House to sign US-Ukraine critical minerals deal
President Donald Trump says Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy will visit the White House on Friday to sign a minerals deal that will closely tie the two countries together for years to come
February 26, 2025
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World
Key provisions of the US-Ukrainian draft minerals deal
Following are some key details of a draft framework minerals agreement between Ukraine and the United States, a copy of which - dated Feb. 25 - has been reviewed by Reuters.
February 26, 2025
Economy|Europe|Political|US|World
Economic deal between US and Ukraine will tie the countries together for years. Here’s what it says
A preliminary economic agreement between Ukraine and the United States would ensure long-term U.S. involvement in rebuilding the country, but the deal leaves the question of security guarantees sought by Kyiv to future negotiations
February 26, 2025
Europe|Political|US|World
Russia-US talks set for Thursday in Turkey, US says Ukraine not on agenda
Russian and U.S. diplomats will meet in Istanbul on Thursday for talks aimed at restoring their respective diplomatic missions, seen as a step towards
February 26, 2025
Europe|Political|US|World
US abstains from WTO condemnation of Russian aggression in Ukraine, sources say
The United States on Wednesday abstained from a statement by members of the World Trade Organization condemning Russia's aggression in Ukraine, a diplomatic
February 26, 2025
Europe|Political|US|World
What is the state of Russian and U.S. diplomatic missions?
Russia and the U.S. will seek to mend diplomatic ties during talks also focused on ending the conflict in Ukraine as part of a surprise rapprochement under President Donald Trump.
February 26, 2025
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World
Zelenskiy says US minerals deal success hinges on Trump talks
President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Wednesday the success of Ukraine's minerals deal with Washington hinged on his looming talks with
February 26, 2025
Business|Economy|Political|US|World
TEXT-Framework agreement of US, Ukraine on developing critical minerals
Following is the full text of a framework agreement between Ukraine and the United States on the joint development of rare earths, critical minerals, oil, gas and other natural resources.
February 26, 2025
Business|Economy|Political|US|World
US and Ukraine agree terms on minerals deal, two sources say
The United States and Ukraine have agreed terms on a minerals deal that is central to Kyiv's push to win U.S. support as President Donald Trump seeks to rapidly end the war
February 25, 2025
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World
Ukraine, US in 'final stages' of agreeing minerals deal, Kyiv says
Ukraine and the United States are in the final stages of negotiating a minerals deal considered central to ending Russia's three-year-old war in Ukraine, a senior Ukrainian official said
February 24, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|US
Vietnam's US exports account for 30% of GDP, making it highly vulnerable to tariffs
Vietnam's goods exports to the United States accounted for 30% of its gross domestic product last year, the highest share among U.S. top trade partners, a
February 25, 2025
Europe|Political|US|World
In UN duel with Europe, US wants Security Council vote first on Ukraine
The United States wants the U.N.
February 22, 2025
Europe|MidEast|Political|US|World
Russia, U.S. representatives to meet again within two weeks, senior Russian diplomat says
A second meeting between representatives of Russia and the United States is planned for the next two weeks, the RIA state news agency reported on Saturday, citing Russian Deputy Foreign
February 22, 2025
Europe|Political|US|World
Russia has yet to receive agreement for new ambassador to US, senior diplomat says
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov said on Saturday Moscow had not yet received agreement from Washington for its new ambassador to the United States, the RIA state news agency
February 22, 2025
Americas|Sports
4 Nations Face-Off final between US and Canada drew record betting action
Canada’s 3-2 overtime victory over the United States in the championship game of the 4 Nations Face-Off set single-game hockey betting records
February 21, 2025
Americas|Political|Sports
Connor McDavid scores in OT to give Canada 3-2 win over United States in 4 Nations Face-Off final
Connor McDavid scored at 8:18 of overtime in the 4 Nations Face-Off championship game to give Canada a 3-2 victory over the United States on Thursday night as the North American rivals turned what had been a tune-up for the 2026 Olympics into an geopolitical brawl over anthems and annexation as much as international hockey supremacy
February 21, 2025
Economy|Political|US|World
Key takeaways from Trump-Putin talks: Ukraine, energy, NATO, sanctions
Russia and the United States have had their first meeting since the start of the Ukraine war, aimed at restoring relations and preparing the ground for ending the conflict.
February 20, 2025
Americas|Political|US|World
Venezuelan migrants fly home from Guantanamo via Honduras
The U.S. government and a Venezuelan state airline flew 177 Venezuelan migrants from Guantanamo Bay to Honduras and on to Venezuela on Thursday, U.S.
February 20, 2025
Crime|Europe|Political|US|World
Kremlin says topic of another Russia-US prisoner swap is on the agenda
The Kremlin said on Thursday that the idea of a possible new prisoner exchange between Russia and the United States was on the agenda after Moscow and Washington agreed to start
February 20, 2025
Europe|Political|US|World
France says it does not understand why Trump blames Ukraine for war
France does not understand why U.S.
February 19, 2025
Americas|Europe|Political|US|World
Ukraine's Zelenskiy: I am counting on Ukraine's unity and courage and American pragmatism
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Wednesday that he was counting on unity and courage from his compatriots, and pragmatism and a "constructive" approach in relations with the
February 19, 2025
Europe|Political|US|World
On NATO's eastern flank, US policy shift stokes security fears
Polish call centre worker Katarzyna Paprota, 48, says the dramatic shift in United States policy towards Russia and Ukraine
February 19, 2025
Business|Economy|Europe|US|World
US displaced China as Germany's biggest single trading partner last year
The United States was Germany’s biggest single trading partner last year for the first time since 2015, displacing China from the top spot as exports to the Asian power declined
February 19, 2025
Asia|Europe|Political|US|World
France does not want Asia to choose sides in global competition, ambassador to Singapore says
The new French ambassador to Singapore said on Monday that France and Europe
February 18, 2025
Americas|Political|World
Honduras reaches agreement with US to continue extradition treaty
Honduran President Xiomara Castro said Tuesday that her government reached an agreement with the United States to continue an extradition treaty.
February 18, 2025
Asia|Political|World
North Korea denounces 'absurd' denuclearisation pledge by US and allies
North Korea's foreign ministry said on Tuesday that it will keep bolstering its nuclear force, denouncing a recent joint pledge by the United States,
February 18, 2025
Business|Economy|MidEast|Political|World
Russia's wealth fund chief says Trump is a problem solver ahead of Riyadh talks
The head of Russia's sovereign wealth fund on Tuesday described U.S.
February 18, 2025
Africa|Economy|Political|Technology|World
South Africa open to nuclear project bids from Russia or Iran, minister says
South Africa could turn to Russia or Iran to expand its civilian nuclear power capacity, a senior government minister said, a stance analysts say could deepen a
February 17, 2025
MidEast|Political|World
Iran says Israel, US 'cannot do a damn thing' against Tehran
Iran said on Monday that U.S. and Israeli threats against it were a blatant violation of international law and that they could not "do a damn thing
February 17, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|US
India eyes to boost trade with US; January trade deficit as expected
India said on Monday that bilateral merchandise trade with the United States has increased by about 8% to more than $106 billion in the ten
February 17, 2025
Europe|Political|World
French minister Valls: Europe must more than ever before defend Ukraine
Europe is at a turning point in terms of its relations with the United States which forces Europe more than ever before to defend Ukraine and boost its defence spending, said French
February 17, 2025
Business|Europe|Political|World
Zelenskiy says draft US minerals deal 'does not protect' Ukraine
President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Saturday a draft minerals deal with Washington did not contain the security provisions that
February 15, 2025
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|US
EU open to tariff talks, but firm on own laws, says senior legislator
The European Union can negotiate on reciprocal tariffs with the United States but will not give up its right to regulate in areas such as taxation and digital
February 14, 2025
Business|Europe|Political|World
Ukraine-US talks in Munich end without agreement on critical minerals deal
Talks between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and U.S.
February 14, 2025
Business|Economy|Political|US|World
Takeaways from Modi, Trump meeting: Cooperation on trade and defense — plus some mutual praise
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the United States President Donald Trump have spoken about easing tariffs and resolving trade concerns between the two countries, while also shoring up defense ties
February 14, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy|Food|World
Vietnam open to boosting US agricultural imports as tariff risks rise
Vietnam stands ready to import more farm products from the United States, according to a statement from trade minister Nguyen Hong Dien on Friday,
February 14, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World
Japan says it is communicating with US on reciprocal tariff plan
Japan has already initiated communication with the United States following President Donald Trump's order on formulating plans for tariff proposal, a government spokesperson said on
February 14, 2025
Crime|Europe|Political|US|World
Kremlin says a Russian citizen will be returned within days from the U.S
A Russian citizen will be returned within days from the United States as part of an exchange deal with the U.S. administration, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Thursday
February 13, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World
Vietnam says it is ready to engage with US on tariffs
Vietnam is ready to engage with the United States to discuss the new tariffs on steel imposed by Washington and to avoid risks of additional duties, a spokesperson for its foreign
February 13, 2025
Asia|Europe|Political|US|World
Trump upends US policy on Ukraine and says he and Putin have agreed to begin talks on ending the war
President Donald Trump has upended three years of U.S. policy toward Ukraine, saying he and Russian leader Vladimir Putin have agreed to begin negotiations on ending the war
February 12, 2025
Africa|Economy|Environment|Political|US
South Africa's G20 ambitions bump up against reality of Trump
South Africa's G20 presidency was meant to be an opportunity to get rich, powerful nations to pay attention to poorer countries'
February 12, 2025
Europe|Political|Technology|World
US, Britain have not signed Paris AI summit declaration
The United States and Britain have not signed the Paris AI Summit's declaration entitled 'Statement on Inclusive and Sustainable Artificial Intelligence'.
February 11, 2025
Economy|Europe|Political|US|World
Russia warns outlook for extending last nuclear arms pact with US does not look promising
Russia warned on Monday that the outlook for extending the last remaining pillar of nuclear arms control between Moscow and Washington, the
February 10, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|US
In China's export hub of Yiwu, traders shrug off Trump's tariffs
Traders in China's export manufacturing hub of Yiwu shrugged off U.S.
February 10, 2025
Asia|Business|Political|US|World
HongKong Post will resume parcel services to the US from Feb 11
HongKong Post said on Monday it would resume parcel services to the United States starting from February 11.
February 10, 2025
Asia|Business|Political|Technology|World
India in talks with US to buy combat vehicles, seal fighter jet engine deal as Modi visits, sources say
India is in talks with the United States for the purchase and co-production of combat vehicles as well as finalising a fighter jet engine deal, people familiar
February 10, 2025
Americas|Europe|Political|US|World
Russia awaits appropriate signals from US on contacts, senior diplomat says
Russian envoy to the United Nations, in remarks published on Sunday, said Russia was waiting for "appropriate signals" from Washington on contacts with Moscow, but he had few
February 09, 2025
Americas|Sports
Canada beats US 3-1 in Game 5 to win the Rivalry Series women's hockey showcase
Jennifer Gardiner broke a tie with 6:44 left and Canada beat the United States 3-1 on Saturday night to win the Rivalry Series women’s hockey showcase for the third straight time
February 09, 2025
Europe|Political|US|World
Russia says US needs to formulate its stance on how to end the Ukraine conflict
The Russian Foreign Ministry said on Thursday that the United States needed to formulate its policy on ending the conflict in Ukraine and that Moscow could then base its own
February 06, 2025
Asia|Political|World
North Korea Nuclear Timeline Fast Facts
North Korea Nuclear Timeline Fast Facts
October 29, 2013
MidEast|Political|US|World
Iran is willing to give Trump diplomacy 'another chance', senior Iranian official says
Iran is ready to give the United States a chance to resolve disputes between the arch foes, a senior Iranian official told Reuters on Wednesday, a day after
February 05, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|US
India to review tariff surcharges on luxury cars, solar cells, may spur US imports
India plans to review import tariffs on over 30 items, including luxury cars, solar cells and chemicals, a senior finance ministry official said,
February 05, 2025
Americas|Business|Economy|Finance|Political|US
By the numbers: US, Mexico, Canada, China trade: Braun
A potential trade war between the United States and its two neighbors has been thwarted for now, though the U.S.-China status remains murky after both
February 04, 2025
Business|Economy|Europe|Political
TotalEnergies CEO urges Europe to negotiate LNG free-trade deal with US
TotalEnergies CEO Patrick Pouyanne said on Wednesday that Europe should negotiate to obtain a free-trade guarantee on U.S. liquefied natural
February 05, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World
Chinese foreign ministry urges Sino-US dialogue as import tariffs kick in
The Chinese foreign ministry called for dialogue between China and the United States on Wednesday as an additional 10% in U.S. tariffs on all Chinese products kicked in.
February 05, 2025
Americas|Political|US|World
Mexico will not allow US to send Mexicans to Guantanamo, foreign minister says
Mexico will not allow the United States to send Mexican migrants to Guantanamo Bay and prefers to receive them directly instead, Mexico's foreign minister said on Tuesday.
February 04, 2025
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World
EU will be ready for tough negotiations with US, von der Leyen says
The European Union will be ready for tough negotiations with the United States to protect its own interests and will be pragmatic in trying to find solutions, EU Commission
February 04, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World
China tariff retaliation targets its modest US energy imports
China is the world's top energy importer but its purchases from the United States are relatively modest, blunting the impact of Beijing's move on Tuesday to slap retaliatory
February 04, 2025
Asia|Political|World
Philippines, U.S. hold joint air patrol over South China Sea, angering China
The air forces of the Philippines and the United States held joint patrols over the South China Sea on Tuesday, a move that angered China, which
February 04, 2025
Americas|Business|Economy|Political|US
Canada to take legal action against US for tariffs
Canada will take legal action under the relevant international bodies to challenge the 25% tariffs imposed by the United States on most Canadian goods, a senior
February 02, 2025
Business|Economy|Political|US|World
Canada to slap 25 per cent tariff on $155 billion of U.S. goods
Canada to slap 25 per cent tariff on $155 billion of U.S. goods
February 02, 2025
Americas|Political|US|World
Mexico's Sheinbaum awaits US tariff deadline with 'cool head'
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said on Friday she will wait with a cool head for a decision from the United States ahead of a Saturday deadline set by U.S.
January 31, 2025