Xi Meets Taiwan Opposition Leader in Beijing Talks China’s President Xi Jinping met Taiwan’s main opposition leader in Beijing on Friday. It has marked a rare high-level exchange that aimed at easing tensions across the Taiwan Strait. Both sides had emphasized on stability and peace, even as political divisions remain deeply entrenched. Cheng Li-wun, who … Read more
Russia-Ukraine Easter Truce Announced Amid Doubts Russia and Ukraine have signaled a temporary pause in hostilities over Orthodox Easter. Vladimir Putin has ordered a ceasefire, while Volodymyr Zelensky responded with cautious openness. The proposed truce is set to begin from Saturday afternoon and continue through Easter Sunday. This truce offers a brief potential reprieve in … Read more
Iran Missile Strikes Hit Qatar LNG Hub, Raise Fears Qatar’s state-owned energy giant has said that Iranian missile strikes caused “extensive damage” to its key liquefied natural gas facilities at Ras Laffan. As a result, it intensified regional tensions and raised concerns about global energy supplies. Officials confirmed that the attack, which struck the heart … Read more
Oil Prices Drop After Trump Warns Iran on Hormuz Global oil prices have dropped sharply on Tuesday. It happened after Donald Trump warned Iran against disrupting the vital shipping route through the Strait of Hormuz. It is a corridor that carries a significant share of the world’s energy supplies. During an early trading in Asia, … Read more
US Grants 30-Day Waiver for India to Buy Russian Oil The United States has issued a temporary 30-day waiver that allows India to purchase Russian oil cargoes that are currently stranded at sea. This move aims to ease immediate pressure on global energy supplies amid ongoing geopolitical tensions. While announcing the decision, US Treasury Secretary … Read more
Mark Carney India Visit Signals Canada Trade Reset Prime Minister Mark Carney arrived in India on Saturday for a high-stakes visit. It aimed at rebuilding diplomatic ties with the world’s largest democracy, as Ottawa and New Delhi seek to reduce trade dependence on the United States. The Canadian leader began his trip in Mumbai, where … Read more
Trump Signs 10% Global Tariff After Major Court Blow President Donald Trump announced on Friday evening that he had signed an executive order introducing a new 10% “global tariff”. The move came only hours after the Supreme Court of the United States struck down his sweeping reciprocal import duties in a major setback to his … Read more
US-Indonesia Tariff Deal Cuts Duties to 19% The administration of Donald Trump and the Indonesian government have finalized a new trade agreement. It will reduce US tariffs on Indonesian goods to 19% from 32%. Officials from both sides confirmed the move on Thursday. They stated that the deal aimed to ease trade tensions while strengthening … Read more
Japan Commits $36bn to US Oil, Gas and Mineral Projects Japan has outlined plans to invest roughly $36 billion in United States oil, gas, and critical mineral projects. This project will be part of the first phase of a broader bilateral trade agreement with the Donald Trump administration. The initiative was announced jointly by Trump … Read more