In a significant development, Huawei’s Chief Financial Officer Meng Wanzhou arrived back in China after fighting U.S. extradition for around three years, in yet another sign of weakening global clout of the United States. The move also reflects a change… Read More ›
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Biden pledges $10 billion to fight hunger
In a statement to the United Nations General Assembly, U.S. President Joe Biden said, the United States will commit $10 billion toward ending hunger in in the United States and around the world. Nearly one in three people does not… Read More ›
Argentina to purchase fighter jets worth $664M
In a statement Argentina’s Ministry of Defence said, it is looking to purchase multipurpose fighter jets for up to $664 million. According to a source with knowledge of the negotiations, fighter planes from the United States, Russia, China, Israel and… Read More ›
Caribbean nations and Latin American countries push for EU type economic bloc
In a significant development, in a summit that took on Saturday, Mexico’s president and other leaders said, Caribbean nations and Latin American countries should aspire to form a bloc similar to the European Union in a bid to wrest away… Read More ›
Pentagon award Lockheed Martin $6.6 billion for support operation and sustainment of F-35 fleet
In a statement the F-35 Joint Program Office stated, the Pentagon has awarded Lockheed Martin Corp annualized contracts worth up to $6.6 billion to support operations and sustainment of the global F-35 fleet. The sustainment contract, for fiscal year 2021, with… Read More ›
Turbulent US exit from Afghanistan sees GDP fall by 9.7%
In a report Fitch Solutions said, Afghanistan’s economy is likely to collapse following the turbulent withdrawal of U.S. forces following the Taliban’s grabbing power. The research arm of the credit ratings agency now expects the country’s real gross domestic product… Read More ›
China directs closure of American Chamber of Commerce in Chengdu without citing violation of specific Chinese law
Officials from the American Chamber of Commerce in China’s southwestern city of Chengdu said, Chinese authorities have instructed them to close the American Chamber of Commerce. Earlier this week, the chamber notified its members that, in accordance with Chinese laws… Read More ›
US relocates Afghanistan diplomatic presence to Doha, Qatar
In a statement U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said, the United States has suspended its diplomatic presence in Afghanistan and will conduct its operations out of Qatar. He went on to add, the United States will continue with its… Read More ›
Lufthansa boosts flight to woo business travelers
An executive member of Lufthansa has been quoted as saying, the airlines aims to win back business travelers by boosting the number of flights and improving in-flight catering. Currently, the German airline is carrying around 50% of the passengers it flew… Read More ›
Britain pushes G7 for new economic sanctions on Taliban
Britain plans on collaborating with world leaders to consider imposing new sanctions on the Taliban, which took control of Afghanistan following the disorderly exit of US troops from the country. The G7 is scheduled to meet on Tuesday to discuss… Read More ›