US investors could be forced to offload around $800 billion of Chinese equities “in an extreme scenario” of financial decoupling between the world’s two largest economies, Goldman Sachs Group Inc.
China Accelerates Budget Spending to Counter Tariff Woes
China expanded government spending at the fastest rate for any first quarter since 2022, ramping up support for an economy bracing for foreign demand declines as a trade war with the US intensifies.
Georgia ranks 13th in analysis of state finances
Georgia dropped two spots in the 18th annual Rich States, Poor States report from the American Legislative Exchange Council.
U.S. Congressmen Visit Syria in First Trip Since Assad’s Ouster
(Reuters) -Two U.S. Congress members landed in Damascus on Friday to meet Syrian officials, the first visit by American lawmakers to the war-ravaged country since Bashar al-Assad was ousted from power ...
Analysis: Syria, Lebanon embark on long healing process to repair relations
A rare opportunity for Lebanon and Syria to repair their relations and move beyond decades of political domination and military interference.
Kazakhstan plans to send delegation to United States for trade talks
Kazakhstan is adopting a non-confrontational stance as it finesses trade relations with the United States, seeking engagement rather than retaliation over the imposition of US tariffs.
China and Malaysia say important to maintain peace and stability in South China Sea
China and Malaysia said they would seek to peacefully resolve disputes in the South China Sea and pledged support for the United Nations in a joint statement issued on Thursday at the end of a state ...
Iran Flexes Military Might as US Talks Approach
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian hails Iran's armed forces 'strength, preparedness' during annual Army Day parade.
Trial of nearly 200 people opens after Turkey protests
A trial of nearly 200 people arrested in protests against the Turkish government has opened in Istanbul.Mass demonstrations began on 19 March after Istanbul's mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu - a key rival of ...
Trump administration may form task force to handle China tariff impact
President Trump has said China has reached out to negotiate a deal. Another official said the administration has already been working on supply chain issues for some time in anticipation of the imposition of the tariffs.