Taiwan has become “one of the most dangerous flashpoints” in the region as US-China rivalry intensifies, Singapore Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong said on Friday. from Bloomberg Politics https://ift.tt/7uqDSj5
Argentine President Javier Milei warned Thursday that his entire cabinet will be under review depending on the result of his pro-business reform bill grinding its way through Congress. from Bloomberg Politics https://ift.tt/wdYXQiO
Thailand is “working relentlessly” to bring an end to the crisis in neighboring Myanmar where rebel groups have been clashing with the military-government, according to Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin. from Bloomberg Politics https://ift.tt/pnjMHV7
Brazil and China are calling for an international peace conference that is recognized by both Russia and Ukraine to discuss proposals to deescalate the war. from Bloomberg Politics https://ift.tt/uYkhinV
Keir Starmer will pitch for votes in Scotland at a campaign event Friday that will see the Labour leader try to take advantage of turmoil in the Scottish National Party to cement his path to power at the UK election. from Bloomberg Politics https://ift.tt/6LfbpFz
The world’s three dominant economies are entering a combative phase that threatens to deepen fractures and challenges decades of free-market orthodoxy as the US uses trade weapons borrowed from China’s playbook, leaving Europe at a critical crossroads. from Bloomberg Politics https://ift.tt/5O2LZzc
President Joe Biden took the US crackdown on what American officials say are unfair trade practices employed by China a step further in early May. After a review of the increased tariffs his predecessor, Donald Trump, imposed on Chinese imports, the Biden administration said it would maintain those and add more of its own. Both…
Prominent technology and finance industry leaders descended on Washington for a state dinner honoring President William Ruto of Kenya, a lavish and glitzy affair to spotlight President Joe Biden’s efforts to strengthen US economic ties with Africa and counter Chinese and Russian influence across the continent. from Bloomberg Politics https://ift.tt/NPBlT5x
Mexico’s finance minister downplayed the idea of a major reworking of the state oil company’s debt in the near future, saying no “large operations” are currently planned. from Bloomberg Politics https://ift.tt/YHAtTh4
French President Emmanuel Macron said he would postpone a change in voting rules in the French territory of New Caledonia to give parties time to negotiate a new agreement. from Bloomberg Politics https://ift.tt/Wn8CuM6