Southeast Asian leaders are meeting in Kuala Lumpur to voice concern over U.S. tariff policies and forge stronger regional and global alliances.
Southeast Asian leaders are meeting for their first summit since U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff policies disrupted global trade norms, with the region’s trade-dependent nations expected to issue a joint statement expressing deep concern over recent U.S. actions.
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) will also address key regional challenges, including increasing pressure on Myanmar’s military junta and resolving outstanding issues related to East Timor’s application to join the bloc.
On Tuesday, ASEAN leaders will be joined in Kuala Lumpur by representatives from China and Gulf states as they work to strengthen diverse economic partnerships amid growing global uncertainty.
In April, Trump rattled international markets by announcing sweeping tariffs on U.S. trading partners. He later agreed to pause most of the measures for 90 days.
Bilateral talks between ASEAN members and Washington are ongoing, but the bloc must present a united stance, said Malaysia, which currently holds ASEAN’s rotating chairmanship.
Turkish and US trade officials convened in Washington to discuss reciprocal tariffs and strategies to achieve a $100 billion bilateral trade volume, reaffirming their commitment to strengthen economic ties.
The EU chief says she is ready to strike a deal with Washington after U.S. President Trump threatened 50% tariffs on the bloc.
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The Trump administration has told U.S. embassies to stop scheduling new visa interviews for international students and exchange visitors. This pause is part of a plan to increase social media checks on applicants.
The next phase of peace negotiations between Russia and Ukraine could take place in Geneva, according to US envoy for Ukraine Keith Kellogg.
U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday warned that Vladimir Putin is “playing with fire” by refusing to engage in ceasefire talks with Ukraine, as Russian forces make new territorial gains in the country’s northeast.
Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni says rising energy prices are the main economic concern for her government.
UK coastal waters are experiencing record-breaking temperatures, up to 4°C above average, in what experts call a “super intense” marine heatwave — a possible harbinger of extreme summer weather ahead.
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Kyiv faced a large-scale Russian drone and missile assault overnight, with explosions and gunfire echoing throughout the city, forcing residents to shelter in subway stations.
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French lawmakers on Tuesday approved a landmark bill to legalize assisted dying, moving the country closer to joining a growing number of nations that allow terminally ill individuals to end their lives under strict conditions.
The Trump administration has told U.S. embassies to stop scheduling new visa interviews for international students and exchange visitors. This pause is part of a plan to increase social media checks on applicants.
The next phase of peace negotiations between Russia and Ukraine could take place in Geneva, according to US envoy for Ukraine Keith Kellogg.
U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday warned that Vladimir Putin is “playing with fire” by refusing to engage in ceasefire talks with Ukraine, as Russian forces make new territorial gains in the country’s northeast.
The Trump administration has told U.S. embassies to stop scheduling new visa interviews for international students and exchange visitors. This pause is part of a plan to increase social media checks on applicants.
The next phase of peace negotiations between Russia and Ukraine could take place in Geneva, according to US envoy for Ukraine Keith Kellogg.
U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday warned that Vladimir Putin is “playing with fire” by refusing to engage in ceasefire talks with Ukraine, as Russian forces make new territorial gains in the country’s northeast.
Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni says rising energy prices are the main economic concern for her government.
UK coastal waters are experiencing record-breaking temperatures, up to 4°C above average, in what experts call a “super intense” marine heatwave — a possible harbinger of extreme summer weather ahead.
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