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ASEAN, GCC, and China strengthen ties to counter US tariffs, boost regional cooperation, and shape a multipolar world order.

Sarawak says US tariffs will have minimal impact, as key exports like LNG and palm oil mainly go to Asia, not the US.

Foreign Minister Penny Wong promises continued tariff-free access for Pacific exports to Australia, after Fiji faced a 32 pct US tariff.

Nvidia launched NVLink Fusion, a new chip-linking tech it will sell to other chipmakers to build powerful custom AI systems.

Tokyo will not rush into clinching a trade deal if doing so risked hurting the country's interests, says it's top trade negotiator.

G7 finance officials meeting in Banff amid US tariff pressure.

Their cooperation models South-South solidarity, built on mutual respect, shared interests, and a common vision for development.

Russia ready to work with Ukraine on a memorandum about future peace talks.

As the US exits, China is poised to become the top provider of state fees, a key WHO funding source alongside donations.

What are the challenges the US president faces in his drive for a peace deal and what could such a deal look like?

US says any new Iran deal must ban uranium enrichment; Tehran insists its nuclear program is solely for peaceful purposes.

China hopes Denmark will keep backing its stance on sovereignty and territorial integrity, says Foreign Minister Wang Yi.

The main theme of the SPIEF 2025 is "Shared Values: The Foundation of Growth in a Multipolar World."

Over 92 countries have already confirmed their intention to participate in SPIEF 2025, a 5% increase compared to last year.

The 2025 St. Petersburg International Economic Forum will take place on 18-21 June.

Trump's son visits Vietnam as the Trump Organisation gets approval for a US$1.5 billion golf project amid talks to avoid US trade tariffs.

Kim Moon-soo says he is willing to discuss sharing more of the cost of stationing the US military in the country.

EU leaders doubt Putins peace intent, fearing Trump may push a deal that strips Ukraine of land and leaves it without strong security.

Trump needs the revenue from tariffs, in part, to fund his tax cut package, which has finally got through a House of Representatives.

Scott Bessent says Trump's administration aims to strike deals with key partners under its reciprocal tariffs imposed in April.

PM Anwars Russia trip, including the Kazan Forum, drew criticism from those misreading it as a shift away from the West.

Trump's regional swing could serve as a template for other host nations looking for a way to the president's heart, analysts say.

EU's Ursula Von der Leyen later says she was confident a solution to transatlantic trade tensions could be found.

The two leaders discuss border security, fentanyl crackdown, and boosting defense investments, according to Mark Carney's office.

According to an announcement, the highest anti-dumping rates of 74.9 pct were levied on imports from the United States.

Scott Bessent says the administration was focused on its 18 most important trading relationships.

The United States still the top participating country despite recent shifts in international policy.

Here's a look at some of the laws and legal precedents.

USAID cuts have significantly affected humanitarian organisations around the world that were working on life-saving programs.

New Zealand has become a popular filming location for Hollywood movies due to lower costs and government incentives.

China will provide nearly $10 billion in credit lines to Latin American countries for development, with the support offered in yuan, according to Chinese President Xi Jinping.

Mexico anticipates that the review of the US-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), officially scheduled for 2026, may begin as early as the second half of this year, according to Economy Minister Marcelo Ebrard.

Wall Street's major indexes surged on Monday, with the S&P 500 reaching its highest since early March, due to a U.S.-China agreement to temporarily reduce tariffs, sparking hopes of easing the global trade war.

President Trump's visit to Riyadh, excluding Israel from his itinerary, raises questions about his relationship with Israeli leadership, as explained by Dr. Ferooze Ali.

US President Donald Trump has begun his official visit to the Middle East, starting with his arrival in Saudi Arabia at 9:50 AM local time. Luqman Hariz in Riyadh, provides us with more details.

To understand why Donald Trump chose to visit Saudi Arabia, Dr. Ferooze Ali from Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin provides insights into his motivations.

Following recent tariff talks between the US and China, President Donald Trump has cut tariffs on small parcels from mainland China and Hong Kong to the US, coinciding with a 90-day pause on new tariffs agreed by the two nations.

Chinese President Xi Jinping arrives in Moscow for a four-day state visit to Russia, marking the 80th anniversary of the Soviet Union's Great Patriotic War victory, and aims to enhance the China-Russia comprehensive strategic partnership.

China unveils a raft of stimulus measures, including interest rate cuts and a major liquidity injection, to shield its economy from the impacts of US trade war — just ahead of a key meeting in Geneva.

China and the European Parliament have agreed to lift restrictions on mutual exchanges simultaneously, a move expected to boost momentum into China-EU ties, says Alberto Turkstra from Diplomatic World.