World

World Latest News

Asian markets mostly rise after calm night in China
Asian markets mostly rise after calm night in China
by  AFP

Asian equities rose and the dollar weakened Tuesday as China avoided another night of protests after a weekend of unrest across the country fuelled uncertainty in the world's number two economy.

Biden's ambitious climate plan stokes tension with EU allies
Biden's ambitious climate plan stokes tension with EU allies
by  AFP

Certain provisions in US President Joe Biden's landmark climate action plan, the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), have provoked strong responses from the European Union, which fears it could hurt its industry. Biden's initial proposal, the Build Back Better Act, was even more ambitious, providing $1.7 trillion dollars of investment.

Macron heads to US for wide-ranging state visit
Macron heads to US for wide-ranging state visit
by  AFP

French President Emmanuel Macron heads to Washington Tuesday to discuss a slew of issues with US counterpart Joe Biden, ranging from aligning policy on Russia's invasion of Ukraine to easing trade spats. Despite his support for Kyiv, Macron's insistence on continuing to talk with Moscow throughout Russia's invasion of Ukraine has raised American hackles.

US

Asia

Africa

Europe