World & Politics

As nations in the region stepped up diplomatic talks to defuse a brewing crisis over Kim Jong Un’s nuclear program, the U.S. and North Korea both showed off their military

Even as two Japanese navy ships joined a U.S. carrier group for exercises in the western Pacific, in to demonstrate its military might, North Korea was ready to sink a

The upcoming snap election in Britain will bring more clarity to current Brexit negotiations and will lead to a “strong” leadership in Westminster, European officials have shown indicated that they

The anti-corruption watchdogs in China once again turned their attention to the country's financial sector after launching an investigation against several high-ranking industry figures, South China Morning Post writes.

Outdated banknotes and coins for a total amount of more than € 15 billion have not been exchanged for euros in the euro area, which roughly corresponds to annual value…

One of the main allies of Chancellor Angela Merkel called on Japan to sign a trade agreement with the European Union as soon as possible, especially in the light of…

China will become the world's second-largest wine importer, forging ahead of Britain by 2020, Vinexpo CEO Guillaume Deglis said. Currently, China ranks fifth in the world in terms of consumption…

The EU ambassador to the UN has sent a veiled message to the US saying that the U.S. must think twice before pulling funding from the United Nations (UN) and

Air travel portal Skytrax published results of its annual World Airport Awards. The rating is based on a survey of nearly 14 million travelers from 105 countries, with more than…

The world’s top finance officials were relieved to find new Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin polite and business-like over the weekend after they were wary of their first official encounter with

Today the Netherlands is having parliamentary elections, the result of which can affect politics and economy of the whole of Europe. One of the leaders of the pre-election polls is…

The United Nations humanitarian chief said that with more than 20 million people in four countries facing starvation and famine, the world faces the largest humanitarian crisis since the United

American technology corporation Google keeps discussing with the Chinese authorities on a possibility of its return to the Chinese market.

The CIA uses the US consulate in Frankfurt am Main to conduct hacking operations throughout Europe. This became known from documents published on WikiLeaks website. The publication can have an…

"Green" energy will save the planet from negative consequences of human activity". Most often we hear this when it comes to renewable energy sources.

Auditors of Greece are developing a list of measures for the country's authorities to release additional financial assistance funds. Apart from that, they are preparing to talks to Athens, writes…

Australia is the world’s most popular country for millionaires. The country lures them with its developed health care system, high level of security and close proximity to emerging markets of…

North Korea has just lost a major ally. On Saturday, China stopped all coal imports from North Korea.

Recently, British Prime Minister Theresa May visited Turkey. Last week, CIA Director Mike Pompeo has had his first international visit to Ankara, which resulted in an apparently fruitful conversation on…

Purpose of the negotiations is to modernize a FTA agreement concluded between the EU and Mexico in 2000. Over the years, volume of European trade with Mexico has increased three-fold.

Frank-Walter Steinmeier has resigned from his post as head of the German Foreign Ministry. Sigmar Gabriel, former Economy Minister and vice-chancellor of Germany was appointed his successor.

Having received widespread attention in the wake of a dispute between President Donald Trump and Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto over plans to construct a border wall between the two

By 2050, there will be more plastic in the ocean than fish, says joint study of the World Economic Forum, Ellen MacArthur Foundation and consulting firm McKinsey. The new joint…

After the end of his term, Barack Obama plans to spend some time in a relaxed atmosphere and contribute time to writing. He also intends to leave a space for…

History of WEF stems from January 1971, when Professor Klaus Schwab of University of Geneva in Switzerland for the first time brought together business leaders and politicians to discuss prospects…

Argentinian Government agreed with a group of six foreign banks on loans for total amount of $ 6 billion for a period of 18 months, said the country’s Finance Minister…

Marine Le Pen has been leading in polls during most of the year. In December, she ceded the ground a little, but still has a chance to be elected as…

Greece’s lenders from Europe have suspended implementation of short-term measures to write off the country's debt. They are indignant at decision of the Greek authorities to grant 1.6 million pensioners…

A sign of how Beijing could retaliate if President-elect Donald Trump upends decades of relations between the two nations is China’s plan to punish a U.S. automaker accused of price-fixing.

Germany is trying to cope with the influx of migrants. However, the vanguard of discontented is seemingly overlooking one simple thing: migrants give the country what it needs, namely, children.

Rex Tillerson, Chairman of the Board and CEO of oil company ExxonMobil will be appointed New US Secretary of State. This is stated in a written statement released by team…

Four major cities of the world offer to refuse diesel cars and connect to eco cars by 2025. In 10 years, Paris, Mexico City, Madrid and Athens will ban all…

North Korea’s export earnings would be slashed by some $800 million as the United Nations Security Council is set to vote on Wednesday to impose new sanctions on North Korea

France and Great Britain are two countries in Europe that are at most risk to suffer from a shortage of electricity during this winter, especially in December or January, when…

Upcoming constitutional referendum in Italy is deemed to become one of the most important political events in Europe in 2016.

A review of 36 countries published by the European Commission and Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) finds that chronic disease, obesity, smoking, drugs and alcohol are cutting short

Leading figures of the world are considering issues of implementation of the Paris climate agreement.