Gov't vows to lower barriers for foreign investors with 24-hour FX market
Korea will continue efforts to lower barriers for foreign investors by rolling out measures to enhance the market's attractiveness, including the l...
CNBC Daily Open: Chips are down — but not for the Dow
Iran-backed Hezbollah rejected the U.S.-backed ceasefire terms agreed between Israel and Lebanon, demanding a full Israeli withdrawal first.
China speeds past Japan in car exports to Australia on EV bonanza
Almost 36,000 passenger cars from China arrived in Australia in April, according to government data, well ahead of the 29,000 from Japan.
S. Korea's currency drops to weakest level since 2009 on renewed Middle East tension, foreign stock selling
SEOUL, June 5 (Yonhap) -- The South Korean won dropped to the lowest level since 2009 agai...
Japan likely sold foreign securities to fund currency intervention
The country's foreign securities holdings dropped by $75.6 billion from April, according to Finance Ministry reserve data released Friday.
To Fix Haiti, Look to Colombia
An example—albeit an imperfect one—of how to achieve a lasting peace.
Ukraine Support Act passes in House after months of stalling
The Ukraine Support Act includes measures to help Ukraine rebuild after the war, authorizes more than $1 billion in assistance for Kyiv, and up to $8 billion in...
'Our interest is ending the conflict': Putin rejects claims Russia is cashing in on Iran war oil surge
International Business News: Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday said Russia wants the conflict in Middle East to end as soon as possible, dismissing s...
Turkish, Qatari foreign ministers discuss Iran-US talks
Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan on June 4 discussed the ongoing negotiations between Iran and the U.S. during a phone call with Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign M...
Putin to confront economy at 'Russian Davos,' under threat of Ukrainian drones
Russia's Vladimir Putin will address a flagship investment forum in Saint Petersburg on June 5, as the war in Ukraine drags the economy into stagnation and days...
Hezbollah rejects truce, demands Israeli withdrawal from Lebanon
Hezbollah's chief on June 4 rejected a conditional truce announced by Lebanese and Israeli envoys, demanding a comprehensive ceasefire and full Israeli withdraw...
Putin says Russia will not 'interfere' in India-China border disputes
Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that Moscow would not interfere in the 'delicate' bilateral relations between India and China, expressing confidence in ...
As talks stutter, Iran grip on Strait of Hormuz still tight
After this peak, this figure has steadily declined to 35% in the week of May 25-31.
Anne-Marie Trevelyan: Securing the arteries of trade and alliance
In a world where narrow waterways carry the essentials of modern living, the risks associated with chokepoints can no longer be treated as peripheral. For Briti...
Donald Trump: US 'doesn't need a deal' to get Iran's enriched uranium
On the matter of Lebanon, Trump told reporters that he believed progress was being made between Israel and Lebanon and that Lebanon deserved to have peace.
S. Korea expects China to play 'constructive' role over Xi's visit to N. Korea
SEOUL, June 5 (Yonhap) -- The South Korean foreign ministry said Friday that it expects Ch...
Stealth jets, subs, missiles: The sub-continental arms race you can’t ignore
Beijing’s support is reshaping Pakistan’s arsenal, pressuring Delhi to advance its defense programs and speed up procurements
New Zealand to raise China's 'entirely inappropriate' ban on four MPs directly, Christopher Luxon says
Luxon stressed New Zealand would raise the matter directly with China itself "nation-to-nation."
How Russian media and experts reacted to Germany’s UN humiliation — RT Russia & Former Soviet Union
Germany’s ardent support for Israel and Ukraine as well as rejection of multipolarity have alienated the global majority, Russian media have reported
Xi Jinping to visit North Korea as Beijing seeks deeper Pyongyang ties
Chinese President Xi Jinping is set to visit North Korea on June 8 to 9, marking his first trip in nearly seven years.
Donald Trump says he could meet Iran's supreme leader
Donald Trump emphasizes that the US does not need a deal with Iran for enriched uranium. Read more about his latest statements.
Serbia being forcefully dragged into confrontation with Russia — MFA
Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said that relations with Russia have always given Serbia only advantages
Putin's word of caution on India-China ties; rejects notion that Pakistan is under Beijing's control
Europe News: Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday said Moscow would not interfere in the \"delicate\" relationship between India and China, expressing c...
Fiji detectives investigating joint task force raid after death
The probe comes amid ongoing investigations into the death of another man in military custody.
From inside Iran's Evin Prison, journalist Reza Valizadeh pleads for medical help for him and other American captives
CBS News has obtained a voice memo recorded by Iranian American journalist Reza Valizadeh, who has been detained in Evin Prison for over a year.
EU pledges €100M to Lebanese Army amid ceasefire with Israel
EU pledges 100 million euros to Lebanon's military after Hezbollah leader rejects the latest ceasefire.
'Help On The Way': US House Passes Sweeping Ukraine Support Bill After Months Of Gridlock
WASHINGTON -- In a rare display of bipartisan cooperation and a rebuke to the administration's approach toward Ukraine, the US House of Representatives approved...
Chinese leader Xi Jinping will travel to North Korea next week in first visit in years
Xi Jinping's upcoming visit to North Korea marks his first in years, following the unveiling of a new nuclear facility.
Live: Prime Minister Christopher Luxon speaks to reporters after arriving in Australia
Luxon is to speak to reporters in Australia on Friday afternoon after arriving for his annual trans-Tasman leaders' catch-up.
(2nd LD) China's Xi to visit N. Korea next week for 1st time since 2019
(ATTN: CHANGES headline, lead; ADDS photo, more details throughout) SEOUL, June 5 (Yonha...
Live: US House passes bill in support of Ukraine, sanctions Russia
The US House on Thursday passed a Ukraine aid and Russia sanctions package despite opposition from Republican leaders, underscoring growing congressional frustr...
Azerbaijan becomes Israel’s gas buffer
Backup supplies from SOCAR are giving Egypt and Jordan alternatives when Israeli gas exports are disrupted, while keeping Israel linked to regional customers th...
Oil prices today: Crude falls as Hezbollah rejects US-backed ceasefire, traders assess conflict risks
International Business News: Oil prices fell slightly on Friday as hopes for a ceasefire in the Middle East faded following Hezbollah's rejection of a US-backed...
IAEA has been unable to inspect Iran's nuclear facilities hit in war
According to a confidential report by the U.N. nuclear watchdog, the IAEA has no information on Iran's stockpile of enriched uranium and that it is 'unable to d...
The beat up about so called NZ freeloading
1 News reported: US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth says New Zealand is "freeloading" off the American military because of its low level of military spending. Mul...
US does not know how to get out of conflict with Iran — Lavrov
The Russian Foreign Minister called US President Donald Trump's intention to
Israel bombs Lebanon as Hezbollah rejects ‘shameless surrender’ — RT World News
Israeli strikes in southern and eastern Lebanon have injured and killed dozens of civilians, less than 24 hours after West Jerusalem and Beirut agreed to a US-m...
Is an honorable U.S. surrender to Iran inevitable?
The only path left may be what could be called an 'honorable surrender' — a unilateral declaration of victory while ending the war without achieving its objec...
Aussie shares dip as commodity prices drag miners lower
Miners and banks are weighing heavily on the ASX, as softer commodity prices and a lumbering economy dampen the outlook for earnings growth.
(LEAD) China's Xi to visit N. Korea next week: KCNA
(ATTN: ADDS more details throughout) SEOUL, June 5 (Yonhap) -- Chinese President Xi Jinp...
EU considers limiting protection for Ukrainian men who are military age
The European Union activated the Temporary Protection Directive after Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine to manage large-scale arrivals of displaced people.
Israel Iran War live: All updates from the West Asia crisis as Hezbollah rejects truce
Catch all Iran-Israel war live updates on June 5 2026, as Hezbollah rejects the truce
Israel's military crossed a tank over a major Lebanese river. We found where
Images of the first tanks to roll over Lebanon's Litani River were posted online this week. ABC NEWS Verify has found the spot where Israel's military crossed.
S. Korea strikes free trade deal with Serbia, first with Balkan nation
SEOUL, June 5 (Yonhap) -- South Korea and Serbia struck a comprehensive economic partnersh...