Economy & Politics

Germany: Angela Merkel to Step Down in 2021

German Chancellor Angela Merkel has announced she will step down in 2021, following recent election setbacks. She told a news…

6 years ago

China’s Shanghai Composite Sees Highest Daily Spike Since 2016

The Shanghai Composite, one of China's leading stock indexes, has seen its highest daily spike in more than two years…

6 years ago

Senate Confirms Brett Kavanaugh as Supreme Court Judge

President Donald Trump's nominee for the Supreme Court, Judge Brett Kavanaugh, has been confirmed by the Senate after weeks of…

6 years ago

USMCA: US and Canada Reach New Trade Deal Replacing NAFTA

The United States and Canada have reached a new trade deal, along with Mexico, replacing the current North American Free…

6 years ago

Macedonia Name Change Referendum Fails to Reach Required Turnout

Macedonia's referendum on changing its name to North Macedonia has failed to reach the required turnout. Preliminary results show that…

6 years ago

Sweden: PM Stefan Lofven to Stand Down after Losing Parliament’s Support

Sweden's PM Stefan Lofven will have to resign after a no confidence vote in the parliament. The anti-immigration Sweden Democrats…

6 years ago

China Asks US to Withdraw Sanctions for Russian Jets Purchase

China has asked the US to withdraw sanctions on its military over purchases of Russian jets and missiles or "bear…

6 years ago

US to Impose New Tariffs on Chinese Handbags, Rice and Textiles

The US is imposing new tariffs on $200 billion of Chinese goods as it escalates its trade war with Beijing.…

6 years ago

Turkish Lira Crisis: Government Bans Use of Foreign Currency in Property Market

The Turkish government is banning the use of foreign currencies in the country's property market as it looks to stem…

6 years ago

Russia Inquiry: George Papadopoulos Sentenced to 14 Days In Jail

Former Trump aide George Papadopoulos, whose remarks in a London pub sparked the inquiry into possible collusion with Russia, has…

6 years ago