Slovakia will block any European Union sanctions against Russia that damage its national interests, Prime Minister Robert Fico said on Sunday after parliament approved a resolution calling on the government not to back any new measures. Fico said that Slovakia wanted to stay constructive within the bloc, but he called the resolution a political tool with a…
As part of a broader vision to enhance regional integration and connectivity, Uzbekistan Airways, the national carrier of the Republic of Uzbekistan, will launch direct flights between Tashkent and Islamabad beginning June 14, 2025. Operating every Saturday, the new route underscores the shared commitment of Uzbekistan and Pakistan to strengthen their long-standing partnership and deepen…
Tashkent will host the MINEX Central Asia 2025 Forum on June 24-25. This event is of the largest and most reputable industry events in the region. MINEX dedicated to the global future of critical minerals, is being organized under the auspices of the Ministry of Mining Industry and Geology and the Uzbekistan Technological Metals Complex….
Tesla chair Robyn Denholm on Thursday denied a Wall Street Journal report that said board members had reached out to executive search firms to find a new replacement for CEO Elon Musk. The Journal had reported on Wednesday that Tesla’s board members had reached out about a month ago to several executive search firms to find the…
Abdul Samad Dawood, CEO of Engro Holdings of Pakistan, called on Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus at the State Guest House Jamuna on Thursday to discuss investment opportunities in Bangladesh, reported by media. During the meeting, the Engro CEO expressed a strong interest in expanding the company’s footprint in Bangladesh, particularly in telecommunications and energy…
US President Donald Trump’s 90-day pause on most tariffs gives breathing space for more in-depth talks, and Taiwan hopes to take advantage of the “huge” US market for more balanced trade, the island’s foreign minister said on Thursday. In a stunning reversal, US President Donald Trump said he would temporarily lower the hefty duties he had just…
Japan’s government said Thursday it received “positively” US Donald Trump’s pause on new tariffs but still “strongly” demands that Washington reconsider other levies. “We received the latest US announcement positively,” chief government spokesperson Yoshimasa Hayashi told a regular briefing. But he added: “We continue to strongly demand that the United States reviews measures on its reciprocal tariffs,…
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman spoke about global trade tariffs on Wednesday during a phone call, a Downing Street spokeswoman said. Starmer reiterated his commitment to working closely with international partners to maintain global economic stability. “He added that the UK will continue to take a measured…
Serbian oil firm NIS is struggling to buy oil from traders abroad, while at home its former clients are seeking alternative fuel suppliers as pending US sanctions have impacted operations, sources familiar with the matter told Reuters. NIS is majority-owned by Russia’s Gazprom Neft and Gazprom and as such is one of Russia’s last remaining…
The US, under the guise of reciprocity, acts in a hegemonic manner, sacrificing the legitimate interests of other countries and placing “America First” above international rules. This is a typical example of unilateralism, protectionism, and economic bullying, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on Monday, noting that the Chinese government has issued its stern stance…
US tech-billionaire Elon Musk said on Saturday he hoped in future to see complete freedom of trade between the United States and Europe, speaking days after US President Donald Trump announced tariffs on trading partners. Musk, a Trump adviser who has been working to eliminate wasteful US public spending, spoke via video-link at a congress…
Dmitry Peskov added that Moscow is unlikely to experience any positive effects from the US tariffs, as the turmoil in the global economy will require careful actions from Russia Trade and economic relations between Russia and the United States are currently virtually nonexistent, Russian Presidential Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said in response to a question from…
China will impose additional 34 percent tariffs on all products imported from the United States starting from April 10, the Customs Tariff Commission of the State Council announced Friday. The announcement follows the U.S. decision to impose “reciprocal tariffs” on Chinese exports to the United States, with a 34-percent tariff announced on Wednesday on top…
Tesla will launch in Saudi Arabia on April 10, the company announced on its social media and official website. A launch event will take place at the Bujairi Terrace in Riyadh where Tesla’s bestselling lineup will be showcased, according to the announcement. Tesla, the multinational automotive and clean energy company, is owned by billionaire Elon…
