How escalating Red Sea crisis poses billions of dollars of risk for India

Houthi attacks on the Red Sea have forced shippers to avoid one of the world’s most crucial trade routes.

At least 10 civilians dead in suspected Jordanian air raids in Syria

The attack marks the latest effort to disrupt drug trafficking into Jordan, but residents warn of civilian casualties.

‘The whole thing collapsed’: How China uses the economy to pressure Taiwan

From pineapples to petrochemicals, Beijing uses trade to influence opinion, but analysts say it has little impact.

Al Jazeera challenges White House on escalation of tensions in the Red Sea

Al Jazeera’s Kimberly Hackett challenges White House on escalation of tensions in the Red Sea

US announces hundreds of new sanctions in push to isolate Russia

New sanctions target entities and individuals around the world in bid to isolate Russia as its war on Ukraine continues.

Communities on US LNG front line ask Biden to reject export terminal

Louisiana’s booming LNG industry is wreaking havoc on fishing community. Locals are protesting a potential new terminal.

US says Somali pirates likely behind attempted tanker seizure near Yemen

The Pentagon has said that the attempted hijacking was likely the work of Somali pirates rather than Houthi fighters.

Somalia officially joins East Africa trade bloc

Somalia, which has been seeking to join the regional trade bloc since 2012, becomes its eight member.

US considers redesignating Houthis as ‘terror’ group after ship seizure

White House had reversed designation against rebel group in 2021 to help get aid to war-torn Yemen.

New Maldives president promises to expel foreign military personnel

Mohamed Muizzu, who is seen as pro-China, campaigned on a promise to evict Indian troops from the country.

Will Xi and Biden mend US-China relations at the APEC summit?

Xi aims to revive investments in sluggish Chinese economy while Biden looks to keep temperatures ‘low’ in Asia-Pacific.

Australia’s Albanese heads to China touting ‘consistent, steady’ engagement

Labor leader is first Australian prime minister to visit since 2016 after a turbulent period in bilateral ties.

US’s Schumer expresses ‘disappointment’ at Beijing’s Israel-Gaza response

In talks with Chinese foreign minister, Senate majority leader says Chinese comments showed ‘no sympathy’ for Israel.

UK warns of Russia laying ‘sea mines’ to deter Black Sea cargo ships

Russian sea mines warning comes as Ukrainian navy says 12 cargo vessels preparing to travel to Ukraine Black Sea ports.

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 577

As the war enters its 577th day, these are the main developments.

Why is Mexico standing up to bigger neighbours US, Canada on corn?

Mexico has barred the import of GMO corn for human consumption, raising the ire of exporter US where most corn is GMO.

India’s JSW Steel slows stake buy in Canada firm on diplomatic spat: Report

Discussions between India’s JSW Steel and Canada’s Teck over the latter’s stake sale had slowed down, Reuters reported.

In numbers: India-Canada trade and education relations

As tensions rise between the nations over killing of Sikh leader, here is a breakdown of their trade and education ties.