Tag: Military and defense
Bank of Canada cuts interest rate, highlights risk of Trump's tariffs
TORONTO -- The premier of Canada's largest province said Wednesday he will cut off energy to the United States if President-elect Donald Trump...
Myanmar's economy set to contract as floods and fighting take heavy toll, the World Bank says
BANGKOK -- Myanmar’s economy is forecast to contract this year, the World Bank said Wednesday, as flooding and fighting take a severe toll...
Making a $1B investment in the US? Trump pledges expedited permits — but there are hurdles
WASHINGTON -- President-elect Donald Trump is promising expedited federal permits for energy projects and other construction worth more than $1 billion. But like...
Britain will provide intel to Cyprus to help fight Russia's sanctions evasion
NICOSIA, Cyprus -- Britain will provide intelligence to a newly formed unit in Cyprus tasked with preventing Russia evade international sanctions, according to...
US defense secretary in Japan to support alliance as Osprey aircraft safety causes concern
TOKYO -- U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin met with officials in Japan on Tuesday to reaffirm the importance of their alliance and Washington's...
Mexican soldiers will get a pay raise after elimination of oversight agencies, president says
MEXICO CITY -- Mexico’s president said Monday that much of the money gained by eliminating independent oversight and regulatory agencies will go to...