Tag: Political and civil unrest
South Korea's top think tank lowers economic growth projection, citing Trump's tariffs
SEOUL, South Korea -- South Korea’s top economic think tank slashed its growth forecast for the country’s economy for the second time in...
Debt-stricken Sri Lanka marks independence day as new president pledges to rebuild the country
Debt-stricken Sri Lanka has marked its 77th independence anniversary with a military parade, while the country’s newly elected president, Anura Kumara Dissanayake, pledged...
Who will replace Justin Trudeau?
TORONTO -- Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced his resignation after facing an increasing loss of support both within his party and in...
Sri Lanka's president holds talks with Modi in India in first overseas visit
NEW DELHI -- Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake was hosted Monday by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his first overseas visit...
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...
Europe's economy needs help. Political chaos in France and Germany means it may be slower in coming
BRUSSELS -- Even before the French and German governments collapsed, Europe’s economy had enough difficulties. Tepid growth and lagging competitiveness versus the U.S....