Xi says U.S. and China can only be adversaries or partners, with no middle ground
Chinese President Xi Jinping told U.S. business executives Thursday the two countries have to choose between being adversaries or partners.
Day: November 16, 2023
Divided Spain awaits vote that’s set to make Sánchez PM again
Pedro Sánchez is poised to win the backing on
Thursday of Spain’s parliament for another term as prime minister, with the
country divided over his decision to grant Catalan separatists an amnesty in
exchange for their crucial support in a …
Braemar takes £2m hit after probe into deal commissions but underlying profit doubles
London-based broker will also book costs of £2.5m in current financial year after completing investigation into historic transactions
China doesn’t want a cold war or a hot war with anyone, says Xi
China’s President Xi Jinping said his country “will not fight a cold war or a hot war” with any nation.
Rail strikes: Aslef announces industrial action in December
Drivers to stage fresh series of 24-hour strikes and overtime ban, as RMT signals possible breakthroughThe train drivers’ union, Aslef, will stage a series of one-day strikes and call an overtime ban across England’s operating companies at the start of…
‘Very significant’: Xi-Biden meet could help lower tensions, say analysts
China and the US will want to manage their differences as they each battle other challenges, according to analysts.
Why do many people see Spain’s flag as a fascist symbol?
Spain is a country with strong regional identities reflected in its flags, but for some the Spanish national flag is associated with fascism and Spain’s dictatorial past. Is it with good reason?
Israel-Hamas war: List of key events, day 41
As the conflict between Israel and Gaza enters its 41st day, these are the main developments.
Indian Rescuers Prepare to Drill to Reach 40 Workers Trapped in a Tunnel
A landslide in the under-construction mountain road in the Himalayan state of Uttarakhand resulted in the collapse of the tunnel.
Success of central banks’ policies to tackle inflation key for global economic growth: IMF chief
While there has not been any spillover effect from the Israel-Hamas war for the rest of the world economically, International Monetary Fund (IMF) managing director Kristalina Georgievashe said anxiety remains as most countries are still recovering from…