Tuesday Briefing: What Comes Next for France
French voters rejected a country dominated by the far right, but they now face a Parliament that is split and has an unclear path to a workable government.
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Germany seals 2025 budget plan after weeks of tense negotiations
German government leaders on Friday agreed on an outline for the country's 2025 budget after intense negotiations to bridge a gap worth billions of euros.
Tata Steel workers in U.K. suspend strike action
LONDON (Reuters) -- Tata Steel workers in Britain have suspended a planned all-out strike and overtime ban after the company agreed to negotiations about future investment, the Unite trade union said on Monday.
India races to build power plants in region claimed by China, which could add to tensions
The federal finance ministry under Nirmala Sitharaman recently approved up to 7.5 billion rupees (US$89.85 million) in financial help to each hydropower project in the northeastern region, the sources said.
U.S. and Allies Aim to Forge Commitments to Ukraine That Will Endure
The United States and its NATO allies have agreed that Ukraine should have an “irreversible” path to membership in the alliance and are enshrining the phrase in a document to be released during this week’s summit in Washington, U.S. and allied officials say.
EU must not be 'naive' in China EV talks, Spain economy minister says
TOKYO -- Spain's economy minister said the European Union must stand its ground in negotiations with Beijing over electric vehicle imports following the bloc's implementation of hefty provisional duties against Chinese EVs.
New Malaysian mediator sparks hope for ‘more effective’ Thai peace talks with separatists
Peace between Thailand and separatists in its restive southern provinces continues to be elusive even after six years of negotiations, but a new facilitator appointed by mediator Malaysia with no police or military background has brought a sliver of optimism.