19+ hour, 24+ min ago   (491+ words) 'We're leading China in AI,' US president says A visitor high-fives a humanoid robot at the Keenon Robotics booth during the World Artificial Intelligence Conference in Shanghai. © Reuters DOONBEG, Ireland (Reuters) -- U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday likened critics…...

4+ day, 4+ hour ago   (797+ words) Middle East conflict lifts energy costs, prompting tighter policy The European Central Bank lifted its benchmark rate to 2.5%, with policymakers on guard amid persistent price pressures. © Reuters FRANKFURT (Reuters) -- The European Central Bank raised interest rates on Thursday for the…...

6+ day, 3+ hour ago   (311+ words) Chinese leader's remarks reflect shared interests amid growing friction with Washington. Tuesday's call was the first publicly known conversation between Xi and Burnham since the latter became Britain's prime minister. © Reuters BEIJING (Reuters) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping struck a positive…...

6+ day, 14+ hour ago   (697+ words) New missiles fired as a warning to the US, Tehran says Iran has vowed to announce a new restricted zone in the Persian Gulf along with maps of a new shipping corridor through the Strait of Hormuz. © Reuters CAIRO (Reuters)…...

6+ day, 21+ hour ago   (331+ words) Move is latest salvo in escalating trade war between neighbors Airplanes sit in production on a Bombardier factory floor in Ontario, Canada. © Reuters (Reuters) -- President Donald Trump said on Monday that Canada-based airplane maker Bombardier would no longer be allowed…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (581+ words) Source close to Kremlin says Putin still intent on capturing more territory Putin praised U.S. President Donald Trump's efforts to end the war in Ukraine. © Reuters MOSCOW (Reuters) -- Russian President Vladimir Putin met U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (590+ words) Cairo's drive for broader partnerships aligns with Beijing's global ambitions China's President Xi Jinping listens to his Egyptian counterpart, Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, upon his arrival at Cairo International Airport. © Reuters CAIRO/BEIJING (Reuters) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping called on Middle…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (844+ words) Bessent says stance of 19 members shows enormity of 'cheap exports' problem U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent speaks to reporters at the G20 meeting of finance ministers in Asheville, North Carolina, on Sept. 1. © Reuters ASHEVILLE, North Carolina (Reuters) -- The Trump administration won backing…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (161+ words) Nikkei Asia US launches new barrage of strikes on Iran around Strait of Hormuz Fresh attacks come after two tankers were hit leaving waterway The U.S. has carried out new strikes on Iranian targets in an escalation of fighting over the…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (152+ words) Nikkei Asia US robot curbs test Asian manufacturers' China balancing act Boardrooms must decide whether Washington's demands are worth the cost A child plays with a Unitree GO2 robot at a Unitree store in Beijing on Aug. 1: The U.S. has imposed restrictions…...