U.S., Taiwan to launch trade talks after Biden excludes island from Indo-Pacific group
The United States will launch new trade talks with Taiwan, U.S. officials said on Wednesday, just days after President Joe Biden launched an economic plan...
Germany picks Boeing’s Chinook helicopters to replace Sikorsky fleet
Germany will buy 60 Chinook heavy-lift helicopters from Boeing (BA.N) to replace its ageing CH-53K fleet, putting to bed an oft-postponed decision against the backdrop of...
EU approves Polish recovery plan, but no payouts before judiciary fixed
The European Commission on Wednesday approved billions of euros in COVID-19 economic recovery funds for Poland, but the money will not flow until Warsaw makes...
Ford may slash ad spending, revamp dealers to boost EV profit, CEO says
Ford Motor Co (F.N) needs to overhaul its century-old business model - from slashing advertising spending to reworking its dealer network - if it is to earn...
U.S. job openings fall; manufacturing regains speed
U.S. job openings fell in April, but remained at considerably high levels, suggesting that wages would continue to rise as companies scramble for workers, and...
Delta Air Lines sees snapback to pre-pandemic levels
Delta Air Lines Inc (DAL.N) on Wednesday forecast upbeat revenue for the second quarter, betting on pent-up demand as travelers plan more trips undeterred by the higher...
Biden announces new $700 million in military aid for Ukraine
U.S. President Joe Biden announced on Wednesday a new $700 million weapons package for Ukraine that will include high mobility artillery rocket systems, which can...
Russian forces advance in factory city, U.S. to send precision rockets to Ukraine
Russian forces on Wednesday pressed closer to the centre of an industrial city in a drive to grab a swathe of eastern Ukraine, while the...
England’s Potts to make debut against New Zealand
Durham pace bowler Matthew Potts will make his international debut in the first of three tests between England and New Zealand at Lord’s starting on...
UK “very unlikely” to hold early election – Raab
Britain is "very unlikely" to hold an early election, deputy prime minister Dominic Raab said on Wednesday, as speculation swirls about the future of the...