What do FTAs with European countries signal? | Explained

What do FTAs with European countries signal? | Explained

The story so far: The India-EFTA Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA) is the latest in India’s recent Free Trade Agreements (FTAs). As its name suggests, the thrust of the FTA is deeper economic engagement with the EFTA ( European Free Trade Association) countries — Switzerland, Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein. It heralds the westward tilt of … Read more

China’s foreign minister meets New Zealand counterpart, beginning trip that also includes Australia

China’s foreign minister meets New Zealand counterpart, beginning trip that also includes Australia

China’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Wang Yi meets his New Zealand counterpart Winston Peters in Wellington, New Zealand, Monday, on March 18, 2024. | Photo Credit: AP Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said March 18 that his country is ready to work with New Zealand to deepen trade and economic ties and address climate change. … Read more

Opinion | Mike Pence Rues the Day

Opinion | Mike Pence Rues the Day

Gail Collins: Bret, I feel obligated to start out by asking you — TikTok? Potential foreign agent? Bret Stephens: I think of TikTok in two ways. First, as a gigantic vacuum cleaner of personal data — possibly including your location — that goes directly from the unsuspecting eyes, thumbs and minds of its 170 million … Read more

Xi Jinping says Putin’s re-election ‘fully reflects’ support of Russian people

Xi Jinping says Putin’s re-election ‘fully reflects’ support of Russian people

Russian President Vladimir Putin gestures while speaking on a visit to his campaign headquarters after a presidential election in Moscow, Russia on March 18, 2024. | Photo Credit: AP China congratulated Vladimir Putin on March 18 on winning Russia’s presidential election and said the strategic relationship between the two countries will continue to strengthen. Mr. … Read more