International

Thursday, July 26th 2018 - 06:32 UTC
Politicians and industry leaders pay tribute to Fiat-Chrysler's CEO Marchionne

The former chief executive of carmaker Fiat-Chrysler, Sergio Marchionne, has died in hospital in Zurich aged 66. He was replaced four days ago when his health worsened following complications from surgery on his right shoulder.
Thursday, July 26th 2018 - 06:02 UTC
Trump and Juncker agree to talk trade and tariffs; German industry remains cautious

A top German industry group gave a cautious welcome to solutions proposed by U.S. President Donald Trump and European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker to avert a trade war, but warned that U.S. auto tariffs were not completely off the table yet.
Thursday, July 26th 2018 - 05:50 UTC
China calls on BRICS members to uphold multilateralism and reject protectionism

President Xi Jinping called on BRICS members to uphold multilateralism and improve global governance. Trade wars should be rejected because there will be “no winner”, and those who pursue such a course “will only end up hurting themselves,” the Chinese leader said at the BRICS summit in Johannesburg on Wednesday.
Wednesday, July 25th 2018 - 06:14 UTC
UK paper on Brexit defines London's commitment to British Overseas Territories

The United Kingdom Government published on Tuesday its latest paper on Brexit entitled “Legislating for the Withdrawal Agreement between the United Kingdom and the European Union”.Chapter 1/11 refers to Crown Dependencies and UK Overseas Territories and states the UK government “will continue to engage and keep these jurisdictions informed as the Bill is developed”.
Wednesday, July 25th 2018 - 06:06 UTC
Italy rejects Brussels plan to pay Euro 6.000 for each migrant saved at sea

“We don't want money, we want dignity”, was the reply of Italian Minister of Interior Matteo Salvini to the European Commission proposal for EU member states be paid 6,000 Euro to accept and deal with each migrant saved at sea in the Mediterranean as they attempt to reach the European Union.
Wednesday, July 25th 2018 - 05:51 UTC
Theresa May takes personal control of EU withdrawal negotiations

UK Prime Minister Theresa May has informed Parliament that she is taking personal control of EU withdrawal negotiations, with new Brexit Secretary Dominic Raab “deputizing” for her in talks.
Wednesday, July 25th 2018 - 05:20 UTC
Ecuadorean president visits UK; speculation about a deal on Julian Assange's future

Ecuador has said its president will not discuss the future of Julian Assange during a visit to the UK. Lenin Moreno was scheduled to speak in London and later travel to Scotland to the University of Edinburgh. He will also address businessmen interested in investing in Ecuador.
Tuesday, July 24th 2018 - 22:01 UTC
China wants a long-last relationship with Brazil in agricultural goods

Reports that China wants a “long-last relationship” with Brazil in terms of trade in agricultural goods and other products received attention in Asian markets. The two countries are ready to take their trade relationship “to new levels” amid an escalation of global trade wars, China's ambassador to Brazil Li Jinzhang said during an agribusiness conference in São Paulo on Monday.
Tuesday, July 24th 2018 - 21:27 UTC
Singapore and Mercosur confirm negotiations for a free trade agreement

Mercosur and Singapore have started negotiations for a free trade agreement, officials from both sides announced on Monday on the sidelines of the 13th Pacific Alliance Summit held in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.
Tuesday, July 24th 2018 - 07:00 UTC
EU waters down Mercosur expectations of a trade agreement next September

Despite EU and Mercosur countries remaining committed to reaching a trade agreement, the European Commission did not endorse the South American bloc’s target to reach an agreement by September, as substantial gaps remain between the two sides.