Wimbledon teen star Coco reaches Washington main draw

Wimbledon teen star Coco reaches Washington main draw

Coco Gauff, the 15-year-old American who breezed into the Wimbledon last 16 earlier this month, advanced into the WTA Washington Open main draw with a qualifying triumph Sunday (Jun 28).
China-Russia joint exercise sends a message to Washington: Analysts

China-Russia joint exercise sends a message to Washington: Analysts

An unprecedented joint China-Russia bomber patrol over disputed territory off the coast of South Korea and Japan was a "massive development" in their bid to challenge US influence in the region, analysts said Wednesday (Jul 24).
G20 summit officially opens in Japan's Osaka

G20 summit officially opens in Japan's Osaka

Leaders of the Group of 20 opened a high-stakes summit in Japan's Osaka on Friday (Jun 28) that is expected to be one of the most fractious in years.
US seeks NATO help in anti-Iran coalition

US seeks NATO help in anti-Iran coalition

The US defence chief on Thursday (Jun 27) pressed NATO allies to join Washington's efforts to squeeze Iran and ensure the safety of ships in the Gulf after a spate of attacks.
Putin challenges Washington in Venezuela power play

Putin challenges Washington in Venezuela power play

Russia emerged as a crucial power broker in the crisis in far-away Venezuela this week when Washington accused Moscow of convincing President Nicolas Maduro not to flee to Cuba.
EU Trade Commissioner seeks to further talks with US

EU Trade Commissioner seeks to further talks with US

WASHINGTON: EU Trade Commissioner Cecilia Malmstrom arrived in Washington on Tuesday (Nov 13) to further talks with the United States on a new trade deal, but she stressed that it would be limited.
Erdogan says Turkey to boycott US electronic goods

Erdogan says Turkey to boycott US electronic goods

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Tuesday (Aug 14) said Turkey would boycott US electronic goods like the iPhone in retaliation for punitive sanctions from Washington, as the Turkish lira finally clawed back some of the ground lost in its stand-off with Washington.
Paire sails through Toronto Masters opener

Paire sails through Toronto Masters opener

Benoit Paire reined in his fearsome temper on Monday (Aug 6) to earn a straightforward first-round win at the Toronto Masters after a costly outburst on court last week.
Hyundai Motor shares tumble following US probe of air bag failures

Hyundai Motor shares tumble following US probe of air bag failures

Shares of Hyundai Motor slid on Monday (Mar 19) after a US regulator said it had opened a probe into why some air bags failed to deploy in Hyundai and Kia vehicles following crashes that reportedly killed four people and left six injured.
UCA an elephant in the room that needs addressing

UCA an elephant in the room that needs addressing

There is an opportunity for Vietnam to increase exports to the US - to seize this opportunity and encourage companies to make sure they are in compliance with the UCA