foreign

China’s foreign exchange reserves soar to $3.2 TRILLION

The increase was due to the US dollar's decline against other major currencies held in the reserves, along with rises…

3 years ago

Russia’s gold & foreign currency reserves break through $590 BILLION

“International reserves stood at $590.5 billion as of April 30… as a result of foreign exchange purchases under the fiscal…

3 years ago

Brussels says EU states should reopen to foreign travel… but only for those who have been jabbed

The bloc’s executive leadership recommended on Monday that member states lift restrictions on “non-essential” travel for foreigners who have received…

3 years ago

‘GET THE F**K OUT’: Philippines foreign secretary issues not-so-diplomatic request to China amid maritime dispute

On Monday, the Philippines issued a protest against the “belligerent” actions of Chinese vessels in waters claimed by Manila. But…

3 years ago

Russia’s foreign exchange reserves continue to rise despite sanctions & pandemic

The regulator said that the growth seen from April 16 to 23 was supported by positive revaluation as well as…

3 years ago

Karin Kneissl: Are sanctions the sharp sword of a strong foreign policy, or a sign of weakness?

Now, there seems to be a demand for talks, as suggested by Foreign Minister Heiko Maas. Chancellor Sebastian Kurz of…

3 years ago

‘Foreign adversary’ in US skies? Ex-Pentagon ‘UFO investigator’ warns odd sightings could mark ‘intel failure on level of 9/11’

“There is something in our skies, we don’t know what it is, we don’t know how it works, we don’t…

3 years ago

US’ new Foreign Malign Influence Center is just official cover for American intelligence interference in domestic politics

The Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) announced in a statement on Monday that it was creating a…

3 years ago

China will support Russia over new American sanctions, Beijing’s Foreign Ministry announces, insisting US should ‘respect’ Moscow

Speaking to journalists on Monday, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin said his government was “strongly opposed to the use…

3 years ago

Austrian Chancellor & German Foreign Minister warn new EU sanctions against Russia won’t work, as both call for dialogue instead

Speaking to Swiss daily newspaper Neue Zürcher Zeitung, Chancellor Sebastian Kurz spoke out against the idea of new restrictive measures…

3 years ago