ABU DHABI / WAM The Ministry of Economy discussed the means of developing the economic relations between the UAE and the United States (US), as well as their overall cooperation, especially in the area of standards and metrology and their commercial application. Juma Mohammed Al Kait, Assistant Under-Secretary for the Foreign Trade Sector of the Ministry of Economy, explained that ...

Bloomberg A former premier and vocal proponent of independence for Taiwan will challenge his former boss, President Tsai Ing-wen, for the ruling party’s nomination, ensuring the island’s tense relationship with China will be a central focus of the presidential campaign. Former Premier Lai Ching-te said in a text message that he would vie for the Democratic Progressive Party’s backing in ...

Bloomberg Congolese President Felix Tshisekedi blocked senators from taking their seats after an election at the weekend marred by allegations of corruption. The decision further delays Tshisekedi’s formation of a new government, almost three months after he won a disputed election to lead the world’s biggest cobalt producer. It comes less than two weeks after he and ex-President Joseph Kabila, ...