NJ Transit strike enters third day as talks with engineers union stall
NEWARK, N.J. — NJ Transit rail service disruptions will continue for a third consecutive day after contract negotiations between the transit agency and the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen (BLET) ended…
French and Iranian presidents meet amid nuclear talks stalemate
UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) – French President Emmanuel Macron held face-to-face talks with his Iranian counterpart President Ebrahim Raisi on Tuesday with the French leader saying he hoped to be able to “discuss…
Russia says ready for U.S. prisoner swap talks but scolds embassy
MOSCOW (Reuters) -Russia’s foreign ministry said on Monday that it was ready for talks on a prisoner exchange to free U.S. citizens jailed in Russia, but that the American embassy in Moscow…
IMF plans in-person mission to start talks with Ukraine with support – spokesperson
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The International Monetary Fund could provide about $1.4 billion in emergency aid to Ukraine almost immediately if its executive board approves a new “food shock window” that was discussed…
U.S. does not have infinite patience on renewal of Venezuela talks – official
By Timothy Gardner WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A U.S. State Department official put pressure on Venezuela leader Nicolas Maduro in a congressional hearing on Thursday, threatening more sanctions if talks with the opposition…
U.S. hosting talks with union, railroads to avert shutdown
By David Shepardson and Lisa Baertlein (Reuters) – U.S. Labor Secretary Marty Walsh is hosting talks in Washington on Wednesday with freight railroad and union officials aimed at heading off a rail…
Russian Unistream bank in talks on instant money transfers to India, Turkey
By Andrey Ostroukh and Elena Fabrichnaya MOSCOW (Reuters) – Russian bank Unistream, which specialises in money transfers, has seen a surge in remittances since Moscow began operations in Ukraine and plans to…
Italy in talks with EU over renewal of GACS bad loan scheme – sources
MILAN (Reuters) – Italy is holding talks with the European Commission over the renewal of a scheme that allows the state to provide guarantees in order to help banks offload bad loans,…
U.S., South Korea revive talks on ‘comprehensive’ ways to deter North Korea
By Josh Smith SEOUL (Reuters) – American and South Korean officials will meet next week to discuss “comprehensive measures” to deter North Korea, Seoul said on Thursday, as the two sides revive…
White House: Undermining Northern Ireland agreement will not help U.S.-UK trade talks
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said on Wednesday any efforts to undermine the Northern Ireland agreement would not create a conducive environment for trade talks between the United States…
EU, China trade barbs over failed G20 climate talks
By Kate Abnett and David Stanway BRUSSELS (Reuters) – The European Union and China are questioning each other’s commitment to fighting climate change, following the failure of climate talks by the Group…
Energy dispute not on agenda for U.S.-Mexico talks next week – minister
MEXICO CITY (Reuters) – A U.S. dispute with Mexico over its southern neighbor’s energy policies is not on the agenda for bilateral talks between senior government officials next week, Foreign Minister Marcelo…
Exclusive-Illumina in talks with EU regulators to divest Grail – sources
By Foo Yun Chee BRUSSELS (Reuters) -U.S. life sciences company Illumina is in talks with European Union antitrust regulators to divest Grail ahead of an expected EU veto next week of its…
Russia, US discussing possible New START Treaty commission talks – Interfax
MOSCOW (Reuters) – Russia and the United States are discussing a possible meeting of their bilateral consultative commission on the New START Treaty, the Interfax news agency quoted Russia’s deputy foreign minister…
Britain and Ukraine launch talks on digital trade
LONDON (Reuters) – Britain on Wednesday said it had launched talks with Kyiv over removing barriers digital trade as part of its efforts to support Ukraine following Russia’s invasion of the country.…
Biden ‘Procrastinating’ On Nuclear Deal In Talks With European Leaders, Iran Says
Biden ‘Procrastinating’ On Nuclear Deal In Talks With European Leaders, Iran Says Micaela Burrow on August 22, 2022 Iran accused the U.S. of stalling its response to a proposed nuclear agreement after…
Exclusive-U.S. commits to Afghan asset talks despite frustration with Taliban – sources
By Jonathan Landay WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. President Joe Biden’s administration will press ahead with talks on releasing billions of dollars in Afghanistan’s foreign-held assets despite the late al Qaeda leader’s presence…
Colombia suspends ELN rebel arrest warrants, extradition orders to restart peace talks
BOGOTA (Reuters) – Colombia’s new president said Saturday he was suspending arrest warrants and extradition requests for members of the left-wing guerrilla group the National Liberation Army (ELN) in an effort to…
Explainer-Leaders of Kosovo and Serbia seek to allay tensions at talks in Brussels
(Reuters) – Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic and Kosovo Prime Minister Albin Kurti attended EU-mediated talks in Brussels on Thursday aimed at alleviating renewed tensions between the estranged western Balkan neighbours. The two…
China’s Chery in talks to produce cars in Russian plants -TASS
MOSCOW (Reuters) – Chinese car manufacturer Chery is in talks with Russian manufacturers about producing cars in Russian plants, Russia’s state-owned news agency TASS reported on Thursday, citing Vladimir Shmakov, director of…
China strongly opposes trade talks between U.S. and Taiwan
BEIJING (Reuters) – China firmly opposes trade talks between the United States and Taiwan and says it will take all necessary measures to firmly safeguard its sovereignty, security and development interests, the…
Philippines in talks to buy U.S. helicopters after dropping Russia deal
MANILA – The Philippines is looking to buy heavy-lift Chinook helicopters from the United States, after scrapping a deal with Russia worth 12.7 billion pesos ($227.35 million) in order to avoid sanctions,…
Factbox: The three major issues bedevilling talks on reviving Iran nuclear deal
(Reuters) – Iran and the United States are struggling to overcome divisions on three major issues in indirect talks on revival of a 2015 nuclear deal while months of negotiations have entered…
Colombia advances towards restarting peace talks with ELN
By Nelson Acosta and Luis Jaime Acosta HAVANA/BOGOTA -Colombia hopes to restart peace talks with leftist guerrilla group the National Liberation Army (ELN) in Cuba, the country’s Foreign Minister Alvaro Leyva said…
US Won’t Let Iran’s Attempt To Assassinate A US Official Derail Nuclear Talks: REPORT
US Won’t Let Iran’s Attempt To Assassinate A US Official Derail Nuclear Talks: REPORT Micaela Burrow on August 10, 2022 Charges against a member of Iran’s paramilitary force for attempting to assassinate…
Exclusive: Mexico’s Pemex in talks with Vitol, eyes resuming business after bribery scandal
By Ana Isabel Martinez MEXICO CITY – Petroleos Mexicanos (Pemex) has made progress in talks with global energy trader Vitol about resuming trading ties that broke down last year during a bribery…
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