LNG shipments 'will be affected' by Red Sea attacks: Qatar PM January 16, 2024 at 12:47AM

Liquefied natural gas shipments will be affected by tensions in the Red Sea, Qatar's prime minister said on Tuesday, warning that military strikes on Yemen risk aggravating the crisis. The Qatari premier called the Red Sea crisis "the most dangerous escalation right now because it's not affecting only the region, it's affecting the global trade as well", as fears rise that the war in Gaza could spread.

French President Macron will hold a prime-time news conference in a bid to revitalise his presidency January 16, 2024 at 12:18AM

French President Emmanuel Macron will hold his first prime-time news conference on Tuesday to announce his top priorities for the year as he seeks to revitalize his presidency, vowing to focus on "results" despite not having a majority in parliament. More than three years before the end of his term, French President Macron is trying to bring in fresh faces and ideas after appointing a new centrist government last week led by France's youngest-ever prime minister.

Donald Trump on Israel-Hamas war: 'Will solve horrible situation if re-elected' January 15, 2024 at 11:03PM

South Korea, US to start defence cost talks early, before US elections-media January 15, 2024 at 10:55PM

South Korea and the United States will start early talks on cost sharing to extend the Special Measures Agreement beyond 2025. The deal, which funds US forces in South Korea, saw a 13.9% increase in South Korea's contribution. Talks will begin this year to negotiate the extension of the agreement to 2026 and beyond.