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After pulling out of TPP, US forges Asia trade framework
The United States and a group of Asian allies on Friday agreed on a set negotiating targets, notably on trade and supply chains, as Washington looks to offer an alternative to the economic might of China in the region.
Ukraine reconstruction to cost $349 bn: report
Rebuilding Ukraine following the devastation caused by the Russian invasion will cost an estimated $349 billion, according to a report issued Friday. Physical damage alone inflicted since the invasion in late February through June 1 already totaled $97 billion, the report said.
Russia reinforces Kharkiv to counter Ukraine push
Russia said on Friday it was sending reinforcements to the Kharkiv region in eastern Ukraine, where Kyiv's forces have announced major gains as part of a broader counter-offensive. The counter-offensive has shown progress in the south of the country too, particularly in the Kherson region, as well as in Kharkiv and in the industrial Donbas province in the east.
Venezuela, Colombia to reopen land borders, skies
Venezuela and Colombia said Friday they will reopen their shared land border later this month and resume commercial flights after renewing diplomatic ties severed in 2019. The countries' shared 2,000-kilometer (1,200-mile) land border -- the scene of clashes between armed and criminal groups -- was closed from 2019, and reopened in October last year but to pedestrians only.
Russians killed two Zaporizhzhia nuclear staff, abused others: Ukraine
Russian forces controlling Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant have killed two staff at the facility and detained and abused dozens of others, the head of Ukraine's nuclear energy agency told AFP on Friday. Kotin also said Ukraine insists that Russia remove military hardware from the plant and that staff from Russian nuclear agency Rosatom also leave the area.
Gibraltar 'under cloud of sorrow' over queen's death
Gibraltar was "under a cloud of sorrow" on Friday a day after the death of Queen Elizabeth II at the age of 96, with the British enclave at the southern tip of Spain cancelling its national day, the chief minister said.
Blackout 'compromises safe operation' of Ukraine nuclear plant: IAEA
A blackout caused by fresh shelling near Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant has compromised the site's safety, the UN atomic watchdog warned Friday, adding the plant's operator is considering shutting down the sole remaining reactor.
UK business mourns queen as souvenir sales boom
British business paid tribute Friday to Queen Elizabeth II, with department stores shut, flags lowered, clocks stopped and meetings postponed, but souvenir sales boomed near Buckingham Palace as well-wishers thronged. "As a sign of our deep respect, we have lowered our flag to half-mast and stopped the Piccadilly facade clock."
Kisses for King Charles III as he greets crowd at palace
A smiling King Charles III received a kiss from one well-wisher as he was greeted by cheers of "God Save the King" at Buckingham Palace Friday. "I'm still getting my head round King Charles III," he told AFP. "He's our king now, we've got to love him but memories of Diana are fresh, only last month we marked the 25th anniversary of her passing." am-ar/del/gw
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