Brazil students, teachers protests huge budget cuts

RIO DE JANEIRO - Tens of thousands of students and teachers protested across Brazil in "defense of education" on Wednesday in response to a raft of budget cuts announced by President Jair Bolsonaro's government.

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War between US and Iran less likely

It is unlikely the United States will start a war with Iran, although the tension has escalated between the two sides and the international community worries that the US is sliding toward war with Iran.

Private sector lauds opportunities provided by China Trade Week

Kenyan lobby groups have applauded the efforts by the China Trade Week to connect the Kenyan small and medium-sized enterprises with Chinese manufacturers.

Mobile phone transactions accelerating in Kenya

Despite a tax increase, Kenyans continue to use their mobile phones to pay for goods and services, and to borrow money as the transactions in this mode exceeded $10 billion for the first time during the January to March period, according to Central Bank of Kenya.

Over 60 arrested in Sri Lanka after violent clashes

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka - More than 60 people have been arrested after violent clashes erupted in Sri Lanka on Monday, police said in a statement on Tuesday, Xinhua News Agency reported.

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Trump offers $15b to distressed farmers

US President Donald Trump wants to provide about $15 billion in aid for US farmers whose products have been hit by Chinese tariffs.

Huawei offers to sign 'no-spy' pacts

Chinese telecommunications giant Huawei is willing to sign no-spying agreements with governments, including the United Kingdom's, according to the company's chairman. He made the offer after concerns were raised that the company's equipment could be used for surveillance.

Putin vows to mend ties with US

Russian President Vladimir Putin said his country is willing to mend ties with the United States and build up cooperation. He made the remark after meeting with visiting US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Tuesday.

May eyes final Brexit battle in June

British Prime Minister Theresa May will launch another push next month to approve Britain's exit from the European Union before the summer break, setting a new deadline for her Brexit plan and a potential timetable for her own departure, Reuters reported.

Warring Yemeni parties start talks in Amman

Yemen's warring parties started talks on Tuesday in Jordanian capital of Amman to discuss the issue of Hodeidah ports under the Stockholm Agreement, Xinhua News Agency reported.