Turkey: Nationwide Protests Break Out After Turkish Lira Collapses

Protests broke out across Turkey after the Turkish lira collapsed. It fell from 11.37 to 13.21 liras per dollar. Demonstrators marched on streets demanding the resignation of the government.

Japan-U.S. trade talks

Japanese Economy, Trade and Industry Minister Koichi Hagiuda (L) and U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai pose before their talks in Tokyo on Nov. 17, 2021.

Japan-U.S. trade talks

Japanese Economy, Trade and Industry Minister Koichi Hagiuda (far R) and U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai (2nd from L) hold talks in Tokyo on Nov. 17, 2021.

Japanese trade minister Hagiuda

Japanese Economy, Trade and Industry Minister Koichi Hagiuda speaks to reporters at the prime minister's office in Tokyo on Nov. 16, 2021.

Japan's economic revitalization minister on GDP

Daishiro Yamagiwa, Japanese minister in charge of economic revitalization, speaks at a press conference in Tokyo on Nov. 15, 2021, after government data showed Japan's economy in the July-September period shrank a real 0.8 percent from the previous quarter, or an annualized 3.0 percent.

Japan's economic revitalization minister on GDP

Daishiro Yamagiwa, Japanese minister in charge of economic revitalization, speaks at a press conference in Tokyo on Nov. 15, 2021, after government data showed Japan's economy in the July-September period shrank a real 0.8 percent from the previous quarter, or an annualized 3.0 percent.

Japan gov't panel proposes more support for firms hiking wages

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida speaks at a government panel meeting on economic policy at the premier's office in Tokyo on Nov. 8, 2021. The panel proposed the same day a fresh stimulus package to get the coronavirus-hit economy back in shape, including beefing up support for companies actively raising employee wages.

Japan gov't panel proposes more support for firms hiking wages

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida (2nd from front) speaks at a government panel meeting on economic policy at the premier's office in Tokyo on Nov. 8, 2021. The panel proposed the same day a fresh stimulus package to get the coronavirus-hit economy back in shape, including beefing up support for companies actively raising employee wages.

China's economic growth slows to 4.9% in 3Q

Officials of China's National Bureau of Statistics attend a press conference in Beijing on Oct. 18, 2021. China's economy grew 4.9 percent from a year earlier during the July-September period, but the pace of expansion slowed.

China's economic growth slows to 4.9% in 3Q

Chinese National Bureau of Statistics spokesman Fu Linghui speaks at a press conference in Beijing on Oct. 18, 2021. China's economy grew 4.9 percent from a year earlier during the July-September period, but the pace of expansion slowed.

TSMC plans to build chip plant in Japan in 2022

Japanese Economy, Trade and Industry Minister Koichi Hagiuda meets the press in Tokyo on Oct. 14, 2021, over Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co.'s plan to build an advanced chip-making factory in Japan in 2022. TSMC CEO C.C. Wei unveiled the plan earlier in the day, saying the plant will start operations in 2024.

Inauguration of Japan PM Kishida's Cabinet

Japanese Economy, Trade and Industry Minister Koichi Hagiuda arrives at the prime minister's office in Tokyo on Oct. 4, 2021, before his attestation ceremony at the Imperial Palace. New Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's Cabinet was inaugurated the same day.

Italy: Fridays For Future Protest During Pre-COP26 Period In Milan

Fridays for Future rally has taken place in Milan on October 1, during the Pre-COP26 Summit period. This protest involved students marching on street on Fridays demanding government to take actions on climate change issue. Greta Thunberg would join the demonstration as well.

Italy: Protester Chanting At Pre-COP 26 Summit Venue In Milan

Pre-COP 26 Summit is held in Milan, Italy, from September 30 to October 2. Many demonstrators were seen around the event venue, and one arrest was made. This video shows that young protesters entered one of the speech scene while holding placards. The speaker had to stop the talking and waited.

Italy: Greta Thunberg Speaks At Youth4Climate Summit In Milan

Greta Thunberg gave a speech at the Youth4Climate summit in Milan, Italy, on Tuesday. She stole the show by describing global leaders’ actions and word toward climate emgergecy as “blah, blah, blah” because they were just beautiful words. Her speech received applause from the audience.

Japan opposition party on ex-PM Abe's economic policy

Yukio Edano, head of the main opposition Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan, speaks to reporters in Tokyo on Sept. 21, 2021, about the party's report on former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's economy-boosting program, dubbed "Abenomics."

Japan opposition party on ex-PM Abe's economic policy

Yukio Edano (L), head of the main opposition Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan, receives a report in Tokyo on Sept. 21, 2021, from Kenji Eda, an executive deputy leader of the party, on former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's economy-boosting program, dubbed "Abenomics."

Prime minister Jean Castex visiting the offshore site - St Nazaire

A maritime gendarmerie boat was seen during the trip of French Prime Minister Jean Castex to Saint-Nazaire, in western France, on Saturday August 28, 2021. Accompanied by Barbara Pompili, Minister of Ecological Transition and Agnes Pannier-Runacher, Minister Delegate to the Minister of 'Economy, Finance and Recovery, responsible for Industry, the head of the French government visited the site of the Saint-Nazaire offshore wind farm, the first project of this type in France. Photo by Ronan Houssin / ABACAPRESS.COM

Prime minister Jean Castex visiting the offshore site - St Nazaire

French Prime Minister Jean Castex traveling to Saint-Nazaire, in the West of France, Saturday August 28, 2021. Accompanied by Barbara Pompili, Minister of Ecological Transition and Agnès Pannier-Runacher, Minister Delegate to the Minister of the Economy, Finance and Recovery, responsible for Industry, the head of the French government visited the site of the Saint-Nazaire offshore wind farm, the first project of this type in France. In the photo, the site located off Saint-Nazaire. Photo by Ronan Houssin / ABACAPRESS.COM

Prime Minister Jean Castex visits the offshore wind farm - Saint-Nazaire

French Prime Minister Jean Castex traveling to Saint-Nazaire, in the West of France, Saturday August 28, 2021. Accompanied by Barbara Pompili, Minister of Ecological Transition and Agnes Pannier-Runacher, Minister Delegate to the Minister of 'Economy, Finance and Recovery, responsible for Industry, the head of the French government visited the site of the Saint-Nazaire offshore wind farm, the first project of this type in France. Photo by Ronan Houssin/ABACAPRESS.COM

Prime Minister Jean Castex visits the offshore wind farm - Saint-Nazaire

French Prime Minister Jean Castex traveling to Saint-Nazaire, in the West of France, Saturday August 28, 2021. Accompanied by Barbara Pompili, Minister of Ecological Transition and Agnes Pannier-Runacher, Minister Delegate to the Minister of 'Economy, Finance and Recovery, responsible for Industry, the head of the French government visited the site of the Saint-Nazaire offshore wind farm, the first project of this type in France. Photo by Ronan Houssin/ABACAPRESS.COM

Prime minister Jean Castex visiting the offshore site - St Nazaire

French Prime Minister Jean Castex traveling to Saint-Nazaire, in the West of France, Saturday August 28, 2021. Accompanied by Barbara Pompili, Minister of Ecological Transition and Agnes Pannier-Runacher, Minister Delegate to the Minister of 'Economy, Finance and Recovery, responsible for Industry, the head of the French government visited the site of the Saint-Nazaire offshore wind farm, the first project of this type in France. Photo by Ronan Houssin/ABACAPRESS.COM

Prime minister Jean Castex visiting the offshore site - St Nazaire

French Prime Minister Jean Castex traveling to Saint-Nazaire, in the West of France, Saturday August 28, 2021. Accompanied by Barbara Pompili, Minister of Ecological Transition and Agnes Pannier-Runacher, Minister Delegate to the Minister of 'Economy, Finance and Recovery, responsible for Industry, the head of the French government visited the site of the Saint-Nazaire offshore wind farm, the first project of this type in France. Photo by Ronan Houssin/ABACAPRESS.COM

Prime minister Jean Castex visiting the offshore site - St Nazaire

French Prime Minister Jean Castex traveling to Saint-Nazaire, in the West of France, Saturday August 28, 2021. Accompanied by Barbara Pompili, Minister of Ecological Transition and Agnes Pannier-Runacher, Minister Delegate to the Minister of 'Economy, Finance and Recovery, responsible for Industry, the head of the French government visited the site of the Saint-Nazaire offshore wind farm, the first project of this type in France. Photo by Ronan Houssin/ABACAPRESS.COM

Prime Minister Jean Castex visits the offshore wind farm - Saint-Nazaire

French Prime Minister Jean Castex traveling to Saint-Nazaire, in the West of France, Saturday August 28, 2021. Accompanied by Barbara Pompili, Minister of Ecological Transition and Agnes Pannier-Runacher, Minister Delegate to the Minister of 'Economy, Finance and Recovery, responsible for Industry, the head of the French government visited the site of the Saint-Nazaire offshore wind farm, the first project of this type in France. Photo by Ronan Houssin/ABACAPRESS.COM

Prime minister Jean Castex visiting the offshore site - St Nazaire

French Prime Minister Jean Castex traveling to Saint-Nazaire, in the West of France, Saturday August 28, 2021. Accompanied by Barbara Pompili, Minister of Ecological Transition and Agnes Pannier-Runacher, Minister Delegate to the Minister of 'Economy, Finance and Recovery, responsible for Industry, the head of the French government visited the site of the Saint-Nazaire offshore wind farm, the first project of this type in France. Photo by Ronan Houssin/ABACAPRESS.COM

Prime minister Jean Castex visiting the offshore site - St Nazaire

French Prime Minister Jean Castex traveling to Saint-Nazaire, in the West of France, Saturday August 28, 2021. Accompanied by Barbara Pompili, Minister of Ecological Transition and Agnès Pannier-Runacher, Minister Delegate to the Minister of the Economy, Finance and Recovery, responsible for Industry, the head of the French government visited the site of the Saint-Nazaire offshore wind farm, the first project of this type in France. In the photo, the site located off Saint-Nazaire. Photo by Ronan Houssin / ABACAPRESS.COM

Prime minister Jean Castex visiting the offshore site - St Nazaire

French Prime Minister Jean Castex traveling to Saint-Nazaire, in the West of France, Saturday August 28, 2021. Accompanied by Barbara Pompili, Minister of Ecological Transition and Agnes Pannier-Runacher, Minister Delegate to the Minister of 'Economy, Finance and Recovery, responsible for Industry, the head of the French government visited the site of the Saint-Nazaire offshore wind farm, the first project of this type in France. Photo by Ronan Houssin/ABACAPRESS.COM

Prime minister Jean Castex visiting the offshore site - St Nazaire

French Prime Minister Jean Castex traveling to Saint-Nazaire, in the West of France, Saturday August 28, 2021. Accompanied by Barbara Pompili, Minister of Ecological Transition and Agnes Pannier-Runacher, Minister Delegate to the Minister of 'Economy, Finance and Recovery, responsible for Industry, the head of the French government visited the site of the Saint-Nazaire offshore wind farm, the first project of this type in France. Photo by Ronan Houssin/ABACAPRESS.COM

Prime minister Jean Castex visiting the offshore site - St Nazaire

French Prime Minister Jean Castex traveling to Saint-Nazaire, in the West of France, Saturday August 28, 2021. Accompanied by Barbara Pompili, Minister of Ecological Transition and Agnes Pannier-Runacher, Minister Delegate to the Minister of 'Economy, Finance and Recovery, responsible for Industry, the head of the French government visited the site of the Saint-Nazaire offshore wind farm, the first project of this type in France. Photo by Ronan Houssin/ABACAPRESS.COM

Prime Minister Jean Castex visits the offshore wind farm - Saint-Nazaire

French Prime Minister Jean Castex traveling to Saint-Nazaire, in the West of France, Saturday August 28, 2021. Accompanied by Barbara Pompili, Minister of Ecological Transition and Agnes Pannier-Runacher, Minister Delegate to the Minister of 'Economy, Finance and Recovery, responsible for Industry, the head of the French government visited the site of the Saint-Nazaire offshore wind farm, the first project of this type in France. Photo by Ronan Houssin/ABACAPRESS.COM

Prime Minister Jean Castex visits the offshore wind farm - Saint-Nazaire

French Prime Minister Jean Castex traveling to Saint-Nazaire, in the West of France, Saturday August 28, 2021. Accompanied by Barbara Pompili, Minister of Ecological Transition and Agnes Pannier-Runacher, Minister Delegate to the Minister of 'Economy, Finance and Recovery, responsible for Industry, the head of the French government visited the site of the Saint-Nazaire offshore wind farm, the first project of this type in France. Photo by Ronan Houssin/ABACAPRESS.COM

Prime minister Jean Castex visiting the offshore site - St Nazaire

French Prime Minister Jean Castex traveling to Saint-Nazaire, in the West of France, Saturday August 28, 2021. Accompanied by Barbara Pompili, Minister of Ecological Transition and Agnès Pannier-Runacher, Minister Delegate to the Minister of the Economy, Finance and Recovery, responsible for Industry, the head of the French government visited the site of the Saint-Nazaire offshore wind farm, the first project of this type in France. In the photo, the site located off Saint-Nazaire. Photo by Ronan Houssin / ABACAPRESS.COM

Prime minister Jean Castex visiting the offshore site - St Nazaire

French Prime Minister Jean Castex traveling to Saint-Nazaire, in the West of France, Saturday August 28, 2021. Accompanied by Barbara Pompili, Minister of Ecological Transition and Agnès Pannier-Runacher, Minister Delegate to the Minister of the Economy, Finance and Recovery, responsible for Industry, the head of the French government visited the site of the Saint-Nazaire offshore wind farm, the first project of this type in France. In the photo, the site located off Saint-Nazaire. Photo by Ronan Houssin / ABACAPRESS.COM

Prime Minister Jean Castex visits the offshore wind farm - Saint-Nazaire

French Prime Minister Jean Castex traveling to Saint-Nazaire, in the West of France, Saturday August 28, 2021. Accompanied by Barbara Pompili, Minister of Ecological Transition and Agnes Pannier-Runacher, Minister Delegate to the Minister of 'Economy, Finance and Recovery, responsible for Industry, the head of the French government visited the site of the Saint-Nazaire offshore wind farm, the first project of this type in France. Photo by Ronan Houssin/ABACAPRESS.COM

Prime minister Jean Castex visiting the offshore site - St Nazaire

French Prime Minister Jean Castex traveling to Saint-Nazaire, in the West of France, Saturday August 28, 2021. Accompanied by Barbara Pompili, Minister of Ecological Transition and Agnes Pannier-Runacher, Minister Delegate to the Minister of 'Economy, Finance and Recovery, responsible for Industry, the head of the French government visited the site of the Saint-Nazaire offshore wind farm, the first project of this type in France. Photo by Ronan Houssin/ABACAPRESS.COM

Prime minister Jean Castex visiting the offshore site - St Nazaire

French Prime Minister Jean Castex traveling to Saint-Nazaire, in the West of France, Saturday August 28, 2021. Accompanied by Barbara Pompili, Minister of Ecological Transition and Agnes Pannier-Runacher, Minister Delegate to the Minister of 'Economy, Finance and Recovery, responsible for Industry, the head of the French government visited the site of the Saint-Nazaire offshore wind farm, the first project of this type in France. Photo by Ronan Houssin/ABACAPRESS.COM

Prime Minister Jean Castex visits the offshore wind farm - Saint-Nazaire

French Prime Minister Jean Castex traveling to Saint-Nazaire, in the West of France, Saturday August 28, 2021. Accompanied by Barbara Pompili, Minister of Ecological Transition and Agnes Pannier-Runacher, Minister Delegate to the Minister of 'Economy, Finance and Recovery, responsible for Industry, the head of the French government visited the site of the Saint-Nazaire offshore wind farm, the first project of this type in France. Photo by Ronan Houssin/ABACAPRESS.COM

Prime Minister Jean Castex visits the offshore wind farm - Saint-Nazaire

French Prime Minister Jean Castex traveling to Saint-Nazaire, in the West of France, Saturday August 28, 2021. Accompanied by Barbara Pompili, Minister of Ecological Transition and Agnes Pannier-Runacher, Minister Delegate to the Minister of 'Economy, Finance and Recovery, responsible for Industry, the head of the French government visited the site of the Saint-Nazaire offshore wind farm, the first project of this type in France. Photo by Ronan Houssin/ABACAPRESS.COM

Prime Minister Jean Castex visits the offshore wind farm - Saint-Nazaire

French Prime Minister Jean Castex traveling to Saint-Nazaire, in the West of France, Saturday August 28, 2021. Accompanied by Barbara Pompili, Minister of Ecological Transition and Agnes Pannier-Runacher, Minister Delegate to the Minister of 'Economy, Finance and Recovery, responsible for Industry, the head of the French government visited the site of the Saint-Nazaire offshore wind farm, the first project of this type in France. Photo by Ronan Houssin/ABACAPRESS.COM

Prime minister Jean Castex visiting the offshore site - St Nazaire

French Prime Minister Jean Castex traveling to Saint-Nazaire, in the West of France, Saturday August 28, 2021. Accompanied by Barbara Pompili, Minister of Ecological Transition and Agnes Pannier-Runacher, Minister Delegate to the Minister of 'Economy, Finance and Recovery, responsible for Industry, the head of the French government visited the site of the Saint-Nazaire offshore wind farm, the first project of this type in France. Photo by Ronan Houssin/ABACAPRESS.COM

Prime minister Jean Castex visiting the offshore site - St Nazaire

French Prime Minister Jean Castex traveling to Saint-Nazaire, in the West of France, Saturday August 28, 2021. Accompanied by Barbara Pompili, Minister of Ecological Transition and Agnes Pannier-Runacher, Minister Delegate to the Minister of 'Economy, Finance and Recovery, responsible for Industry, the head of the French government visited the site of the Saint-Nazaire offshore wind farm, the first project of this type in France. Photo by Ronan Houssin/ABACAPRESS.COM

Prime minister Jean Castex visiting the offshore site - St Nazaire

French Prime Minister Jean Castex traveling to Saint-Nazaire, in the West of France, Saturday August 28, 2021. Accompanied by Barbara Pompili, Minister of Ecological Transition and Agnes Pannier-Runacher, Minister Delegate to the Minister of 'Economy, Finance and Recovery, responsible for Industry, the head of the French government visited the site of the Saint-Nazaire offshore wind farm, the first project of this type in France. Photo by Ronan Houssin/ABACAPRESS.COM

Prime minister Jean Castex visiting the offshore site - St Nazaire

French Prime Minister Jean Castex traveling to Saint-Nazaire, in the West of France, Saturday August 28, 2021. Accompanied by Barbara Pompili, Minister of Ecological Transition and Agnes Pannier-Runacher, Minister Delegate to the Minister of 'Economy, Finance and Recovery, responsible for Industry, the head of the French government visited the site of the Saint-Nazaire offshore wind farm, the first project of this type in France. Photo by Ronan Houssin/ABACAPRESS.COM

Prime Minister Jean Castex visits the offshore wind farm - Saint-Nazaire

French Prime Minister Jean Castex traveling to Saint-Nazaire, in the West of France, Saturday August 28, 2021. Accompanied by Barbara Pompili, Minister of Ecological Transition and Agnes Pannier-Runacher, Minister Delegate to the Minister of 'Economy, Finance and Recovery, responsible for Industry, the head of the French government visited the site of the Saint-Nazaire offshore wind farm, the first project of this type in France. Photo by Ronan Houssin/ABACAPRESS.COM

Prime minister Jean Castex visiting the offshore site - St Nazaire

A maritime gendarmerie boat was seen during the trip of French Prime Minister Jean Castex to Saint-Nazaire, in western France, on Saturday August 28, 2021. Accompanied by Barbara Pompili, Minister of Ecological Transition and Agnes Pannier-Runacher, Minister Delegate to the Minister of 'Economy, Finance and Recovery, responsible for Industry, the head of the French government visited the site of the Saint-Nazaire offshore wind farm, the first project of this type in France. Photo by Ronan Houssin / ABACAPRESS.COM

Prime minister Jean Castex visiting the offshore site - St Nazaire

French Prime Minister Jean Castex traveling to Saint-Nazaire, in the West of France, Saturday August 28, 2021. Accompanied by Barbara Pompili, Minister of Ecological Transition and Agnes Pannier-Runacher, Minister Delegate to the Minister of 'Economy, Finance and Recovery, responsible for Industry, the head of the French government visited the site of the Saint-Nazaire offshore wind farm, the first project of this type in France. Photo by Ronan Houssin/ABACAPRESS.COM

Prime minister Jean Castex visiting the offshore site - St Nazaire

A maritime gendarmerie boat was seen during the trip of French Prime Minister Jean Castex to Saint-Nazaire, in western France, on Saturday August 28, 2021. Accompanied by Barbara Pompili, Minister of Ecological Transition and Agnes Pannier-Runacher, Minister Delegate to the Minister of 'Economy, Finance and Recovery, responsible for Industry, the head of the French government visited the site of the Saint-Nazaire offshore wind farm, the first project of this type in France. Photo by Ronan Houssin / ABACAPRESS.COM

Prime minister Jean Castex visiting the offshore site - St Nazaire

French Prime Minister Jean Castex traveling to Saint-Nazaire, in the West of France, Saturday August 28, 2021. Accompanied by Barbara Pompili, Minister of Ecological Transition and Agnes Pannier-Runacher, Minister Delegate to the Minister of 'Economy, Finance and Recovery, responsible for Industry, the head of the French government visited the site of the Saint-Nazaire offshore wind farm, the first project of this type in France. Photo by Ronan Houssin/ABACAPRESS.COM

Prime minister Jean Castex visiting the offshore site - St Nazaire

French Prime Minister Jean Castex traveling to Saint-Nazaire, in the West of France, Saturday August 28, 2021. Accompanied by Barbara Pompili, Minister of Ecological Transition and Agnes Pannier-Runacher, Minister Delegate to the Minister of 'Economy, Finance and Recovery, responsible for Industry, the head of the French government visited the site of the Saint-Nazaire offshore wind farm, the first project of this type in France. Photo by Ronan Houssin/ABACAPRESS.COM