Oil Surge and AI Boom Send Global Markets in Opposite Directions
Global markets opened the week with a split narrative as geopolitical tensions and technology optimism pulled investors in different directions. Oil prices surged after...
Trump Tells Iran to Call as Talks Stall and Diplomacy Shifts to Moscow
Donald Trump signaled that Iran could directly initiate negotiations to end the ongoing conflict, stressing that any agreement must ensure Tehran never acquires nuclear...
Zelenskiy Visits Saudi Arabia to Boost Security Ties and Expand Regional Cooperation
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy arrived in Jeddah on Friday for his second visit to Saudi Arabia within a month. The trip comes as Ukraine...
Israel and Lebanon prolong ceasefire as Trump seeks lasting Iran Deal
Israel and Lebanon have agreed to extend their ceasefire for three weeks following talks at the White House brokered by Donald Trump. The truce...
Hezbollah Says Ceasefire ‘meaningless’ Amid Ongoing Israeli Attacks
A United States mediated ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon has come under strain after Hezbollah dismissed the agreement as ineffective. The truce, which took...
Delaying Climate Action Locks in Higher Sea Levels by 2100
New research shows that the most optimistic projections for sea level rise may no longer be achievable as global warming accelerates ice loss. Historically,...
DeepSeek Launches V4 AI Model on Huawei Chips
Chinese AI startup DeepSeek has released a preview of its new V4 model, designed to run on hardware from Huawei. The move highlights Beijing’s...
ASEAN pushes Myanmar on political prisoners as Suu Kyi welfare draws renewed concern
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations, led this year by the Philippines, has renewed calls for Myanmar’s military authorities to release more political prisoners,...
China restricts dual use exports to seven European defence related entities over Taiwan arms links
China has announced an immediate ban on exports of dual use items to seven European entities, citing their involvement in arms sales to Taiwan...
EU Approves €90 Billion Ukraine Loan and Expands Sanctions on Russia
The European Union has formally approved a €90 billion financial package for Ukraine alongside its 20th round of sanctions against Russia. The decision comes...