Singapore Sanctions Israeli Settlers Over West Bank Violence
Singapore announced financial sanctions and entry bans on four Israeli settlers accused of committing “egregious acts of extreme violence” against Palestinians in the West...
Global Stocks Slide as U.S. Jobs Muddy Fed Outlook
Global equity markets fell sharply on Friday after a U.S. jobs report failed to provide clarity on the Federal Reserve’s near-term interest rate policy....
EU Eyes Stakes in Australian Critical Minerals
The European Union is preparing to take direct stakes in Australian critical minerals projects, a move aimed at securing supplies of lithium, rare earths,...
Brazil Bets on Forest Economy Ahead of COP30
Belem, the host of COP30, is trying to show that the Amazon can generate jobs without clearing trees. Para state has launched a new...
China Warns Citizens Risk Becoming “Mining Slaves” in CAR Gold Rush
China’s embassy in the Central African Republic (CAR) has taken the unusual step of issuing a sharply worded warning that Chinese nationals seeking work...
Zelenskiy Weighs U.S. Peace Plan as Europe Warns: No Surrender
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy signaled readiness for “constructive, honest” work with Washington on a U.S.-backed plan to end the war, after meeting U.S. Army...
Israeli Airstrikes Kill Four in Southern Gaza as Ceasefire Frays
A U.S.-brokered ceasefire has been in place for nearly six weeks, intended to dial down a two-year war that has devastated Gaza and displaced...
Turkey to Host COP31, Australia to Lead Climate Negotiations
Turkey will host next year’s UN climate summit, COP31, while Australia will chair negotiations among governments, according to Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. The...
Chinese Research Vessels, U.S. Military Exercises Heighten Tensions in North Pacific
Last month, five Chinese research vessels, including those used for space and missile tracking and underwater mapping, were active in the northwest Pacific, according...
Markets Soar on Nvidia Earnings as U.S. Jobs Report Adds Global Uncertainty
Global stock markets surged following Nvidia’s earnings, which exceeded Wall Street expectations and eased concerns about an AI-driven market bubble. The tech giant’s strong...