Iran’s Balancing Act: Loosening the Veil, Tightening the Noose
In Tehran’s cafés and crowded streets, unveiled women and mixed gatherings signal visible social relaxation a striking shift from the rigid moral codes that...
GE, Siemens in Talks to Supply Turbines for Syria Power Rebuild
U.S. energy firm GE Vernova (GEV.N) and Germany’s Siemens Energy (ENR1n.DE) are in discussions to supply gas turbines for a $7 billion reconstruction project...
China Stocks Edge Higher as New Energy Shares Surge Ahead of Key Data
China’s major stock indexes rose on Thursday, buoyed by strong gains in the new energy sector, as investors positioned ahead of a fresh batch...
Trump Signs Deal Ending Longest U.S. Government Shutdown
President Donald Trump on Wednesday signed legislation ending the 43-day government shutdown the longest in U.S. history after both chambers of Congress approved a...
Russia’s Lavrov Urges U.S. Restraint, Warns Against Escalating Ukraine Conflict
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said he hoped Washington would avoid any actions that could further escalate the war in Ukraine, voicing cautious optimism...
Epstein Emails Renew Scrutiny of Trump
Newly released emails have reignited questions about former President Donald Trump’s past association with Jeffrey Epstein, the financier and convicted sex offender who died...
Kremlin Confirms Failed Back-Channel Talks With Britain Over Ukraine
The Kremlin confirmed that contact took place between Britain’s National Security Adviser Jonathan Powell and Kremlin foreign policy aide Yuri Ushakov. The exchange, reportedly...
Russia to Issue First Yuan-Denominated Domestic Bonds on December 8
Russia will sell its first yuan-denominated domestic government bonds on December 8, with maturities ranging from three to seven years, the Finance Ministry announced...
Israel Reopens Zikim Crossing to Let Humanitarian Aid Into Northern Gaza
Israel reopened the Zikim Crossing in northern Gaza on Wednesday, allowing humanitarian aid trucks to enter the enclave, according to COGAT, the Israeli military...
European Shares Hit Record as U.S. Shutdown Hopes Lift Markets
European equities surged to record highs on Wednesday as investors were buoyed by signs that the historic U.S. government shutdown could soon end. The...