Trump Secures Netanyahu’s Backing for Gaza Peace Plan, But Hamas Response Unclear
U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Monday that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had agreed to a Washington-sponsored peace proposal aimed at ending nearly...
Maduro Expands Security Powers as Venezuela Braces for Possible U.S. Action
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has signed a decree granting sweeping security powers to the armed forces in the event of a U.S. military intervention,...
Why the U.S. Gaza Governance Proposal Risks Repeating Old Mistakes
The White House’s proposal for a “temporary” governance structure in Gaza, with Donald Trump at the helm of an international supervisory board and Tony...
Pop Mart Bets on Disney-Inspired Playbook to Turn Labubu Into Lasting Global Brand
Pop Mart, the Chinese art toy giant behind the viral monster figurine Labubu, is drawing inspiration from Disney to transform its blockbuster hit into...
U.S. Shutdown Looms as Trump, Democrats Fail to Break Deadlock
The U.S. appeared on the brink of a partial government shutdown after a tense White House meeting between President Donald Trump and Democratic leaders...
Asian Markets Rise, Gold Hits Record as U.S. Shutdown Looms; Oil Slips
Asian stocks edged higher on Tuesday and gold extended its record ascent as investors braced for a possible U.S. government shutdown that could delay...
Eutelsat Races to Close Funding Gap as Europe Seeks Starlink Alternative
Satellite operator Eutelsat is banking on fresh investment from European governments to strengthen its challenge to Elon Musk’s Starlink, after securing a 1.5-billion-euro ($1.8...
Solar Power Brings Light to Yemen’s Energy Crisis
Yemen’s first large-scale solar power plant is offering much-needed relief to Aden, a city long plagued by electricity shortages that intensify during the summer...
Visa Embraces Stablecoins to Shake Up Cross-Border Payments
Visa is piloting a new system that lets businesses fund international payments with stablecoins instead of pre-depositing cash in local accounts, signaling a major...
Moldova Chooses Europe Over Russia in Landmark Election
Moldova’s pro-EU ruling party has won a decisive victory in parliamentary elections, signaling the country’s determination to pursue European integration despite pressure and interference...