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...
Indigenous Protesters Storm COP30 Venue in Brazil
Tensions flared at the COP30 climate summit in Belem, Brazil, on Tuesday when dozens of Indigenous protesters forced their way into the U.N. venue,...
IEA Warns: Oil and Gas Demand Likely to Rise Until 2050, Missing Climate Goals
The International Energy Agency (IEA) said on Wednesday that global oil and gas demand could continue growing until 2050 a reversal from its earlier...
Seoul Backs UN Move on North Korean Rights Despite Pyongyang’s Ire
South Korea announced on Wednesday that it will co-sponsor the annual U.N. resolution condemning North Korea’s human rights violations, reaffirming its commitment to international...
Afghan Families Face Hunger and Debt as Economy Collapses: UNDP
Afghanistan’s economic recovery is collapsing under compounding crises, with nine in ten households resorting to desperate survival measures skipping meals, selling possessions, or taking...
Vietnam Pushes for Swift Trade Deal as U.S. Targets Massive Deficit
Vietnam and the United States are moving closer to a bilateral trade agreement, with Deputy Prime Minister Bui Thanh Son saying on Wednesday that...
Tokyo Protests Moscow’s Expanded Entry Ban
Tensions between Japan and Russia escalated further on Wednesday after Moscow extended its entry ban to 30 more Japanese citizens, including Foreign Ministry spokesperson...
Labubu Brings a Shopping Frenzy to London for Singles’ Day
Labubu dolls were very popular during a shopping livestream in London on Tuesday, as Alibaba's AliExpress brought China's Singles' Day shopping event to the...