Commodities Slide as Global Tensions Ease; Precious Metals and Oil Hit Hard
Commodity prices fell sharply on Thursday, with losses spanning precious metals, oil and industrial metals, as easing geopolitical tensions and a firmer U.S. dollar...
Cambodia Seeks French Historical Records to Resolve Thai Border Dispute
Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet has requested historical documents from France to help settle a long-running border dispute with Thailand, the country’s foreign ministry...
China’s Aerospace Times Feipeng Pushes Global Expansion as Domestic Drone Market Heats Up
Chinese civil drone maker Aerospace Times Feipeng is accelerating its push into overseas markets, targeting Southeast Asia and the Middle East as fierce competition...
French Diplomat Says Taiwan Strait Naval Missions Uphold International Law
Naval missions by foreign countries in the Taiwan Strait are intended to uphold international law rather than provoke China, France’s de facto ambassador to...
US Intelligence Probe of Puerto Rico Voting Machines Raises Election Security and Authority
A previously undisclosed investigation led by the office of U.S. Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard examined electronic voting machines used in Puerto Rico...
Trump’s One-Year Africa Trade Act Extension: A ‘Fragile’ Reprieve, Analysts Say
Washington's extension of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) for one year is seen as a temporary solution, with uncertainty surrounding South Africa's...
Ukraine, Russia wrap first day of US-brokered peace talks in Abu Dhabi
Ukrainian and Russian negotiators ended the first day of talks in Abu Dhabi, supported by the U. S., aimed at resolving the ongoing conflict...
De-Escalation on the Agenda as US and Iran Resume Nuclear Talks in Oman
The U. S. and Iran are set to have talks in Oman on Friday, focusing solely on Iran's nuclear program as Tehran has requested...
Russia Faces Potential Tripling of Budget Deficit as Oil Revenues Fall
Russia's public deficit could increase significantly, potentially reaching nearly triple the official target by the end of 2026. This projection comes as a result...
To Counter Sabotage and Disinformation, Germany Seeks New Spy Powers
Germany's government aims to give its spy agencies more powers to fight rising hybrid threats. This move is sensitive due to Germany's strict post-war...