Saudi crown prince visits Washington as US lawmakers prepare for meetings

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is preparing to meet members of the United States Congress on Wednesday as he continues a visit aimed at highlighting the strength of current economic and security ties between Riyadh and Washington. His meetings on Capitol Hill

UN seeks urgent access to al Fashir amid reports of severe abuses in Sudan

The United Nations is trying to secure immediate access to the city of al Fashir in Sudan’s Darfur region after witnesses described alarming levels of violence and retaliation following a recent takeover by the Rapid Support Forces. The situation in the city has

German finance minister warns Europe must avoid losing out in competition with China

Germany’s finance minister has said that Europe cannot afford to fall behind in global economic competition, stressing that the region must protect its industries from practices viewed as unfair. His comments reflect growing concern in Berlin and across the European Union about how

Brazil approves Chinese naval visit as US research ship schedules nearby stop

Brazil has formally approved a visit by a Chinese navy hospital ship, bringing an end to months of internal discussions over the presence of foreign vessels at a time when global powers are expanding their activity in South America. The decision comes as

Air strike on Palestinian camp in Lebanon leaves 13 dead as tensions rise

An Israeli air strike on a Palestinian refugee camp in southern Lebanon has left thirteen people dead and several others injured, according to Lebanese authorities and state media. The incident marks the deadliest attack on Lebanese territory since a ceasefire was reached a

Deadly strikes hit Ukraine as peace discussions begin in Turkey

A new wave of Russian missile and drone attacks struck multiple Ukrainian cities overnight, killing at least twenty five people and adding fresh uncertainty to President Volodymyr Zelensky’s effort to restart the peace process. The attacks came just hours before the Ukrainian leader

China shows small rise in US Treasury holdings while overall decline continues

China recorded a modest increase in its US Treasury holdings during August and September, although the slight rise did little to change the broader pattern of a long running reduction in its exposure to United States government debt. The movement comes at a

UK issues warning as Russian vessel operates close to national waters

The United Kingdom has issued a clear warning after a Russian military vessel moved close to its territorial waters and was linked to activities that raised security concerns. The ship, known as Yantar, has been observed near the northern coast of Scotland, prompting

Chinese crypto founders pause major ether digital asset treasury plan

A group of prominent Chinese cryptocurrency entrepreneurs has put a planned five hundred million United States dollars ether digital asset treasury project on hold as the global crypto market continues to struggle. People familiar with the matter say the decision reflects a cautious

UBTech prepares major expansion as humanoid robot costs continue to fall

UBTech Robotics is preparing for a significant increase in its humanoid robot production as the company benefits from falling manufacturing costs and strong demand from industrial users. Executives say the company expects its output to grow rapidly in the next two years as