Chinese Rare Earth Magnet Exports to the United States Reach Highest Level in Nine Months as Trade Tensions Ease

China’s exports of rare earth permanent magnets to the United States climbed to their strongest level in nine months in October, marking a notable shift after months of uncertainty and back and forth maneuvering between the two countries over export controls. The increase

Princess Diana Joins Paris Wax Museum in Her Iconic Revenge Dress

The Grevin wax museum in Paris welcomed a striking new figure on Thursday, unveiling a lifelike model of Princess Diana dressed in the famous black evening gown often referred to as her revenge dress. The off the shoulder outfit, which Diana wore shortly

Trump Escalates Pressure on Disney’s ABC After Reporter Presses Saudi Crown Prince on Khashoggi Killing

The White House has intensified its criticism of ABC News after US President Donald Trump publicly lashed out at one of the network’s correspondents for questioning Saudi Arabia’s crown prince about the 2018 killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi. The dispute, which began with

Malaysia Turns Toward Africa as a Strategic Partner for New Supply Chains and Expanding Markets

Malaysia is stepping up its engagement with Africa as Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim embarks on visits to Ethiopia, South Africa and Kenya, framing the continent as a growing “strategic collaborator” for new trade routes, diversified supply chains and rising consumer markets. The outreach

Nvidia Reports Record Revenue Despite Sharp Decline in China Sales Under Export Controls

US chipmaker Nvidia has expressed frustration over the export restrictions that have limited its access to China’s fast growing artificial intelligence market, but those challenges did little to slow the company’s overall momentum. Nvidia posted record breaking earnings for the third quarter, showcasing

Chinese Tech Titans From Kuaishou to Tencent See Early Payoff From Major AI Investments

China’s largest technology companies are beginning to show clear results from the massive resources they have poured into artificial intelligence. Recent quarterly earnings reveal that AI is already reshaping their business models, boosting revenue and improving operational efficiency, according to analysts watching the

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