Melania Trump presided over a United Nations Security Council meeting focused on children, technology and education in conflict, marking a historic first for the global body. It was the first time the spouse of a sitting world leader chaired a session of the
China has strongly condemned the recent military strikes on Iran by the United States and Israel, urging an immediate ceasefire and a return to diplomatic negotiations to prevent further escalation across the Middle East. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi described the attacks as
Pope Leo used the opening hours of his visit to Beirut on Sunday to call on Lebanon’s political leaders to put aside divisions and work together for peace, saying the country’s people deserved stability after years of hardship. The trip marks the second
The United States is preparing to supply Saudi Arabia with its most advanced F-35 stealth fighter jets, a development that many analysts view as part of a shifting Middle East strategy. While Washington has long prioritised preserving Israel’s military advantage in the region,
Payment firms and lending platforms expand beyond domestic markets. China’s fintech sector, once primarily focused on domestic consumers, is now exporting its innovations abroad. By 2025, payment providers, digital lending platforms, and wealth management apps are gaining ground in Asia, Africa, and the
