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Taiwan President Urges China to Prioritise Economy Over Expansion
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te said China should prioritise stabilising its economy instead of pushing territorial claims, stating that Beijing’s focus should be on domestic needs rather than expansion. His remarks were made during an intervie...
Lebanese PM: Peace Must Come Before Any Economic Ties With Israel
Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam said a long-term peace agreement with Israel could eventually...
HSBC Names Brendan Nelson as New Chairman, Succeeding Mark Tucker
HSBC has confirmed that Brendan Nelson will become the bank’s new Group Chairman, succeeding Mark...
Xi and Macron Meet in Beijing Amid China-Europe Tensions
Chinese President Xi Jinping met with French President Emmanuel Macron in Beijing on December 4,...
Pope Urges US to Avoid Military Action Against Venezuela's Maduro
Pope Leo has urged the United States not to pursue military action to remove Venezuela’s...
Slovakia's Overhaul of Whistleblower Office Triggers Pushback
Slovakia’s parliament on Tuesday approved the first stage of a bill to dismantle the independent...
Bank of England Warns AI and Lending Pose Growing Financial Risks
The Bank of England (BoE) issued a sharp warning in its half-yearly Financial Stability Report,...
Sam Altman Declares Code Red as Google Gemini Intensifies Competition
OpenAI’s CEO Sam Altman has reportedly issued a company-wide “code red” alert, signalling an...
South Korea's Lee Says Martial-Law Clean-Up Still Unfinished
On the first anniversary of the attempted martial law declaration, South Korea’s President Lee Jae Myung said Wednesday the nation’s work to repair institutions and accountability mechanisms remains incomplete, even after a year of legal actio.
UK Exit from Mozambique LNG Funding Hurts Africa's Energy Justice
The UK government’s recent decision to withdraw $1.15 billion in support from the TotalEnergies-led Mozambique LNG project is a concerning example of Western policy priorities undermining Africa’s development. Announced on Monday, the decision com...
Macron Begins China Visit as Europe Balances Reliance and Rivalry
French President Emmanuel Macron begins a three-day state visit to China at a time when Europe is attempting to maintain cooperation while confronting rising trade and geopolitical tensions. His meetings in Beijing and Chengdu will focus on trad...
Trump Invites Netanyahu to White House After Call on Gaza and Syria
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held a phone call with U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday, during which Trump invited him to visit the White House “in the near future,” according to a statement from Netanyahu’s office. The call focus...
