Nepal PM Calls Floods a Global Warning, Proposes Himalayan Climate Body
Nepal's PM Balendra Shah told the UN General Assembly that last month's deadly floods were a warning to the world and proposed a Himalayan Climate Resilience Mechanism.
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Morocco's PAM Takes Lead in Parliamentary Election as Turnout Falls
Morocco's Authenticity and Modernity Party leads preliminary election results with 97 seats, as turnout falls to 38.08% from 50.86%.
Nepal Seeks Grants, Not Loans, for Glacier Flood Recovery at UN
Nepal's PM Balendra Shah urges grant-based international support at the UN General Assembly for recovery from a glacier flood that killed at least 1,450 people.
Indonesia to Repay Village Cooperative Loans as First Instalment Falls Due
Indonesia's government has committed to repaying 240 trillion rupiah in bank loans funding a national village cooperative programme, with the first instalment due Friday.
Trump Hosts Xi at White House State Dinner; Musk, Huang, Arnault on Guest List
US President Donald Trump hosted a State Dinner honoring Chinese President Xi Jinping, with a guest list mixing officials, executives and family.
Protests Against Xi Jinping's Policies Continue Outside White House During State Visit
Protesters gathered near the White House during Xi Jinping's state visit, calling for greater freedoms in Tibet, Xinjiang, Hong Kong and Taiwan, while pro-China supporters also rallied.
German Industry Body Urges Berlin to Step Up China De-Risking
Germany's BDI called for a more determined push to reduce economic risks tied to China, urging supply-chain diversification and calibrated trade defences.
Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan Convene Under Joint Defence Pact as Houthi Strikes Intensify
Saudi, Turkish and Pakistani foreign ministers met under the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement after Houthi missile and drone attacks on the kingdom.
China's Cities Race to Build an AI Film Industry as Subsidies Flow
Chinese cities are competing to attract AI filmmakers with subsidies and tech support, fuelling a fast-growing industry amid fears of oversupply and calls for clearer copyright rules.
Oil prices slip as traders weigh Iran truce talks and Houthi strikes
Crude prices edged lower as markets balanced hopes of a US-Iran truce against continued Houthi attacks on Saudi oil infrastructure.
Japan Bond Yields Hit Multi-Decade Highs on Rate-Hike Expectations
Japanese government bond yields climbed to historic levels, with the 10-year yield touching 3.115% and the 5-year hitting a record 2.405%, driven by BOJ rate-hike bets and rising overseas rates.
Trump Hosts Xi at White House Summit Heavy on Symbolism, Light on Breakthroughs
Trump welcomed Xi to the White House for a lavish state visit with no breakthroughs on trade, Taiwan, AI or Iran, though both leaders stressed cooperation.
Gold Set for Weekly Loss as Dollar Strengthens and Fed Signals Higher Rates
Gold eased on Friday and is headed for a weekly decline of more than 2%, pressured by a firmer dollar and expectations of prolonged elevated US interest rates.
Bangladesh 'free from fascism', PM Tarique Rahman tells UN General Assembly
Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman told the UN General Assembly his country is free from fascism after the 2024 uprising, and urged action on the Rohingya crisis.
Saudi Grand Mufti Urges Troops to Be Ready to Sacrifice Lives Against Houthis
Saudi Arabia's Grand Mufti has called on soldiers to be prepared to give their lives fighting the Houthis, as violence between the kingdom and the Iran-backed group intensifies.
Iran's President Says Houthis Act on Their Own, Rejects War Charges
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian says Yemen's Houthis are responsible for their own actions and denies that Tehran gives them orders.
White House Releases Guest List for State Dinner Honouring Xi Jinping
The White House has released the guest list for Thursday's state dinner hosted by Donald and Melania Trump for Xi Jinping and Peng Liyuan, spanning officials and business leaders.
US Weighs New Limits on Cuban Officials at UN as Havana Decries 'Oil Siege'
Washington is considering tighter travel rules for Cuban officials at the UN, while Havana's top diplomat condemns an oil blockade and stalled talks.
Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Weighs Take-Private Proposal From NSSK, CVC Affiliates
Kobayashi Pharmaceutical has received a preliminary, non-binding joint take-private proposal from entities tied to NSSK and CVC Capital Partners.
Cuba Calls Tightened US Energy Curbs an 'Act of War' at UN Gathering
Cuba's foreign minister accused Washington of tightening its blockade through fuel and energy restrictions, calling the measures an act of war under international law.