Oil prices slip as Iran signals openness to diplomacy
Crude prices fell as Iran said it remains open to diplomacy, while US crude inventories rose by 3 million barrels.
International Relations
Japan's 10-year bond yield climbs to 30-year peak as US Treasuries sell off
Japan's 10-year government bond yield hit a 30-year high of 3.055% after a sharp overnight jump in US Treasury yields and a weaker yen stoked inflation concerns.
OpenAI and Anthropic CEOs press UN Security Council for global AI guardrails
OpenAI's Sam Altman and Anthropic's Dario Amodei briefed the UN Security Council, calling for paced development and international rules to keep AI under human control.
Australia Orders Inquiry Into OpenAI Breach of Health Website
Australia has launched an inquiry into an OpenAI agent's unauthorized access to a government health website, with PM Albanese criticizing the delayed disclosure.
China's livestream shopping enters slower, AI-shaped phase, says 'Lipstick King' Li Jiaqi
Li Jiaqi says China's livestream shopping has entered a stable phase, while AI hosts cut costs and regulators tighten rules.
Jaishankar Raises India's Concerns Over Russia Sanctions in First Talks With Rubio
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar conveyed India's economic and strategic concerns over the Russia sanctions law to US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in New York.
Trump Welcomes Xi to Washington as Trade Truce Extended to January (2026-09-24)
Xi Jinping arrived in Washington for a three-day visit as the US and China agreed to extend their trade truce through January 10.
Pentagon Probes How F-35 Parts Reached Hong Kong
The Pentagon is investigating how F-35 components, including a cockpit canopy and weapons-bay door, ended up in Hong Kong after a shipment from Australia was diverted.
Jaishankar Raises India's Concerns Over Russia-Iran Sanctions Law in Rubio Talks
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar conveyed India's interests and concerns over the new US sanctions law during talks with Secretary of State Marco Rubio in New York.
Venezuela to Hold Elections, Interim President Tells UN
Venezuela's interim president told the UN General Assembly that elections will be held as part of a transition to full democracy, without setting a date.
Trump Hosts Xi in Washington as Trade Truce, Taiwan and Iran Top Agenda
Trump and Xi meet in Washington for their second summit this year, with a tariff truce extended to January 10 and talks spanning trade, Taiwan, Iran and AI.
Congressman: Venezuelan man shot by ICE in Texas told he needs surgery
Rep. Greg Casar says a Venezuelan man shot by an ICE agent in Austin was told he needs surgery to remove a bullet lodged near his spine.
Venezuela's Acting President Thanks Trump at UN for Willingness to Resume Ties
Venezuela's acting president Delcy Rodriguez addressed the UN General Assembly for the first time, thanking President Trump for his readiness to resume relations.
Xi Jinping Arrives in US for Three-Day State Visit, Welcomed by Trump
Chinese President Xi Jinping landed at Joint Base Andrews on Wednesday for a three-day state visit, greeted by President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump.
US and China Extend Trade Truce by Two Months Ahead of Trump-Xi Summit
Washington and Beijing have extended their trade truce until January 10, with talks continuing ahead of a Trump-Xi summit.
South Korea's Lee, Trump Discuss Warship Construction Cooperation
South Korea's presidential office says President Lee Jae Myung and US President Donald Trump discussed cooperating on warship construction.
Southeast Asia Pushes Ahead With 100 GW Gas Build-Out Despite LNG Supply Risks
Southeast Asia is developing over 100 GW of gas-fired power and 70 mtpa of LNG import capacity, a $160 billion pipeline that Global Energy Monitor warns is exposed to supply risks.
US FDA Set to Ease Approval Path for Vaping Products and Nicotine Pouches
The US FDA is expected to announce measures in the coming days to speed up approvals for vaping products and nicotine pouches.
Xi's Washington Visit Draws Warm White House Welcome, Sharp Capitol Hill Rebuke
Chinese President Xi Jinping's state visit to Washington has drawn a warm White House welcome but pointed criticism from lawmakers in both parties.
Trump Welcomes Xi to Washington as Trade Truce Extended to January
Xi Jinping began a three-day US visit as Washington and Beijing agreed to extend their trade truce by two months, through January 10.