Global Markets Brace for a Busy Week: G20, US Jobs, and Rate Decisions
A G20 summit, US jobs data, and central bank meetings in New Zealand and Canada are set to drive global markets next week.
International Relations
Taiwan's Penghu garrison drills for a Chinese first strike
Taiwan's Penghu Islands, a likely first target in a Chinese invasion, host live-fire drills and new missile deployments as Taipei bolsters defenses.
Nepal Flood Death Toll Climbs to 469 as Rescuers Hunt for 1,500 Missing
Nepal's flash flood death toll reaches 469; over 1,500 remain missing as rescuers face a new threat from an overflowing lake.
Landslide Lake Overflows on Nepal-Tibet Border, Halting Rescue Work
A landslide-formed lake on the Nepal-Tibet border has overflowed, halting rescue efforts and raising the risk of further flooding in areas already devastated by a flash flood.
UN Chief Urges Global Action as DRC Ebola Outbreak Spirals
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres calls for urgent international funding as the DRC's Ebola outbreak worsens, with 5,656 cases and 2,715 deaths.
Canada's universities poach US talent as COVID shots clear FDA and Lake Ontario gets a new name
Canadian universities hire dozens of researchers from the US; FDA clears updated COVID shots; court blocks postal changes; Trump renames Lake Ontario; CIA chief visits Moscow; Anthropic ruling.
S&P Keeps China at A+; Sees 4% Growth on Fiscal Support
S&P affirmed China's A+ rating with a stable outlook, projecting 4%+ growth, while flagging domestic demand weakness.
Himalayan Border Floods: Death Toll Climbs Past 470 as New Lake Threat Emerges
Nepal-China border flash floods kill at least 469; over 1,500 missing. A new barrier lake threatens more flooding.
Global Business Watch: EU Trade Tensions, Google Settlement, and Political Maneuvers
EU protectionism strains ties with neighbors; Google settles UK lawsuit; Le Pen courts business leaders; UK regulator probes law firm.
Iran's unseen supreme leader: A vacuum at the heart of power
Six months after taking power, Iran's supreme leader remains unseen, with officials insisting he rules from the shadows while public doubt grows.
German Industry Urges Merz to Confront China's Trade Practices
German industry is pressing Chancellor Merz for a tougher China policy as the trade deficit hits €89.3 billion, citing unfair subsidies and competition.
UN Chief Urges $1.1 Billion in Urgent Funding to Halt Ebola Spread
UN Secretary-General António Guterres calls for $1.1 billion in additional funding to combat the fastest-growing Ebola epidemic on record.
Azov Soldier Brings Warrior Spirit to Homer's Odyssey in Kyiv
An Azov serviceman and actor plays Odysseus in 'Odyssey. Maeotis,' a modern retelling of Homer's epic at Kyiv's Ivan Franko Theater.
IRGC says Iran retains control of Strait of Hormuz, shifts to proactive strategy
Iran's IRGC says it still controls the Strait of Hormuz and is moving to a proactive posture, while the US rules out talks.
Six Months After the Iran War, the Middle East Has Changed — But Not as Planned
Six months after U.S.-Israel strikes on Iran, the region is reshaped: Tehran endures, Gulf allies hedge, and Israel's standing erodes.
Trump's Iran War Hits Six Months, Shifts to Economic Pressure
The U.S.-Israel war against Iran reaches six months, with Trump now emphasizing economic pressure over military action.
Russia Claims New Settlement in Zaporizhzhia as Ukraine Hits Key Targets
Russia says it captured a settlement in Zaporizhzhia; Ukraine reports strikes on Russian command posts and drone facilities.
Homer's Odyssey Reimagined as a Ukrainian War Story in Kyiv
Kyiv's Ivan Franko Theatre stages 'Odysseus, Maeotis,' a modern retelling of Homer's epic, drawing on the experiences of Ukrainian soldiers and the wait of those at home.
Japan's Finance Minister Heads to G20 as Yen Weakness Lingers
Japan's finance minister will attend the G20 in Asheville. Markets watch for yen discussions after last month's joint intervention.
Nepal Flash Flood Death Toll Climbs to 469, Police Confirm
Nepal police say the death toll from this week's flash flood has reached 469, as rescue and relief efforts continue.