UN succession race intensifies as four contenders face scrutiny amid global crises
United Nations— Four candidates will undergo public questioning by all 193 United Nations member states and civil society groups this
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Oil spikes, stocks retreat as Hormuz closure rattles markets
London — Oil prices surged while global equity futures slipped and the U.S. dollar strengthened on Monday after renewed tensions
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Iran alleges US ceasefire breach after ship seizure, threatens retaliation
Tehran — Iran accused the United States of violating a ceasefire after a U.S. naval vessel fired on and seized
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US, Philippines Forge Strategic Industrial Hub to Bolster Chip Supply Chains
Manila— The United States and the Philippines will build a 4,000-acre industrial hub in the Luzon Economic Corridor to strengthen
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China Signals Broader Trade Engagement with Italy Amid Push for Economic Cooperation
Beijing— China is willing to expand economic and trade cooperation with Italy across multiple sectors, Commerce Minister Wang Wentao said
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Asia stocks rally on Iran war de-escalation hopes, earnings momentum
Singapore— Asian equities rose on Thursday, with Japan’s benchmark hitting a record high, as optimism over a potential easing of
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U.S. warns of sanctions on buyers of Iranian oil as blockade tightens
Washington — The United States on Wednesday warned it could impose secondary sanctions on countries and financial institutions purchasing Iranian
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Vietnam Moves Closer to China Model as State Control Expands Ahead of Xi Meeting
Hanoi— Vietnam is increasingly aligning with China’s governance and economic model, tightening state control and adopting Beijing-style regulatory frameworks as
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Kim Oversees Naval Cruise Missile Tests as Pyongyang Expands Maritime Capabilities
Seoul — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversaw tests of strategic cruise missiles and anti-ship weapons launched from a
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Sanchez’s China Outreach Tests US Ties as Strategic Balancing Deepens
Madrid — Pedro Sanchez began his fourth visit to China in as many years on Monday, underscoring his push for
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