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New deals sharpen South America’s critical minerals edge

Four nations are aligning mining policy as looming supply gaps increase the strategic value of Latin America’s vast mine...

Ukrainian people could virtually disappear within two generations — expert

The death rate in Ukraine is four times higher than the birth rate

FACTBOX: Novak’s statements about Power of Baikal, Russia’s fuel situation

Accoridng to the official, Russia and China are currently discussing the Power of Baikal gas pipeline project, formerly ...

OpenAI agents hijacked German website in previously undisclosed AI breakout this spring

A swarm of rogue OpenAI agents hijacked a German website this spring and transformed it into a bulletin board for other ...

Ukraine's demographic crisis works against West's strategy to exhaust Russia — intel chief

According to Sergey Naryshkin, the West "would like Ukrainians to continue killing Russians for as long as possible, in ...

Can Palestinian elections still matter after the Gaza genocide?

Can Palestinian elections still matter after the Gaza genocide? Submitted by Amena ElAshkar on Wed, 09/02/2026 - 05:19 T...

Bulgaria's prime minister suggests Western support for Ukraine provoked Russia's Leipzig Airport attack

Bulgarian Prime Minister said "of course we stand firmly by Germany, by our biggest, closest ally," but he went on to at...

Cocoa Trims Weekly Loss as Deficit Risks Cloud Supply Outlook

Cocoa futures rose in New York and London, trimming a weekly decline, as the market grapples with the prospect of suffic...

Fire Risks Return to Haunt California’s Utilities

Investors may have to accept more volatility in the sector as policy reforms are shelved.

Nigeria: ICC Dismisses Petition to Probe Nigeria Kidnappings

[Vanguard] ABUJA -- The International Criminal Court, ICC, has dismissed a petition seeking an investigation into allege...

JD Vance Says ‘Proper and Responsible’ for Fed to Lower Interest Rates

US Vice President JD Vance said on Thursday the Trump administration believes “that the Fed should be lowering interest ...

Philippines’ defense dep’t hits China’s ‘state-sponsored propaganda’ claiming Batanes

State-run Global Times runs an opinion piece claiming Batanes is part of China — a claim Chinese academics first put for...

India’s NSE Secures Regulatory Approval for Long-Awaited IPO

The National Stock Exchange of India Ltd. has received regulatory approval for what could be the country’s biggest-ever ...

VW Approves Plan for 50K More Layoffs, US Retail Diesel Hits Record | The Opening Trade 9/4/2026

Volkswagen’s supervisory board backed a sweeping restructuring that calls for 50,000 additional job cuts, far fewer mode...

West uses OPCW for political accusations against Russia, Iran, China — envoy

"First and foremost, the organization must return to its roots," Vladimir Tarabrin said

'Secretive' UAE and Swiss-based firms reportedly major crude suppliers to Israel

'Secretive' UAE and Swiss-based firms reportedly major crude suppliers to Israel Two little-known oil traders, Vitol and...

Russia raises share of China's oil imports to record 23%

Russia supplied 67 mln metric tons of oil to China in the first seven months of 2026, Rosneft CEO Igor Sechin said

Mass burial reveals hidden toll of Algeria’s deadly ‘Black Wednesday’ wildfires

Wildfires ripped across northeastern Algeria in late August. Photos and videos showing the mass burial of several dozen ...

How US military presence spurred Pattaya’s rise into Thailand’s city of pleasure

The Amazon deliveries stopped reaching the USS Abraham Lincoln in February as it entered the conflict zone with Iran. A ...

Six reasons that the risk of a stock-market selloff is rising. Here’s what investors should be doing.

Many markets are priced for perfection warns Longview Economics.

Why Nvidia's 'defensive move' to acquire Hugging Face is about much more than chips

Nvidia’s $12.9 billion Hugging Face deal could protect its open AI ecosystem, deepen ties with developers and keep the p...

Former Afghan president Hamid Karzai: ‘We need a country for everyone’

Afghanistan’s first elected leader on the US-Iran conflict, his fight for female education — and why he chose to stay af...

China, US military commanders snap 2-year break with talks in Canada

China and the US have ended a two-year break in command-level contact with a meeting in Canada between the top PLA offic...

Soaring Jet Fuel Prices Cool Investor Appetite for Airline Bonds

As the US-Iran battle escalates, surging jet fuel prices are driving up borrowing costs for airlines, further dimming th...

New products emerge in Southern Africa’s renewables market

The final article in a series on energy markets in Southern Africa explores how the liberalisation of the region’s elect...

UN rights chief calls for greater action to end Sri Lanka’s ‘long legacy of impunity‘

The report, released ahead of the 63rd session of the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva beginning next week, comes even ...

UK says support for Falklands 'unwavering' after Argentina threatens oil sanctions

The comments come as Argentinian president Javier Milei says the "winds of change" favoured his country's claim on the B...

Philippines court orders arrest of VP Sara Duterte over 'assassin' remarks targeting President's family

37 dead in oil theft attempt after inhaling toxic fumes in Nigeria

Governments keep trying to calm global markets. Why that should worry investors.

Government interventions, such as currency buying and bond buybacks, are supposed to reassure markets. But lately, they ...

Chinese tech firms deepen ties in Saudi Arabia

Chinese AI, robotaxis, and factories are all coming to the kingdom (if they aren’t already there).

Dimon and Dalio RSVP to Saudi's flagship investment summit

Saudi Arabia’s flagship investment conference has published its RSVPs nearly two months out.

Saudi's $8.1B beauty market dominates Gulf

The boom is being driven by Saudi women’s rising disposable income.

Philippines’ Vice President Faces Arrest Over Assassination Threats

A court issued a warrant for Sara Duterte, who is accused of having threatened President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and two...

Dozens die in Nigeria after inhaling toxic fumes in 'oil theft attempt'

At least 37 people have died in Nigeria while attempting to steal oil, according to an environmental group.

EU tries to turn the page on enlargement after Iceland's vote against new talks

Senior EU officials are downplaying the negative effect of Iceland's referendum as ministers meet in Dublin to keep enla...

Analysis: UK solar power hits record high over summer 2026

Solar power generation in the UK reached a new record over the summer of 2026, as temperatures across the nation… The po...

Argentina's Milei vows Falklands oil sanctions in sovereignty push

Argentine President Javier Milei escalates his country's dispute with Britain over the Falkland Islands, vowing new meas...

Potential midterm-election chaos can roil markets. Here’s one trader’s play.

Buying portfolio insurance to protect against falls in the market — if the outcome of the midterm elections is disputed ...

Trump’s Audacious Golden Dome Faces Challenges

A huge price tag and undeveloped technology hang over the program.