Trump-Xi meeting live: China and US to negotiate rare earths, tariffs
Tensions between China and the US have escalated amid Donald Trump’s tariff threats and new restrictions on exports.
US Democratic congressional candidate indicted for Chicago ICE protest
US Democratic congressional candidate indicted for Chicago ICE protest Candidate Kat Abughazaleh decried the charges as ‘political prosecution’ amid a Trump standoff with Democratic cities. Demonstrators protest against Immigration and…
Why is Donald Trump so interested in rare earth minerals?
Inside Story Why is Donald Trump so interested in rare earth minerals? The US president has struck a number of deals in his tour of Asia this week. Since coming…
Curfew declared in Tanzania’s capital amid election-day protests
Police in the Tanzanian capital have declared a curfew in Dar es Salaam amid election-day protests.
Two suspects in Louvre heist partially admit involvement: Paris prosecutor
Two suspects in Louvre heist partially admit involvement: Paris prosecutor The suspects face charges for theft committed by an organised gang and criminal conspiracy, prosecutor says. Paris Prosecutor Laure Beccuau…
Myanmar rebels to withdraw from two towns under new China-brokered truce
Myanmar rebels to withdraw from two towns under new China-brokered truce The Ta’ang National Liberation Army says it will pull out of the ruby-mining town of Mogok and nearby Momeik.…
Qatar PM calls Gaza ceasefire violations ‘disappointing’
Qatar’s prime minister called violations of the Gaza ceasefire “disappointing and frustrating for us.”
United Nations calls for end to US embargo on Cuba, again
United Nations calls for end to US embargo on Cuba, again Cuba denies US allegations of mercenary activity in Ukraine and insists the embargo is a form of collective punishment.…
US Federal Reserve cuts interest rates as labour market weakens
US Federal Reserve cuts interest rates as labour market weakens On Wednesday, the US central bank announced its second rate cut of the year. The US Fed will have limited…
Massacre in el-Fasher: What’s happening in Sudan right now?
EXPLAINER Massacre in el-Fasher: What’s happening in Sudan right now? Rights groups say the RSF paramilitary group committed mass atrocities as it seized the besieged city in North Darfur. A…