Putin-Kim

Russia Accuses South Korea of Heightening Tensions with North Korea

Russia’s Foreign Ministry raised concerns about rising tensions between South Korea and North Korea, urging diplomatic solutions to restore peace and security on the Korean Peninsula. The statement comes amidst escalating verbal clashes between Seoul and Pyongyang, which have stoked...
Smoke rises after North Korea blows up sections of inter-Korean roads on its side of the border between the two Koreas, according to South Korea's military, as seen from the South Korean side, October 15, 2024. South Korean Defence Ministry

North Korea Destruction of Inter-Korean Roads and Railways: South Korea Fires Warning Shots

North Korea destroyed sections of inter-Korean roads and railways on its side of the heavily fortified border with South Korea on Tuesday, leading to an immediate military response from Seoul. The South Korean military fired warning shots south of the...
Narendra Modi-Justin Trudeau

India-Canada Diplomatic Standoff Intensifies: Expulsions Over Allegations of Assassinated Sikh Leader

India and Canada have reached an unprecedented low as both countries expelled each other’s top diplomats, escalating a row over the assassination of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, a prominent Sikh separatist leader. The ongoing tension between the two nations, once marked...
7-Eleven

7-Eleven: Retail Giant Prepares for Battle Amid Couche-Tard’s $47 Billion Acquisition Bid

In a dramatic effort to unlock shareholder value and ward off an aggressive $47 billion takeover bid from Canadian giant Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc., Seven & i Holdings Co., the Japanese retail conglomerate behind the global 7-Eleven chain, is reshaping its...
Shigeru Ishiba

Japan Parliamentary Election: Shigeru Ishiba Seeks Mandate Amid Political Funds Scandal

Official campaigning for Japan’s upcoming parliamentary election on October 27 began Tuesday, with newly appointed Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba seeking a public mandate for his administration's policies and political reforms. This election comes at a critical time for the Liberal...
Iron Ore

Iron Ore Prices Decline Focus Shifts from China’s Stimulus to Global Supply Outlook

Iron ore prices experienced a decline as investors redirected their attention from China’s plans for economic stimulus toward global supply prospects. The shift comes amid a series of quarterly production reports from some of the world’s largest mining companies, including...
Asian Stock

Asian Stocks Mostly Higher Amid Investor Optimism and Stable Oil Prices

Asian stock markets largely trended higher on Tuesday, fueled by investor optimism stemming from a strong Wall Street rally and expectations for better-than-anticipated corporate earnings. Meanwhile, the U.S. dollar hovered near a two-month high, bolstered by growing speculation that the...
cybersecurity

China Denies US Accusations of Hacking in Latest Volt Typhoon Cybersecurity Report, Calling Allegations a ‘Political Farce’

China’s cybersecurity agency once again refuted claims from the United States and Microsoft Corporation that Chinese state-sponsored hackers were behind a major cyberattack targeting critical American computer networks. Known as Volt Typhoon, the cyberattack has been a point of contention...
chinese stocks

Chinese Stocks Waver Debate Intensifies Over Sustainability of Stimulus-Driven Rally

Chinese stocks exhibited a roller-coaster ride during early trading on Tuesday as growing uncertainty loomed over the durability of the current stimulus-fueled rally. The CSI 300 Index, which tracks the largest firms on the Shanghai and Shenzhen exchanges, fell by...
Asian Financial Markets

Asian Markets Climb Technology Shares Lead Wall Street to Record High; Oil Drops Amid Eased Geopolitical Concerns

Asian stocks rose on Tuesday, buoyed by another record-setting performance on Wall Street, while oil prices tumbled as concerns over an Israeli attack on Iranian energy facilities diminished. The MSCI Asia Pacific Index climbed 0.7%, fueled primarily by gains in...
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