Andrei Belousov, Russia's Defence Minister, attends a meeting with Zhang Youxia, Vice Chairman of China's Central Military Commission, in Beijing, China, in this still image taken from video released on October 15, 2024. Russian Defence Ministry

Russia and China Hold “Substantive” Military Talks to Strengthen Partnership Amid Rising Tensions with U.S.

Russia and China have deepened their military and defense cooperation, with high-level talks between Russian Defense Minister Andrei Belousov and China’s Central Military Commission Vice Chairman, Zhang Youxia, marking a significant step forward in their partnership. Both countries, long seen...
China's Economic Boom Days Have Passed, According to Australia’s Biggest Pension Fund

China’s Economic Boom Days Have Passed: Australia’s Biggest Pension Fund

China’s latest stimulus measures, aimed at stabilizing its faltering property market, may provide short-term relief, but long-term economic growth prospects are less promising, according to Mark Delaney, Chief Investment Officer (CIO) of AustralianSuper, Australia’s largest pension fund. Delaney, speaking at...
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...
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