geopolitics

Japan, China trade chiefs chat briefly at APEC; first since dispute

Tehran is betting that its sanctions‑hardened economy can outlast the Strait of Hormuz crisis. Washington, meanwhile, is contending with elevated oil prices, renewed inflation pressure and rising global recession risks.

FBI Director Kash Patel's merchandise site was taken offline after hackers used it to plant malware — weeks after his personal email was also breached.

Global stock markets saw gains on Friday. Investors are closely watching talks aimed at resolving the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran. Oil prices climbed due to ongoing concerns. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio indicated some progress, but differences remain. Pakistan's military chief is in Tehr

Overcrowded camps in Gaza see a surge in skin diseases. Children are most affected as healthcare services collapse.

Oil prices saw a volatile week as hopes for a U.S.-Iran peace deal, which would normalize shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, fluctuated. Despite some positive signals from U.S. officials and Pakistani facilitation, significant gaps remain, particularly on uranium stockpiles. Global oil inventori

Xi Jinping urges authorities to ‘spare no effort’ in rescue efforts after blast at mine in northern Shanxi province The death toll from a gas explosion at a coalmine in northern China’s Shanxi province has risen to at least 90, state broadcaster CCTV reported on Saturday. The gas explosion happened

The explosion took place at 19:29 local time on Friday at a coal mine in northern China.

Video shows the moment Israeli forces struck Nuseirat and Bureij refugee camps in central Gaza, injuring dozens.

U.S. denies Taiwan arms sale pause due to Iran munition needs – Reuters