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Trump-Xi Summit Puts Trade Truce and Taiwan in Focus
U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping will meet in Washington on September 24, with expectations for a major breakthrough limited as both leaders focus on preserving stability in U.S.-China...
Xiplomacy: Five years on, China's Global Development Initiative delivers tangible progress
by Xinhua writers Liu Bowei, He Yixuan BEIJING, Sept. 21 (Xinhua) -- "Stay committed to putting development first, and open up the prospects for shared prosperity." At the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit in Bishkek this year, Chinese President Xi Jinping once again called on countries to make development a priority. In September 2021, Xi proposed the Global Development Initiative (GDI) at the
Oil prices slide to 11-day low on hopes of US-Iran diplomacy, Saudi exports
Oil prices slid to their lowest in 11 days on Monday as investors hoped for diplomatic progress on the Iran war due to this week's UN meeting, and eyed a partial recovery in shipments from Saudi Arabia.
Forum leaders to advocate for Pacific issues at United Nations General Assembly
Pacific leaders will put a "strong, unified regional voice" at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York this week, the Pacific Islands Forum says.
Dalal Street Week Ahead: US-China summit, oil prices, bond yields, flash PMIs, NSE listing among 10 key factors to watch
Caution is expected to prevail in the market, with any recovery likely to remain controlled by the bears as long as oil prices and bond yields stay elevated.
Why have US prosecutors labelled China’s Huawei a criminal enterprise?
Huawei faces a landmark US trial, accused of theft, fraud and sanctions violations in a high-stakes legal battle.
Ireland to navigate relationships at UN General Assembly
World leaders will gather in New York this week for the 81st United Nations General Assembly, at a time of war, mounting global instability and growing pressure...
Trump eyes busy week of meetings as UN General Assembly gathers
US President Trump will attend the United Nations General Assembly in New York. He is scheduled to meet with leaders from Ukraine and the United Kingdom. The US President will also address the General Assembly on global issues. Discussions will likely include the ongoing conflict with Iran and its implications. Trump's agenda features meetings with various international political figures.
Trump administration prepares to sanction ICC, WSJ reports
Trump administration prepares to sanction ICC, WSJ reports The Trump administration is preparing to impose sanctions on the International Criminal Court, the Wall Street Journal reported on Sunday, citing officials. The sanctions would forbid most transactions with the ICC after a grace period of six to seven months, the report said, citing documents viewed by the Journal. Just days after he assumed power in late January 2025, President Donald Trump signed an executive order to sanction the ICC
US unleashes sweeping Russia sanctions: Who could get hit
The new law authorizes secondary tariffs for key buyers of Russian energy US President Donald Trump has signed into law a sweeping expansion of sanctions against Russia, giving Washington new powers to target Moscow as well as major buyers of Russian energy. The legislation authorizes tariffs of up to 100% on goods from certain countries purchasing Russian oil and gas, while imports from Russia c
US prepares new sweeping Russia sanctions: Who could get hit
The new law authorizes secondary tariffs for key buyers of Russian energy US President Donald Trump has signed into law a sweeping expansion of sanctions against Russia, giving Washington new powers to target Moscow as well as major buyers of Russian energy. The legislation authorizes tariffs of up to 100% on goods from certain countries purchasing Russian oil and gas, while imports from Russia c
Trump signs off on Russia sanctions from hell: Who could get hit
The new law authorizes the US president to impose secondary tariffs for key buyers of Russian energy US President Donald Trump has signed into law a sweeping expansion of sanctions against Russia, giving Washington new powers to target Moscow as well as major buyers of Russian energy. The legislation authorizes tariffs of up to 100% on goods from certain countries purchasing Russian oil and gas,
India needs multi-partisan approach for next level of development, says Manish Tewari
Manish Tewari emphasizes the need for a multi-partisan approach to achieve India's next level of development at ISB Leadership Summit 2026.
BYC welcomes raising of Balochistan human rights issue at UNHRC
Geneva [Switzerland], September 20 (ANI): The Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) has welcomed the raising of the human rights situation in Balochistan and the detention of BYC leaders at an international forum during the ongoing session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC). As mentioned by BYC in a post on X, the organisation said it considered the expression of concern by Global Human Rights Defense (
Turkish FM Fidan says Ankara has "no difficulty" meeting Saudi military needs under Mecca Pact amid Houthi strikes
Ankara [Trkiye], September 20 (ANI): Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan has said Ankara would have "no difficulty" meeting Saudi Arabia's military needs under the Mecca Alliance, as Trkiye closely monitors escalating tensions between Saudi Arabia and Yemen's Houthi movement amid the widening conflict in West Asia. Speaking to Turkish broadcaster NTV on Friday, Fidan said Ankara was evaluating the security situa
Harry Brook’s England replace reigning world T20 champions at the summit of latest team rankings
England’s latest run has once again put them at the top of the rankings ahead of a busy period in...
DUO POWER BOOST: Clivet Debuts Next-Gen Magnetic Levitation Technology and AI Cooling Portfolio at AI Infra Summit 2026
SANTA CLARA, Calif. , Sept. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Under the DUO POWER BOOST theme, Clivet made the global debut of its Next-Gen Magnetic Levitation Technology at AI Infra Summit 2026 in Santa Clara, California. The company also presented a portfolio of cooling sources, liquid cooling distribution, and supporting products for data centers, alongside a joint power-and-cooling coordination solution with CLOU. Clivet's Full-Chain Liquid Cooling at AI Infra Summit 2026 According to the company, ri
New US sanctions law undermines Ukraine peace efforts Kremlin
The legislation allows President Donald Trump to impose tariffs of up to 100% on major buyers of Russian oil and gas The major US sanctions law signed by President Donald Trump this week will undermine efforts to resolve the Ukraine conflict through diplomacy, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov has said. On Friday, Trump signed the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026, whi
US-China talks: Trade truce, AI, Iran, rare earths in focus ahead of Trump-Xi summit
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng will meet in New York ahead of the September 24 Trump-Xi summit, with trade, AI, rare earths and economic ties among the key issues.
Zelenskyy thanks Trump for signing 'critically important' Russia sanctions bill
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Friday thanked President Donald Trump for signing into law a bill allowing for the expansion of sanctions on Russia.
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