U.S. and Fiji initiate talks on expanding military ties

The U.S. and Fiji begin talks to strengthen military ties, with a new agreement and $4.9 million pledge for Fiji's defence.

Bitcoin approaches $100,000 on optimism over Trump crypto plans

Elon Musk's Neuralink receives Canadian approval for brain chip trial

Neuralink to trial brain implant in Canada, aiming to help paralysed patients control devices through thought.

Bitcoin breaches $94,000 for the first time

G20 leaders focus on climate change at Rio summit

G20 leaders met in Rio to boost climate action, calling for increased finance and progress at COP29 in Baku. Key goals include aiding developing nations, addressing global warming, and finalising a treaty on plastic pollution by 2024.

Oil Prices Surge Amid Sverdrup Outage and Ukraine Conflict Tensions

Oil prices rose as Norway's Johan Sverdrup oilfield halted output due to a power outage, while escalating tensions in the Russia-Ukraine conflict added further pressure on global markets.

Australia's 'balance' in focus as Albanese to meet China's Xi

Australia's PM Albanese meets China's President Xi in Brazil, balancing deep trade ties with Beijing and strong defence cooperation with the U.S. amidst evolving global dynamics.

Donald Trump wins US presidential election

Bishkek Declaration and Key Agreements Signed at 11th Turkic States Summit

Wall St slips as uncertainty surrounds U.S. election

U.S. stocks dip as election nears, with Trump and Harris in a tight race and investors bracing for Fed policy news.

UN Deputy Chief: Green Energy Transition Must Foster Prosperity and Equality

UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed urged fair policies for clean energy minerals, highlighting the need for equity, transparency, and environmental protection as demand soars worldwide.

Boeing shares rise as planemaker makes new wage offer to end strike

Boeing boosts wage offer to 33,000 striking workers with a 38% raise over four years and a $12,000 bonus, aiming to end a seven-week strike that has stalled key aircraft production.

Guterres Calls for Urgent Action to Combat Plastic Pollution Crisis

UN Secretary-General António Guterres urges negotiators in Cali, Colombia, to create an “ambitious, credible, and just” treaty to combat plastic pollution, emphasizing the need for urgent action and recognition of waste-pickers' vital role in recycling efforts.

Uzbekistan and EU commit to strengthening cooperation

Uzbekistan and the EU reaffirm commitment to strengthening partnership during a meeting between officials.

Thousands protest in Georgia as opposition challenges election results

Georgian Dream secured 54% of the vote, but President claims the election was stolen. Opposition parties allege violations, while the EU and US call for an investigation. The Kremlin denies any interference in the voting process.

Xi pressed Biden to alter language on Taiwan

Xi asks Biden to change U.S. language on Taiwan independence, but the U.S. sticks to its current stance.

Former Abercrombie CEO pleads not guilty to sex trafficking

Former Abercrombie & Fitch CEO Mike Jeffries pleaded not guilty to sex trafficking charges, including 15 counts of prostitution. He remains free on a $10 million bond, while the retailer expresses its "appalled" stance and faces a drop in shares.

Norway's wealth fund falls short on climate ambitions, NGO says

The world’s largest sovereign wealth fund, valued at $1.8 trillion, is criticized for not meeting its climate goals, voting against 17 of 21 key climate resolutions this year, despite aiming for net-zero emissions by 2050 in line with the Paris Agreement.

Putin vows to respond if West helps Ukraine to strike deep into Russia

President Vladimir Putin warned that Russia's defense ministry is exploring various responses if the U.S. and NATO allow Ukraine to strike deep into Russian territory with Western long-range missiles, escalating tensions in the ongoing conflict.