Russia rules out asset seizures unless EU confiscates frozen funds
Moscow says it will not seize European assets but warns it could reconsider if the European Union moves to confiscate frozen Russian sovereign funds.
Moscow says it will not seize European assets but warns it could reconsider if the European Union moves to confiscate frozen Russian sovereign funds.
The Communist Party of China has opened the fourth plenary session of its 20th Central Committee in Beijing, as Xi Jinping outlined the country’s achievements over the past five years and presented the draft framework for the next phase of national development.
China’s economy grew 4.8% year-on-year in the third quarter, as official data showed the country remains on course to meet its annual growth target of around 5%.
Saudi Arabia has cemented its position as a major player in the global gaming industry with the $55 billion acquisition of Sims and Battlefield-maker Electronic Arts, marking its biggest step yet toward Vision 2030’s digital diversification goals.
Admiral Alvin Holsey, head of U.S. military forces in Latin America, will step down at the end of the year, two years earlier than expected, amid rising friction with Venezuela.
A new multimodal transport corridor linking China, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan has officially opened, marking the completion of the long-planned China–Kyrgyzstan–Uzbekistan railway project, which began construction on 27 December 2024.
Nearly 700 million people worldwide are living in extreme poverty, surviving on under $2.15 per day, according to the World Bank’s latest estimates released ahead of the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty.
The "Azerbaijani Cartographers" Public Union has prepared a map of the Zangezur corridor based on high-quality satellite images, showing detailed geographic features across Azerbaijan, Armenia, and Iran.
Afghanistan’s foreign minister Amir Khan Muttaqi has said that certain groups in Pakistan are working to harm relations between Kabul and Islamabad.
Hamas is expected to release Israeli hostages in two stages beginning at 8 AM Monday, as Israel confirms preparations for the first exchanges under the Gaza ceasefire brokered by the U.S.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says the Gaza peace deal achieved under U.S. mediation offers hope that similar pressure could be used to end Russia’s conflict in Ukraine.
U.S. Vice President JD Vance said Washington holds greater leverage than China in the deepening trade standoff, after President Donald Trump announced 100% tariffs on Chinese imports and new export restrictions on critical software.
Four people have been confirmed dead after a six-storey building collapsed in central Madrid while being converted into a hotel, authorities said, following a 15-hour rescue effort involving drones and sniffer dogs.
Azerbaijan is hosting high-level discussions with the Organization of Turkic States in Gabala, where officials are reviewing preparations for the upcoming summit and discussing ways to enhance cooperation on peace, regional connectivity, and sustainable development.
The International Astronautical Congress in Sydney brought together over 7,000 delegates from 99 countries, focusing on sustainable space activity, inclusive leadership, and the growing role of emerging nations in the global space ecosystem.
Demonstrations by young Moroccans calling themselves “Generation Z” entered their eighth day, with crowds in Rabat and Casablanca demanding reforms in healthcare, education, and anti-corruption efforts while urging the government to resign.
At least 21 police officers and six demonstrators were injured in overnight clashes in Tbilisi after protesters attempted to enter Georgia’s presidential palace during a rally over disputed local elections.
Andrej Babis’s ANO party won the Czech Republic’s parliamentary election on Saturday with 34.7% of the vote, prompting coalition talks as it fell short of a majority.
Egypt has reopened the tomb of New Kingdom Pharaoh Amenhotep III in the Valley of the Kings, marking the end of a 20-year international restoration effort.
Kazakhstan Energy Week underlined that doubling energy efficiency gains could cut global CO₂ emissions by half by 2040, with officials calling efficiency the cornerstone of a pragmatic and balanced energy transition.
The U.S. Treasury has released a draft $1 coin design featuring President Donald Trump as part of plans to mark 250 years since American independence in 2026.
Munich Airport halted all flights late Friday after multiple drone sightings, disrupting travel for around 6,500 passengers in a second consecutive day of airspace incursions.
U.S. President Donald Trump said Friday was “a big day” after Hamas announced it would agree to some terms in his 20-point plan to end the Gaza conflict, including an exchange of hostages for Palestinian prisoners.
China’s latest development report links its modernisation drive with a stronger commitment to advancing growth opportunities in the Global South.
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