BEIJING (Sputnik) - China is in contact with Russia and the United States regarding a potential meeting between the leaders of the three nations on the APEC sidelines in Shenzhen, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on Wednesday. "China is maintaining contact with the relevant parti»»»

China said on Wednesday that avoiding a return to hostilities in the Middle East was a “top priority” in its diplomatic efforts with countries in the region. Beijing has stepped up efforts in recent days to resolve the eight-month-long crisis after US President Donald Trump issued a fresh war threa»»»

Tribune News Network Doha China’s Olympic champion Sheng Lihao secured his first men’s 10m air rifle gold medal at the ISSF World Championships Doha 2026 after edging compatriot Ma Sihan by a single point in a thrilling final at the Lusail Shooting Range on Tuesday. China dominated the 10m air rifl»»»

LONDON: Sultan Haitham bin Tarik of Oman and Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah of Brunei met on Tuesday to strengthen ties between their countries across various sectors. During their meeting at Istana Nurul Iman, Sultan Hassanal’s official residence in the capital, Bandar Seri Begawan, the rulers presided o»»»

Damascus, Nov. 3 (SANA) Syria’s Minister of Public Works and Housing, Mustafa Abdul Razzaq, said Tuesday that a Syrian-Chinese economic forum could open new opportunities for investment and partnerships with Chinese companies, helping accelerate reconstruction and economic recovery. Speaking to SAN»»»

Global banks have earned slightly more from arranging climate-related financing than from handling debt for fossil fuel companies for the fifth consecutive year. Since the start of 2026, climate finance generated about $3 bln in fees, compared with $2.9 bln from bond and loan deals for oil, gas, an»»»

COPENHAGEN: Greenland’s parliament on Tuesday formally ratified a security agreement signed with Washington to head off US President Donald Trump’s bid to take over the vast Arctic island. Sixteen members of the Inatsisartut voted for the text, seven abstained and none voted against. The deal signe»»»

Deal with US aims to curb China, Russia influence in Arctic territory Greenland's parliament on Tuesday formally ratified a security agreement signed with Washington to head off US President Donald Trump's bid to take over the vast Arctic island. Sixteen members of the Inatsisartut voted for the te»»»

BELGRADE - Serbia registered 445,000 tourist visits in September 2026, which is a 14.1 pct increase y-o-y, according to figures released by the national statistical office RZS. The visitors generated 1.2 mln overnight stays, or 15.3 pct more relative to the same month of last year. Serbian tourists»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Cabinet has reiterated its rejection of threats to maritime navigation and global energy supplies, calling for urgent international action to protect shipping and ensure the flow of international trade. Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman chaired a session of the Cabinet in Riya»»»

Hungary’s Foreign Ministry has dismissed Botond Feledy as head of the Hungarian Institute of International Affairs (MKI) with immediate effect, citing a loss of trust over his previous working relationship with the former government. The unexpected decision comes less than three months after his ap»»»

A potential Democratic victory would do little to change US strategic priorities toward India, Robinder Sachdev, geopolitical and economic diplomacy analyst and founder president of The Imagindia Institute, tells Sputnik. “Both parties see India as central to balancing China, and the Quad and defen»»»

GENEVA: The International Committee of the Red Cross was hosting on Tuesday representatives from over 100 countries in Geneva for discussions on bolstering respect for international law at a time of rampant abuses. The issue is pressing, ICRC President Mirjana Spoljaric told the gathering, warning »»»

Neocon warmonger Lindsey Graham*'s sister Darline Graham faces an unexpectedly tough race for South Carolina Senate, with polls showing a statistical tie, and the once-safe Republican seat is now at risk of flipping. Darline Graham was appointed to fill her late brother's Senate seat in July and is»»»

DHAKA: Paramilitary forces were deployed in industrial suburbs around the Bangladesh capital as protests by garment sector workers demanding a wage hike stretched into their fourth day on Tuesday, defying calls to return to factories. Protesters are still on the streets despite the government’s ann»»»

The next round of trilateral negotiations between Russia, the US and Ukraine will take place in Abu Dhabi on November 10–11. Russian presidential aide Vladimir Medinsky will remain Russia's chief negotiator. On Ukrainian Torture ChamberThe scandal with the discovery of a torture chamber near Kiev g»»»

WUZHEN, China (Sputnik) - China opposes the erection of a digital iron curtain, Premier of the State Council of China Li Qiang said on Tuesday. On Internet"We oppose the overgeneralization of the concept of national security and the erection of a digital iron curtain," Li said at the 2026 World Int»»»

The United States launched limited strikes on an Iranian island in the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday, U.S. media reported, hours after President Donald Trump signaled diplomatic progress with Tehran. The strikes, first reported by The Wall Street Journal, hit Qeshm Island, where Iranian state media r»»»

Damascus, Nov. 3 (SANA) Gold demand faces mounting pressure from elevated prices and expectations of higher interest rates, despite continued purchases by central banks and inflows into gold-backed investment funds, according to the World Gold Council (WGC) and commodities analysts at ING. The WGC »»»

With control of Congress hanging in the balance, the upcoming US midterm elections are being watched less for what they might change and more for how deeply they could entrench the paralysis and polarization already defining Washington. Sputnik spoke to American experts across different fields to b»»»

By Staff, Agencies Head of the Iranian Parliament's News Agency Mehdi Rahimi said Iran has begun exploring a new diplomatic channel involving China and Oman, alongside existing mediation efforts led by Qatar and Pakistan. He stressed that discussions with Beijing remain at an early stage. In an int»»»

Damascus, Nov. 3 (SANA) Syria and China are seeking to expand economic cooperation beyond trade and into joint investment and reconstruction projects, as a two-day economic forum opened Tuesday in Damascus with representatives of 16 Chinese companies. The Syrian-Chinese Economic Development Forum, »»»

TEHRAN: Iranian authorities on Tuesday hanged two men after convicting them of involvement in the killing of four police officers during January protests in central Iran, the judiciary said. “Amirhossein Maleki and Amirhossein Ebrahimi, two armed perpetrators of the January 2026 crime in Isfahan wh»»»

As Americans head to the polls, analysts are divided on whether a Democratic takeover of Congress would alter the trajectory of US foreign policy — with some warning it could make matters worse. Daniel Kovalik, a former adjunct professor of law at the University of Pittsburgh, warns that Democrats »»»

By Staff, Agencies Iranian Deputy Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council Ali Bagheri Kani stressed on Monday that Tehran's policy has remained unchanged since the beginning of the war, reaffirming its determination to defend the country's security, sovereignty, and territorial integrity»»»

UAE aviation enters winter travel season with rising passenger capacity, security concerns UAE aviation is upbeat as it enters the winter travel season. Airports have reported a rise in passenger capacity and the return of some international airlines. The most important update: UAE airports remain »»»

Washington, USA: Anthropic, one of the world’s leading artificial intelligence companies, yesterday reported a more than 1,100 percent surge in quarterly revenue and nearly $900bn in spending commitments as it counts down to its Wall Street listing later this month. The San Francisco-based company »»»

US strikes on Qeshm Island spark tensions amid fragile peace talks The US military has carried out limited strikes on Iran’s Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz, US media reported, citing officials, even as Washington signals progress in diplomatic efforts to end the eight-month-old conflict. A US»»»

WASHINGTON: The United States has conducted defensive strikes on some Iranian targets in the Strait of Hormuz, a US official said Monday, on the eve of crucial midterm elections. Iranian state television reported that explosions were heard on Qeshm Island. The official, who wasn’t authorized to com»»»

Tehran offers conditions to reopen Strait of Hormuz in peace bid US President Donald Trump on Monday signaled progress in talks with Iran to avoid a return to war, as Tehran said "intensive" exchanges were underway while offering to reopen the Strait of Hormuz under strict conditions. A deal with T»»»

U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday signaled progress in talks with Iran to avoid a return to war, as Tehran said "intensive" exchanges were underway while offering to reopen the Strait of Hormuz under strict conditions. A deal with Tehran "could happen," Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform,»»»

WASHINGTON: Washington aims to use peace diplomacy in Myanmar as a way to expand US influence and potentially gain access to the country’s rare-earth deposits, according to a recently published State Department strategy document. Reuters reported last month that US officials have quietly held talks»»»

This weekend, a conflict flared up with renewed intensity between Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk, who leads his country’s governing coalition, and his opponent, President Karol Nawrocki, a supporter of the Law and Justice (PiS) party. The presence of police equipment and a significant deployment»»»

Tehran on Monday said that the country was holding "intensive" indirect talks with Washington to avoid a fresh round of US attacks on Iran ahead of the US midterm elections this week. Foreign ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei shared Iranian plans to reopen blockaded energy corridor, the St»»»

LONDON: Sultan Haitham bin Tarik of Oman and Chinese President Xi Jinping have discussed ways to enhance cooperation and strengthen the strategic partnership between Oman and China across various sectors. The Omani ruler’s visit on Sunday and Monday was the first state visit to China by an Omani su»»»

Weekly service will connect Chinese ports with key markets in East and Southern Africa Dubai: DP World's Shipping Solutions AMEA business ("Shipping Solutions") is expanding its China–Africa shipping network with the launch of the China Africa Link, a new weekly service designed to strengthen conne»»»

Doha, Qatar: Doha will host the 2026 Asian Men's Emerging Teams Cricket Cup from November 19 to 29, featuring eight teams competing for the continental title. Organized by the Qatar Cricket Association under Asian Cricket Council (ACC) supervision, the tournament will be held at West End Internatio»»»

If Democrats take control of either the House or the Senate, they will seek to steer US foreign policy in a more anti-Russia and anti-China direction, US constitutional historian and political commentator Dan Lazare tells Sputnik. "It’s impossible to know as to how things will turn out. But I’m con»»»

At least 58 police officers have been injured since protests erupted on Saturday Thousands of striking Bangladeshi garment workers clashed with police on Monday, demanding a monthly minimum wage more than double their current pay, as protests spread across industrial hubs. The South Asian nation of»»»

Two drones destroyed in Riyadh area, Saudi-led coalition confirms The Saudi-led coalition fighting Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis said on Monday that its forces had intercepted two drones in the area of the Saudi capital Riyadh. "Interception and destruction of two drones in the Riyadh area," coalitio»»»

China urges diplomacy amid rising Middle East conflict and regional concerns The US-Israel war with Iran continues to cast a shadow over the Middle East, with the Strait of Hormuz, regional security and the possibility of renewed military action remaining major concerns for the Gulf. Iran has insis»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman sent a message to Chinese President Xi Jinping on bilateral ties, ways to strengthen them and issues of mutual interest. Saudi National Security Adviser Musaed bin Mohammed Al-Aiban delivered the message during a meeting with Chinese Foreign Minister W»»»

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Beijing calls for a political solution as Trump warns that more Iranian targets remain Beijing: China's top diplomat told a senior Iranian official that Beijing supports Tehran in "safeguarding its own sovereignty and security" as they met in the Chinese capital on Monday, after threats of renewed »»»

A new EUR 2 handling fee on goods ordered directly from outside the European Union came into force on 1 November, adding further pressure on shoppers using Chinese online platforms such as Shein and Temu. EU introduces new fee affecting Shein and Temu orders Combined with an existing EUR 3 customs »»»

BEIJING (Sputnik) - Russia and China oppose the creation of new military blocs in the Asia-Pacific region, sharing a common understanding that a unified security system is needed in the region, Russian Federation Council speaker Valentina Matvienko said on Monday. A Federation Council delegation le»»»

BEIJING (Sputnik) - Zhai Jun, the Chinese government's special envoy for the Middle East, will visit Iran, Oman and Saudi Arabia in the first half of November to promote peace and security in the region, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning said on Monday. "Special Envoy of the Chinese Gov»»»

RIYADH: Investment deals worth billions of dollars have been signed at the Oman-China Investment Partnership Horizons Forum, with 23 agreements, memorandums and strategic investment partnerships inked. The event, held at Bank of China’s headquarters, saw deals covering joint investment funds, renew»»»

Global shares were mixed and oil prices retreated Monday, falling sharply on renewed hopes for progress in diplomatic efforts between the U.S. and Iran. U.S. futures advanced after U.S. stocks fell Friday to their worst day since June as investors dumped artificial intelligence-related and other te»»»

Tehran’s assurances of no hostility raise questions about security and rebuilding trust Dubai: As fears grow of renewed US-Iran military confrontation, Gulf countries face fresh uncertainty over regional security despite continuing diplomatic efforts to avert another conflict. Iran on Monday sought»»»