Venezuela accused Washington of “the greatest extortion" known in the country's history at the UN Security Council on Tuesday, during a meeting in which Russia and China sharply criticized the US for putting military and economic pressure on Venezuela as tensions over sanctions and a naval blockade»»»

A deepening ideological rift between Europe and the United States is beginning to mirror the Sino-Soviet split of the 1960s, according to political commentator and IntelliNews contributor Arnaud Bertrand. Bertrand draws a »»»

The EU’s vote on the Reparation Loan needs to fail. If it passes it will kill off any chance of a peace deal being signed. The US version of the plan is well advanced and special envoy to Ukraine retired Lieutenant General Keith Kellogg said last week that only points remain to be agreed. The EU ve»»»

When Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 it did more than redraw the map of Europe: it pulled at the frayed seam that has separated Tokyo and Moscow for decades. Since the end of WWII the two have been held in an uneasy diplomatic limbo. Cordial summits and shared ec»»»

A deepening ideological rift between Europe and the United States is beginning to mirror the Sino-Soviet split of the 1960s, according to political commentator and IntelliNews contributor Arnaud Bertrand. Bertrand draws a »»»

Russian authorities have escalated restrictions on WhatsApp, sharply reducing the platform’s speed by as much as 80% in recent days, in what digital rights advocates describe as an effective precursor to a full ban. The cl»»»

This is going to get very messy. This morning Fitch announced it was putting Euroclear, which holds most of Russia’s frozen money, on “ratings watch with negative outlook.” That is a polite way of saying the proverbial is about to hit the fan. »»»

This is going to get very messy. This morning Fitch announced it was putting Euroclear, which holds most of Russia’s frozen money, on “ratings watch with negative outlook.” That is a polite way of saying the proverbial is about to hit the fan. »»»

The EU’s vote on the Reparation Loan needs to fail. If it passes it will kill off any chance of a peace deal being signed. The US version of the plan is well advanced and special envoy to Ukraine retired Lieutenant General Keith Kellogg said last week that only points remain to be agreed. The EU ve»»»

A deepening ideological rift between Europe and the United States is beginning to mirror the Sino-Soviet split of the 1960s, according to political commentator and IntelliNews contributor Arnaud Bertrand. Bertrand draws a »»»

Trade between China and Iran fell 24% to $9.09bn in the first 11 months of 2025 from $12bn over the same period in 2024, with Chinese exports to Iran declining 22% to $6.23bn whilst imports dropped 27% to $2.86bn, China's General Administration of Customs reported on December 24. »»»

Trade between China and Iran fell 24% to $9.09bn in the first 11 months of 2025 from $12bn over the same period in 2024, with Chinese exports to Iran declining 22% to $6.23bn whilst imports dropped 27% to $2.86bn, China's General Administration of Customs reported on December 24. »»»

Trade between China and Iran fell 24% to $9.09bn in the first 11 months of 2025 from $12bn over the same period in 2024, with Chinese exports to Iran declining 22% to $6.23bn whilst imports dropped 27% to $2.86bn, China's General Administration of Customs reported on December 24. »»»

Gold prices on the spot market exceeded $4,500 per ounce for the first time on December 24, setting a new record as investors sought safe-haven assets amid rising geopolitical tensions, Interfax reported on December 24. Sp»»»

Gold prices on the spot market exceeded $4,500 per ounce for the first time on December 24, setting a new record as investors sought safe-haven assets amid rising geopolitical tensions, Interfax reported on December 24. Sp»»»

Gold prices on the spot market exceeded $4,500 per ounce for the first time on December 24, setting a new record as investors sought safe-haven assets amid rising geopolitical tensions, Interfax reported on December 24. Sp»»»

The national football team of Kyrgyzstan lost a friendly match to China. The Kyrgyz Football Union reported. The match in Ajman (UAE) ended 1-0 in favor of China. Another match against China is scheduled for December 29. The Kyrgyz U23 national football team continues its preparations for the Asian»»»

Agencies New York Apple CEO Tim Cook is doubling down on his Nike stock ownership, with his purchase of close to $3 million in shares seen as an endorsement of the sports brand’s turnaround strategy. Tim Cook is well known for having a long-time relationship with Nike, and it’s one that he recently»»»

Tribune News Network Doha The opening whistle did more than signal the start of volleyball matches. It marked the beginning of a learning journey undertaken by students from Qatar Foundation (QF) schools at the ISF World Schools Volleyball Championship in Shangluo, China, an experience that extende»»»

The US is reportedly expanding its military posture near Venezuela by deploying additional forces to the Caribbean amid rising tensions between Washington and Caracas, the Wall Street Journal has reported. The movements include special operations aircraft and military transport planes, the newspape»»»

Over the past year, relations between Russia and the European Union have acquired an unusual quality: clarity. Not warmth, not dialogue, not even managed hostility, but clarity. In November 2023, Russia quietly renamed the Foreign Ministry’s Department for Pan-European Cooperation as the Department»»»

Addis Ababa: The Chinese Embassy in Ethiopia has donated dozens of motorcycles to the Ethiopian Federal Police Commission to support traffic control and security efforts. The motorcycles were handed over on Tuesday at the commission's headquarters in Addis Ababa, the country's capital, in a ceremon»»»

China is expanding its digital yuan, or e-CNY, into ASEAN trade routes. Recent People’s Bank of China (PBOC) pledges include cross-border pilots with Singapore, Thailand, Hong Kong, UAE, and Saudi Arabia, all tied to the New International Land-Sea Trade Corridor. This builds on 2020 pilots, current»»»

Chinese rocket developer LandSpace plans to successfully recover a reusable booster in mid-2026, a company executive said in an interview, underscoring the Beijing-based firm's ambition to become China's answer to SpaceX. The ability to return, recover, and reuse a rocket's engine-packed first stag»»»

Russia plans to launch a power station on the Moon within a decade, space agency Roscosmos has announced, saying it has signed a contract with NPO Lavochkin, the country’s lead developer of deep-space and planetary missions, to carry out work through 2036 on the project. The purpose of the facility»»»

Chinese soldiers touch-up a decommissioned Dongfeng 2 medium range ballistic missile on display at the Chinese Military Museum of the People's Revolution in Beijing on April 29, 2017. China rejected a draft Pentagon report saying it deployed 100+ ICBMs near Mongolia, saying it was “unaware” and acc»»»

BELGRADE - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said on Wednesday preservation of peace and stability was the most significant task for the coming period and that the fight for Serbia's territorial integrity and accelerated economic activities were the second and third most important goals, respectiv»»»

Dubai: Platinum surged to a fresh all-time high above $2,300 an ounce Wednesday, trading at $2,331.30 by 6:09 am GMT on tight global supplies, elevated borrowing costs and tariff hedging. The metal climbed for a 10th straight session, its longest streak since 2017, and has rocketed over 150% this y»»»

BELGRADE - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said on Wednesday preservation of peace and stability was the most significant task for the coming period and that the fight for Serbia's territorial integrity and accelerated economic activities were the second and third most important goals, respectiv»»»

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro asserted on Tuesday that U.S. President Donald Trump should concentrate on domestic social problems, stating that Venezuela is fully capable of managing its own affairs. “Seventy percent of his speeches and statements are about Venezuela,” Maduro said, addressing»»»

China on Wednesday listed more sectors eligible for foreign investment incentives, from tax breaks to preferential ​land use, in its latest effort to stem a prolonged decline in overseas capital inflows. Under the 2025 edition of the catalogue of industries for encouraging foreign investment, China»»»

Roscosmos sealed a major deal with NPO Lavochkina to provide reliable, long-term energy for key elements of Russia's Moon program, such as lunar rovers, scientific observatories, and infrastructure for the International Lunar Research Station (ILRS) — a collaborative effort open to international pa»»»

Venezuela has accused the United States of the "greatest extortion" at an emergency session of the UN Security Council in New York. Washington's seizure of two Venezuelan oil tankers was "worse than piracy," the Venezuelan ambassador to the UN said. The emergency meeting of the Security Council was»»»

Hundreds of motorcycle riders took to the streets of Caracas on Monday to protest US ‘piracy’ against Venezuelan oil shipments. The rally comes after the US Navy intercepted two oil tankers carrying Venezuelan crude as part of an ongoing naval blockade of the Latin American country. Participants at»»»

US trade officials determined that China should be punished for employing unfair tactics to dominate the semiconductor industry, but will wait 18 months to impose tariffs, American authorities said Tuesday. A US Trade Representative (USTR) investigation concluded China's targeting of semiconductors»»»

Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi-based sovereign investor ADQ has closed a $5 billion syndicated financing deal with Asian financial institutions, marking its first borrowing in the Greater China region and drawing demand more than three times the initial target. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheq»»»

Kyrgyzstan is set to undergo large-scale transformations over the next five years. Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan Adylbek Kasymaliev said today at a session of the Zhogorku Kenesh. According to him, the state continues to implement major strategic infrastructure projects outline»»»

Russia plans to put ​a nuclear power plant on the moon in the next decade to supply its lunar space program and a joint Russian-Chinese research station as major powers rush to explore the earth's only natural satellite. Ever since Soviet cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin became the first human to go into spa»»»

China said on ​Wednesday that it opposed the United States' "indiscriminate use of tariffs" and "unreasonable suppression" of ‌Chinese ‌industries ‌when ⁠asked about ​Washington's ‌plan to impose tariffs on Chinese semiconductor imports. China urges the US ⁠to correct its "wrong ‌practices", and wi»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar-China Film Festival has officially opened marking a significant cultural milestone in the deepening relationship between Qatar and China. The inaugural edition of the three-day festival, which runs until today, December 24, is being conducted under the theme of cultural dialo»»»

Bangkok: Thailand yesterday rejected a request by Cambodia to hold bilateral talks in a neutral country, leaving a planned meeting to negotiate an end to deadly border clashes in doubt. The nations’ long-standing border conflict reignited this month, shattering an earlier truce, killing more than 4»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s tourism sector delivered a solid and well-balanced performance in 2025, supported by steady demand across leisure, corporate, and regional travel segments, according to industry executives. A report by Oxford Business Group states that the government continues to prioritise the»»»

Role in supply chains robust given full industrial chain, ongoing innovation: expert As Christmas is around the corner, data released on Monday showcased the sustained resilience and vitality of East China's Yiwu, the world's largest wholesale market for small commodities and an epitome of China's »»»

Dubai: Gold prices in Dubai extended their rally on Wednesday morning, with 24-karat gold trading at Dh542 per gram and 22-karat at Dh502 as of 9.25 am. The move follows Tuesday’s all-time high of Dh540.25 for 24-karat gold and the first breach of Dh500 for 22-karat at Dh500.25. A month ago, on Nov»»»

Venezuela's state-run oil company PDVSA is now loading crude and fuel oil onto tankers and keeping them anchored in Venezuelan waters, effectively turning them into floating storage, Reuters reports, citing company documents and shipping data. US President Donald Trump’s announcement of a naval oil»»»

Ukraine risks alienating allies with attacks on oil infrastructure in Russia that is vital to Kazakhstan’s oil exports and economy and is used by Western oil majors, an analyst warned on December 8. “It’s already clear tha»»»

Russia, under sanctions from the West over the war in Ukraine, is using nuclear partnerships to grow its influence in Africa. What: Russia has reportedly signed nuclear energy deals with at least 20 African countries. »»»

Tunisia’s tourism sector is witnessing a strong rebound in 2025, with 5.297mn tourists visiting the country by July 20, marking a 9.8% year-on-year (y/y) increase compared to the same period in 2024, Erem News reported on August 2, citing Mehdi Helloui, Director General of the National Tourism Offi»»»