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US Reopens Talks With Russia’s Siluanov at G20, Angering Europe

Treasury chief Scott Bessent met Russia's Anton Siluanov at G20 talks, telling Moscow no sanctions relief until the Ukraine war ends. Europe objected.

Trump Warns Communities Opposing AI Data Centers Risk Becoming ‘Backwards and Poor’

President Trump warned US communities rejecting AI data centers risk becoming 'backwards and poor,' as local resistance grows ahead of November's midterms.

Trump Says Exxon Entering Venezuela as US Claims 65 Billion Barrels

Trump said Friday the US secured majority control of 65 billion barrels of Venezuelan reserves and that Exxon would return, though gas prices are unlikely

Bessent Urges Japan to Hike Rates and Strengthen Yen

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent called on Japan to raise interest rates and steady its finances, pointing to a possible Bank of Japan hike in September

Pentagon Gets 35% Stake in Venezuela Oil Firm Under $100 Billion Deal

The White House confirmed a Venezuela oil deal granting the Pentagon a 35% stake and NABEP 100-year concessions over 17 fields holding 65 billion barrels.

G7 Leaders Pledge to Counter China’s ‘Malign’ Practices and Tackle Economic Coercion

Hiroshima, Japan - In a united front against China's perceived "malign" practices, Group of Seven (G7) leaders have vowed to launch a new initiative...

Hong Kong’s Controversial Bill on Overseas Lawyers and Marcos Jnr’s Call for Swift Code of Conduct in South China Sea

In a controversial move, the Legislative Council of Hong Kong passed a bill on Wednesday allowing local authorities to prevent overseas lawyers from participating...

Imran Khan’s Arrest: A Wake-Up Call for Democracy in Pakistan

Imran Khan, a former cricket star and one of Pakistan's most influential political figures, was arrested on Tuesday amid high drama and chaos. Dozens...

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