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EU presses Ukraine on democratic reform

The bloc told Ukraine reform is a precondition for the disbursement of more of a $103 billion loan.

As AI leaders warn of catastrophe, US and China shun slowdown calls

Presidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinping are expected to agree to only limited cooperation on AI safety at summit.

ICC convicts Central African Republic rebel leader of crimes against humanity

The International Criminal Court on Wednesday convicted former Central African Republic militia commander Mahamat Said A...

Hong Kong Exchange to Discuss Extended Stock Trading Hours

Hong Kong’s stock exchange will consult with stakeholders on a potential extension of stock trading hours that would ali...

Analysts Snap Longest Run of US Earnings Upgrades in Five Years

Equity analysts have turned net negative on the outlook for US corporate earnings for the first time in months, reflecti...

Russia’s coal exports to gain 77% by 2050 to 350 mln tons

Coal imports to Russia are planned at 13 mln tons in 2030, and 12 mln tons each in 2036 and 2050 under the target scenar...

AI Agents Are Upending a Big Slice of the Stock Market

Banks, brokers, travel booking companies hit by threat to ‘consumer inertia.’

Russia’s share in global coal exports to grow from 13% to 27% by 2050

The contribution of the coal industry to Russia’s GDP in nominal prices may total $42.7 bln by 2050

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Trump Hails Iran Talks Even as Tehran Sets ‘Firm Positions’ Trump & Burnham Exchanged ‘Warm Words’ Xi & Trump Seek Safe ...

Which spiritual and political issues will be the focus of Pope Leo XIV’s visit to France?

Young people, the challenges of AI and European affairs are set to head the agenda of the pope’s first official visit to...

Yemen government forces claim control of Mount Qarfan in Taiz

Mountain’s capture disrupts Houthis' defences and impacts their advances along Red Sea coast.

Why younger Filipinos are warming to China despite maritime tensions

Inside a car wash lounge in the southern Philippine city of Davao, Shenilane Formento scrolls through messages on her Ch...

Takaichi eager for passage of tax cut bill

Takaichi also announced a plan to submit legislation to diversify oil procurement channels.

Watch: Syria president scrolls Instagram during Erdogan's speech in UN

Live: Pezeshkian set to address UN for the first time since US, Israel launched Iran war

Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkian is scheduled to address the UN General Assembly (UNGA) Wednesday in his first speec...

Romanian Premier-Nominee Seeks Confidence Vote Next Week

Romania’s premier-designate Siegfried Muresan said he’ll seek a parliamentary vote of confidence in his proposed cabinet...

Chagos Islands deal ‘can’t go ahead’ without US support, Streeting says

Defence secretary places annual payments to Mauritius on hold as UK government reviews deal over Diego Garcia baseUK pol...

Allseas books ABL for 60,000-ton topside single-lift ops in next North Sea decom chapter

Energy and marine consultancy ABL, part of Oslo-listed global consultancy group Aqualis, has been hired by Switzerland-b...

As Chinese carmakers diversify beyond CATL batteries, Beijing warns of market overreaction

A publication under China’s industry ministry has pushed back against market chatter of “de-CATLisation” as a growing nu...

Sudan: U.S. Seeks 'Serious Partners' to Advance Peace in Sudan

[State Department] Thomas "Tommy" Pigott, Spokesman

Trump plans grand spectacle for potentially tense Xi talks

WASHINGTON, Sept 23 - US President Donald Trump welcomes Chinese President Xi Jinping to Washington on Wednesday for a t...

Chinese Exchange May List Lithium Hydroxide Futures This Year

The Guangzhou Futures Exchange is planning to list lithium hydroxide contracts as soon as this year, according to people...

Elon Musk hails Xi Jinping’s leadership and Chinese AI capabilities on state media

Tesla CEO Elon Musk described Chinese President Xi Jinping as “a great leader” and “very capable” during an interview wi...

World leaders say UN Security Council failing to function

World leaders say UN Security Council failing to function

Iran has not drawn on foreign military experience in war with US — ambassador to Russia

Kazem Jalali said that Iran relied entirely on the internal potential

Azerbaijan pardons French national after EU drops sanctions on Usmanov

BAKU, Sept 23 - Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev pardoned a French national imprisoned for espionage on Wednesday, a d...

Republican jitters grow as unpopular Trump fuels midterm ‘bloodbath’ fears

Iran war, rising prices and president’s low ratings give Democrats advantage, but Republicans have poured cash into key ...

Press review: Trump, Zelensky signal Russia deal interest as Moscow eyes fresh US dialogue

Top stories from the Russian press on Wednesday, September 23rd

ShinyHunters Claims FBI Hack Via PeopleSoft Zero Day

Infamous threat group ShinyHunters claims to have personal information on thousands of FBI employees

UK police arrest six at protest against migrant boat that spent 36 hours at sea

The Home Office said in early September that the number of crossings in August had fallen to their lowest level since re...

Trump Makes the UN Irrelevant All Over Again

The world body has been relegated to the sidelines more than ever this year.

Ethiopian Airlines suspends flights to three northern Tigray airports

The suspension comes after Tigrayan forces took control of Mekelle airport.

Trump Revives Iran Deal Hopes, Meta AI Rattles 'Consumer Inertia Trade'

"The Pulse With Francine Lacqua" is all about conversations with high profile guests in the beating heart of global busi...

Putin ready to meet with Trump, no details available — Kremlin

Dmitry Peskov said that Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump always emphasized their readiness to hold another meeting

Russia ranks sixth worldwide in copper reserves

Copper futures for December 2026 delivery rose 2.44% to $6.9275 per pound at the close of trading on September 22, reach...

Gaza students return to makeshift schools after three years of genocide 

Gaza students return to makeshift schools after three years of genocide Submitted by Nada Nabil on Wed, 09/23/2026 - 08:...

Pakistan tightens security ahead of march planned by Imran Khan's party

ISLAMABAD, Sept 23 - Pakistan curbed access on Wednesday to its capital, Islamabad, ahead of a march planned by supporte...

UK to launch new military space squadron to protect satellites

Britain announced on Wednesday that it will launch a new military space squadron charged with defending the country’s sa...

Trump meets US-backed Venezuelan president for first time since Maduro seized

Rodriguez was handpicked by Trump as leader of Venezuela was arrested and taken to the US

Trump-backed Board of Peace will unveil $2.45 billion Gaza recovery plan: report

Trump-backed Board of Peace will unveil $2.45 billion Gaza recovery plan: report US President Donald Trump's Board of Pe...