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Washington accuses Beijing of making a “Mistake” by restricting rare earth exports

The United States has criticized China’s decision to impose export restrictions on rare earth materials, calling it a “strategic mistake” that exposes Beijing’s use of its dominance in this crucial sector as a political tool. U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said......

Major heist at California museum: over 1,000 artifacts stolen from Oakland storage

More than 1,000 historical artifacts were stolen during a night-time burglary at a storage facility belonging to the Oakland Museum of California (OMCA), authorities confirmed this week. The incident occurred on October 15around 3:30 a.m., when intruders broke into the warehouse and......

Unprecedented rainfall floods New York City, leaving two dead and paralyzing transportation

New York City faced record-breaking rainfall on Thursday, October 30, 2025, triggering severe flooding across all five boroughs. The deluge inundated streets, overwhelmed subway lines, and disrupted operations at major airports, including JFK, LaGuardia, and Newark. Two men tragically lost their lives......

Xi to meet Canadian and Japanese leaders after Trump trade truce

Chinese President Xi Jinping took center stage at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in South Korea, following a fragile trade truce reached with U.S. President Donald Trump. The agreement, struck before Trump’s departure, suspended further......

Samsung now displays ads on its $2,000+ smart refrigerators

A new kind of advertisement has entered the kitchen. This week, Samsung began rolling out a software update in the United States that introduces ads on the touchscreens of its Family Hub smart refrigerators, which cost more than $2,000. Owners of these high-end models were surprised to find a banner......

China urges US to “seriously” respect nuclear test ban

Beijing (AFP) – China on Thursday urged the United States to “seriously” respect the global ban on nuclear testing, after President Donald Trump instructed the Pentagon to resume testing of the country’s nuclear arsenal. “China hopes the United......

Fentanyl, soybeans and Ukraine: Trump claims “great success” after talks with Xi

Aboard Air Force One (AFP) – Smiling broadly, US President Donald Trump hailed what he called a “great success” in his meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Busan, South Korea, on Thursday. The talks covered key global issues, including fentanyl......

Gold purchases reach 20-year high Amid global conflicts and trade wars

Global gold demand has surged to its highest level in more than two decades, driven by geopolitical tensions, economic uncertainty, and investors seeking safety amid record-high prices for the precious metal. According to the World Gold Council (WGC), gold demand between July and September reached......

Nvidia becomes the first company to surpass $5 trillion in market value

A historic milestone for Nvidia: the American chipmaking giant has become the first company in history to reach a $5 trillion market capitalization, driven by the relentless boom in artificial intelligence. On Wednesday, October 29, Nvidia’s stock surged by 5% at the opening of......

French online advertising leader Criteo plans to relocate its legal domicile to Luxembourg

Criteo, the French leader in online advertising listed on the New York Stock Exchange, has announced plans to move its legal domicile from France to Luxembourg. This relocation marks a preliminary step toward a potential transfer of its global headquarters to the United States. According to Frederik......

Five things Beijing wants from the Trump–Xi meeting

BUSAN, South Korea — Suspense is mounting ahead of Thursday’s meeting between U.S. President Donald Trumpand Chinese President Xi Jinping, as the leaders of the world’s two largest economies seek to defuse growing tensions and revive trade cooperation. Trump, en route......

Washington restores confederate general’s statue five years after its removal

The bronze statue of Confederate General Albert Pike, toppled by anti-racism protesters in 2020, has been restored and reinstalled in its original location in Washington, D.C., the U.S. National Park Service announced. The monument, honoring Albert Pike (1809–1891), a Southern general, lawyer,......

U.S. Embassy urges Americans to “Leave Mali Immediately” Amid worsening security situation

The U.S. Embassy in Mali has issued an urgent call for all American citizens to “leave the country immediately” via commercial flights, citing a rapid deterioration of security conditions around the capital, Bamako. In a statement released Tuesday, the embassy said the situation had become......

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