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Trump's Board of Peace offers Israel a new alternative to the untrustworthy UN - opinion
If Israel acts wisely and courageously, it can become an architect of a more supportive international reality.
Trump administration to take 10% stake in USA Rare Earth in $1.6b. deal, sources say
Trump threatens 100% tariff on Canada over possible China deal
Pentagon's 2026 defense strategy names Israel a ‘model ally,’ shifts to ‘peace through strength’
Hong Kong signals support for China in Japan dispute
Hong Kong backs China after Japan's leader warned of a Taiwan conflict amid rising tensions.
China pushes strategic industry ties with Germany amid rare earth strain
China moves to build stronger ties with Germany amid strain on the rare-earth market.
Bitcoin mining in China rebounds, defying 2021 ban
The resurgence in bitcoin mining could act as a demand and price support for the world’s largest cryptocurrency.
G20 summit in South Africa adopts declaration despite US boycott, opposition
G20 leaders adopted a climate focused declaration without US support, prompting the White House to accuse South Africa of weaponizing its presidency and deepening tensions over the group’s direction.
Russia says it held talks with China on missile defense
Russia and China held talks in Moscow on missile defense and agreed to strengthen cooperation.
With a sushi lunch, Taiwan president shows support for Japan in China dispute
Beijing has indicated it will halt Japanese seafood imports following a rise in tensions after Japan's prime minister suggested Tokyo could intervene militarily if China attacked Taiwan.
Asian stocks jump on Nvidia earnings as markets await delayed US jobs data
Nvidia's earnings fueled a rally in Asia on Thursday, occurring just hours before the US jobs report; the dollar strengthened and Treasury yields increased.
China underground church pastors arrested, face up to three years in jail, NGO head says
The group, which includes church founder Pastor Jin Mingri, is being held in detention centers in the southern city of Beihai.
US confirms sale of $700 mln air defense missile system to Taiwan
The National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System (NASAMS) medium-range air defense solutions have seen combat in Ukraine
Japan warns citizens in China about safety as diplomatic crisis deepens
The alert was emitted amid a deepening dispute between Asia's two largest economies over Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's comments on Taiwan.
