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China, Philippines trade accusations over South China Sea clash

Abhinav Thawait

China, Philippines collision the latest maritime confrontation China coastguard says ‘lawfully’ blocked Philippine vessels Manila task force says collision endangered ...

China curbs graphite exports in latest critical minerals squeeze

Barbara Terrio

An aerial view shows containers and cargo vessels at the Qingdao port in Shandong province, China May 9, 2022. Picture ...

China, world’s top graphite producer, tightens exports of key battery material

Barbara Terrio

BEIJING, Oct 20 (Reuters) – China said on Friday it will require export permits for some graphite products to protect ...

US decision to send long-range missiles to Kyiv a grave mistake – Russia’s envoy

Elaine Hadley

Armoured vehicles move during “Noble Blueprint 2023” military exercise at Novo Selo military grounds, Bulgaria, September 26, 2023. The drill ...

As global debt worries mount, is another crisis brewing?

Barbara Terrio

Higher rates feed developed economy debt worries Huge spending needs, interest payments to keep debt high U.S., Italy, Britain most ...

Stocks retreat amid Gaza risks as oil hovers above $90

Barbara Terrio

A woman walks past a man examining an electronic board showing Japan’s Nikkei average and stock quotations outside a brokerage, in ...

EU delays approval of Novavax’s revised COVID vaccine

Barbara Terrio

Syringes with needles are seen in front of a displayed Novavax logo in this illustration taken, November 27, 2021. REUTERS/Dado ...

Tens of thousands rally in Mideast, West to support Israel, Palestinians

Abhinav Thawait

Oct 13 (Reuters) – Tens of thousands of protesters rallied across the Middle East and in parts of Asia, Europe ...

Microsoft closes $69 billion Activision Blizzard deal after Britain’s nod

Brendan Martin

Biggest-ever gaming deal clears major regulatory hurdle UK regulator CMA had blocked the acquisition in April Microsoft agreed to sell ...

Russia’s Putin sends the West a warning over nuclear testing

Abhinav Thawait

[1/3]Russian President Vladimir Putin attends a ceremony to present state awards in Moscow, Russia, August 2, 2023. Sputnik/Alexander Kazakov/Kremlin via ...