Wall Street mixed on the first trading day of 2026; precious metals resume rally
European shares hit record highs, FTSE 100 reaches 10,000 points Gold, silver rise amid geopolitical tensions, dollar remains…
China’s Xi to host South Korea’s Lee from Sunday amid Japan tensions
Xi’s invitation aims to deepen ties before Lee’s Japan visit South Korea seeks balance amid US alliance and…
Asia’s factories end 2025 on firmer footing as orders pick up
Asia’s factory activity rebounds with growth in key economies Taiwan and South Korea PMIs show expansion after months…
Russia and Ukraine trade allegations of civilian attacks on New Year’s Day
Russia and Ukraine accuse each other of targeting civilians Russia says 24 killed in hotel in Russian-occupied territory…
China’s Xi promises more proactive macro policies in 2026
Item 1 of 3 People stand at an observation deck with a view on office buildings of Beijing’s…
Gaza humanitarian deterioration of serious concern, say UK, Canada, France and others
LONDON, Dec 30 (Reuters) – The humanitarian situation in Gaza has worsened again and is of serious concern,…
Saudi Arabia issues national security warning as UAE forces asked to leave Yemen
Saudi-backed head of Yemen’s presidential council asks UAE to leave Saudi-led coalition pitted against UAE-backed southern separatists No…
China fires rockets towards Taiwan in war games simulating blockade
China carrying out 10 hours of live-firing drills around Taiwan Chinese military rehearsing blockade of island’s north and…
China launches war games around Taiwan as island vows to defend democracy
China has deployed its military for war games around Taiwan Eastern Theatre Command carried out live-fire drills Taiwan…
China’s LandSpace gears up to take on Elon Musk and SpaceX
LandSpace is trying to become China’s SpaceX LandSpace became the first in China to test a reusable rocket…