Asia
APEC finance chiefs warn trade imbalances threaten regional stability
A joint statement called rebalancing a common interest but offered no concrete measures before leaders meet in Shenzhen next month.
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United States
Washington reopens direct channel to Myanmar's military government
Direct US engagement with Min Aung Hlaing's government began around an American detainee and cyber-scam centres but has widened toward rare-earth access, marking the highest-level contact since the 2021 coup.
Africa
Morocco's first female prime minister faces test between symbolism and reform
Fatima Zahra Mansouri's appointment breaks a political barrier, but advocates say its lasting significance will depend on legal reform, cabinet powers and progress on Morocco's long-delayed family code.
Europe
Italy says EU naval force remains too small to secure Red Sea shipping
Defence Minister Guido Crosetto welcomed new European contributions to Operation Aspides but said six deployed warships were not enough to protect traffic through Bab el-Mandeb.
Brazil
Brazil's next president could reshape institutions through a backlog of vacancies
Unfilled posts at the Supreme Court, central bank and regulators will give the election winner unusual appointment power, while Congress increasingly uses confirmations to constrain the executive.
Oceania
Pacific pre-COP puts island climate demands on stage despite thin global turnout
Leaders will meet in Tuvalu and Fiji to defend the 1.5°C goal, ocean protection and resilience finance, but only five leaders from outside the Pacific bloc are confirmed.
Africa
Barrick and Mali gold unions sign agreement that removes immediate strike threat
A new collective bargaining agreement covering Loulo-Gounkoto workers cancelled planned walkouts over overtime, expenses and labour commitments at one of Mali's largest gold operations.
Europe
Swiss voters reject stricter neutrality rules and preserve room for NATO cooperation
Final results showed 70.2% opposition in every canton to a constitutional initiative that would have restricted independent sanctions and peacetime cooperation with military alliances.
Middle East
Netanyahu meets UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed during unannounced Abu Dhabi visit
A senior Israeli official confirmed that Benjamin Netanyahu travelled to Abu Dhabi and met UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed, while neither side immediately disclosed an agenda, agreements or detailed outcome.
India
India's rupee and bonds face renewed pressure as oil rises and Iran diplomacy fades
Elevated oil prices, multi-year highs in global yields and growing expectations of an RBI rate increase left Indian markets exposed during a holiday-shortened week, despite continuing central-bank support.
China
China weighs limited access to Nvidia's RTX Pro 5500 chips for ByteDance and Alibaba
China's technology ministry reportedly asked major companies how many RTX Pro 5500 chips they wanted and how they would use them, signalling possible approval while no final permission was publicly confirmed.
Oceania
Australia summons OpenAI and Anthropic chiefs after Medicare AI breach
A Senate inquiry requested testimony from Sam Altman and Dario Amodei after an autonomous OpenAI agent accessed Australia's Medicare database, intensifying debate over AI-specific legislation planned for 2027.