Category: Foreign News
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Tuvalu Prime Minister Affirms “Special Relationship” with Taiwan Amid Pacific Geopolitical Tensions
Tuvalu Treasures “Special Relationship” with Taiwan Amid Growing Pacific Geopolitical Competition TAIPEI, November 18, 2025 – The Prime Minister of Tuvalu, Feleti Teo, emphasized his nation’s enduring and “special relationship” with Taiwan during a visit to Taipei, highlighting decades of diplomatic cooperation as tensions rise in the Pacific region between China and the United States.
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Google CEO Sundar Pichai Warns of Potential AI Bubble Risks
LONDON, November 18, 2025 – Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL.O) CEO Sundar Pichai cautioned that no company would escape unscathed if the ongoing artificial intelligence (AI) boom were to collapse. Speaking in an interview with the BBC, Pichai highlighted both the excitement and the risks associated with the rapid surge in AI investment and valuations. “This is
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United States Tops Global Recipients of Chinese Loans, Reveals AidData Study
United States Emerges as Largest Recipient of Chinese Loans: AidData Study HONG KONG, November 18, 2025 – The United States has become the largest recipient of Chinese loans globally, according to a comprehensive study tracking Beijing’s credit and grant activities. Published by AidData, a research lab at William & Mary, the report highlights a significant
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SEC Introduces New Proxy Rules, Limiting Shareholder Activist Influence
Boston, November 17, 2025 – The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has unveiled a new approach to handling shareholder proxy disputes, a move that experts say could significantly curb the influence of shareholder activists, particularly on contentious topics such as climate change and workforce diversity. Under the revised guidelines, the SEC will pause rulings
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Japan Ruling-Party Panel Proposes $161 Billion Supplementary Budget to Fund Stimulus
Tokyo, November 18, 2025 – A ruling-party panel of lawmakers close to Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi proposed a supplementary budget exceeding 25 trillion yen ($161 billion) on Tuesday to fund the premier’s planned economic stimulus package. This proposal is nearly double last year’s extra budget of 13.9 trillion yen, reflecting growing political pressure to
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Reliance Industries Purchases 1 Million Barrels of Crude from Kuwait Petroleum Corporation
Singapore, November 18, 2025 – India’s Reliance Industries Ltd (RELI.NS) has purchased 1 million barrels of crude oil from Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC) via a tender, according to four trade sources familiar with the transaction. The deal marks a strategic addition to Reliance’s refining portfolio amid shifting global supply dynamics. The sale follows a tender
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Amundi Acquires 10% Stake in UK’s ICG to Drive Private Markets Growth
Paris, November 18, 2025 – Amundi (AMUN.PA), Europe’s largest asset manager, has announced the acquisition of a 9.9% stake in London-listed Intermediate Capital Group (ICG) as part of its strategic push into private markets. The move aligns with Amundi’s ambitious three-year growth plan, aimed at expanding its footprint in alternative asset classes such as private
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Bitcoin Falls Below $90,000 as Investor Sentiment Turns Risk-Averse
Bitcoin slipped below $90,000 on Tuesday, marking its lowest level in seven months and signaling a sharp decline in investor appetite for riskier assets. The world’s largest cryptocurrency has erased its 2025 gains, falling nearly 30% from its October peak of $126,000, as traders become increasingly cautious amid broader market uncertainty. In the Asia afternoon
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USS Gerald R. Ford Arrives in Caribbean Amid Major U.S. Military Buildup Near Venezuela
Washington, D.C. – The U.S. Navy’s most advanced aircraft carrier, the USS Gerald R. Ford, has arrived in the Caribbean Sea, marking a significant escalation of American military presence in the region. The deployment, part of “Operation Southern Spear”, comes amid ongoing tensions with Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and an intensified U.S. counterdrug campaign. Largest
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UK Home Secretary Warns Asylum System at Risk Without Action on Illegal Migration
London, UK – Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood has warned that public consent for the UK asylum system is at risk unless the government takes decisive action against illegal migration. Speaking ahead of a major parliamentary announcement, Mahmood emphasized that her reforms are part of a “moral mission” to prevent division in the country. Largest Overhaul
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