Category: Foreign News
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GSK Raises 2025 Outlook on Strong Cancer and HIV Drug Sales, Shares Rally
London, October 29, 2025 – GlaxoSmithKline (GSK.L) has boosted its 2025 sales and earnings forecasts after reporting strong growth in its specialty HIV and cancer treatments, providing a lift to the British pharmaceutical company’s shares. Despite a sharp decline in U.S. sales of its shingles vaccine Shingrix, GSK shares rose as much as 4.3%, reaching
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Liberia Appoints New Mining Minister Amid Talks on U.S. Investments in Critical Minerals
Monrovia, October 29, 2025 – Liberia has announced the appointment of R. Matenokay Tingban as its new Minister of Mines, replacing Wilmot J.M. Paye, as the West African nation seeks to attract increased foreign investment into its critical minerals sector, according to the office of President Joseph Boakai. Tingban, who previously served as Deputy Mining
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Japan PM Pushes Back on U.S. Request to Ban Russian LNG Imports
Tokyo, October 29, 2025 – Japan’s new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi told U.S. President Donald Trump during their bilateral meeting in Tokyo that banning Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG) imports would be extremely difficult for Japan, according to two government sources who requested anonymity. The discussion took place amid heightened pressure from the United States
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Iranian Oil Discounts to China Widen Amid Sanctions and Quota Shortages
Singapore, October 29, 2025 – Discounts on Iranian crude oil offered to China have reached their widest level in over a year, driven by tightening sanctions on Iran and Russia, combined with a shortage of crude import quotas for independent Chinese refiners. Trade sources reported on Wednesday that recent sanctions imposed by the United States,
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Air India CEO Pledges Operational Reforms Following Deadly June Crash
New Delhi, October 29, 2025 – Air India’s CEO Campbell Wilson publicly addressed the airline’s challenges on Wednesday for the first time since a tragic Boeing 787 Dreamliner crash in Ahmedabad in June that claimed 260 lives. Wilson emphasized the airline’s commitment to improving internal practices and operational safety as it navigates a “challenging” year.
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Saudi Arabia Forecasts 5.1% Real GDP Growth in 2025 as Non-Oil Sector Drives Economic Diversification
Riyadh, October 29, 2025 – Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Economy and Planning, Faisal Alibrahim, has projected robust economic growth for the kingdom in 2025, with real GDP expected to increase by 5.1%, fueled primarily by the expanding non-oil sector. This announcement underscores Saudi Arabia’s ongoing efforts to diversify its economy and reduce reliance on oil
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Trump Touts South Korea and China Deals on Final Stop of Asia Tour
Trump Concludes Asia Tour with Optimism on Trade Deals with South Korea and China GYEONGJU, South Korea, Oct. 29, 2025 — U.S. President Donald Trump wrapped up the final leg of his five-day Asia tour in South Korea on Wednesday, signaling optimism over resolving key trade disputes with both Seoul and Beijing. Trump’s meetings come
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China Reaffirms It ‘Will Not Rule Out Use of Force’ Over Taiwan Ahead of Trump–Xi Talks
China Reaffirms It ‘Will Not Rule Out Use of Force’ Over Taiwan Ahead of Trump–Xi Talks Beijing Hardens Its Stance on Taiwan BEIJING/TAIPEI – In a sharp escalation of rhetoric, China has declared it “absolutely will not” rule out the use of military force against Taiwan, reinforcing its long-standing stance on reunification just a day
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Jessie J Shares Frustration After Second Breast Cancer Surgery Postponed
British pop star Jessie J recently opened up about the postponement of her second breast cancer surgery, describing the delay as “frustrating” after she had already canceled her U.S. tour for the procedure. The singer shared the news in a heartfelt Instagram video on Monday, October 27, 2025. Jessie J explained that she had initially
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Four Dead in Cameroon Amid Intensifying Protests Over Presidential Election Results
At least four people have died in Douala, Cameroon’s largest city, after violent clashes erupted between police and opposition protesters ahead of the announcement of the 2025 presidential election results. The unrest reflects escalating political tensions in a country where President Paul Biya, 92, seeks an unprecedented eighth term in office. According to Samuel Dieudonne
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