-
South Korea Gifts Xi Jinping a Jeju-Made Go Board After Honoring Trump with Golden Crown
Symbolic Diplomacy: A Tale of Two Gifts GYEONGJU, South Korea — November 1, 2025 – In a symbolic gesture of cultural diplomacy, South Korean President Lee Jae Myung presented Chinese President Xi Jinping with a handcrafted Go board made from rare Jeju Island wood during Xi’s state visit this Saturday. The gift, made from Torreya…
-
Russia’s Non-GMO Soybean Exports to China Remain Secure Despite Trump-Xi U.S. Trade Deal, Says Insider
November 1, 2025 – Russia’s long-standing non-GMO soybean trade with China is unlikely to be disrupted, even after the recently concluded bilateral soybean purchase agreement between the United States and China. A high-ranking Russian government source confirmed that Moscow’s niche market for non-genetically modified soybeans remains “safe,” reaffirming Russia’s unique position in the global soy…
-
Trump Administration Unveils $100 Million Initiative to Modernize U.S. Coal Power Plants
October 31, 2025 – The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has announced a fresh wave of federal funding aimed at revitalizing the domestic coal industry, as part of the Trump administration’s broader strategy to bolster traditional energy sectors. The newly announced $100 million allocation will support upgrades and modernization efforts for existing coal-fired power plants…
-
Russia’s LNG Exports Slip Year-to-Date, But Surge in October on New Arctic Project
November 1, 2025 – Russia’s liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports for the January-to-October period declined by 3.4% year-on-year, totaling 25.2 million metric tons (mmt), according to data compiled by LSEG and ship-tracking sources. However, a strong rebound in October saw exports jump 21% to 3.4 mmt, driven in part by flows from the newly launched…
-
Japan’s Prime Minister Reaffirms No Renegotiation of $550 Billion U.S. Investment Deal at APEC Summit
Gyeongju, South Korea – November 1, 2025 – Japan’s newly appointed Prime Minister, Sanae Takaichi, confirmed on Saturday that her government has no intention of renegotiating the historic $550 billion investment package recently sealed with the United States. The statement was made during a press briefing at the close of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC)…
-
APC Chieftain Blames Trump’s Nigeria Watch List on Rejected US Proposal
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Ayekooto Akindele, has criticized US President Donald Trump for placing Nigeria on the Country of Particular Concern (CPC) watch list, claiming it followed Nigeria’s rejection of a “strange proposal” from the US.
-
BYD Reports 12% Decline in October Vehicle Sales as Competition Intensifies in China’s Electric Vehicle Market
Beijing, China – In a notable shift for one of the world’s leading electric vehicle manufacturers, Chinese automaker BYD Co Ltd announced a 12% drop in vehicle sales for October 2025 compared to the previous year. The company reported global deliveries of 441,706 vehicles, a significant decline from the 502,675 units sold in October 2024.…
-
Taiwan Engages in High-Level Talks with the United States on Semiconductor Supply Chains at APEC Summit
Gyeongju, South Korea – Taiwan’s presence at the 2025 APEC Summit gained significant attention as its representative, Lin Hsin-i, met with U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to discuss vital issues surrounding global semiconductor supply chains and technology cooperation. The meeting underscores Taiwan’s strategic role in the global tech industry and its ongoing efforts to ease…
-
Lagos State Approves New Governing Council for LASU
The Lagos State Government has approved a new 11-member Governing Council for Lagos State University (LASU), aiming to strengthen governance and academic excellence. The new council is expected to guide the strategic direction and governance of LASU, in line with the Sanwo-Olu administration’s push to enhance the quality of state-owned tertiary institutions.
Hi, this is a comment. To get started with moderating, editing, and deleting comments, please visit the Comments screen in…