Beijing has quietly been seeding the U.N. and a host of other international organizations with its own nationals, racking up more influence even as ... ( read original story ...)
Exclusive: U.S.-China trade deal review postponed as China ramps up farm, energy purchases
The United States and China have delayed a review of their Phase 1 trade deal initially slated for Saturday, sources familiar with the plans told Reuters, citing scheduling conflicts and the need to ... ( read original story ...)
How Journalism Helped China Open Up
Over the decades, reporting has made it easier for the U.S. and China to forge and deepen their ties, but that is in danger as tensions soar ... ( read original story ...)
Israel, U.S. near deal to exclude China from Israeli 5G networks -U.S. official
Israel and the United States are nearing a deal whereby Israel would commit not to use Chinese technology for its next generation 5G mobile telecoms networks, a U.S. official said. The newspaper ... ( read original story ...)
The Israel-UAE Deal Is Trump’s First Unambiguous Diplomatic Success
Trump’s new restrictions on Chinese apps and technology are so far-reaching that the future of the open internet is at stake. As protests rock another post-Soviet state, the Kremlin could be in an ... ( read original story ...)
Israel-UAE peace deal is a tribute to Trump’s Iran policy: Marc Short
Vice President Mike Pence's chief of staff Marc Short says the Trump administration continues to encourage people to wear face masks when in crowded spaces but doesn't believe in mandating it for all ... ( read original story ...)
Palestinians warn Israel-UAE deal imperils Jerusalem’s Al-Aqsa mosque
Angry Palestinians in Jerusalem accused the United Arab Emirates of collaborating with Israel and endangering Al-Aqsa mosque - Islam's third-holiest site - as they gathered for Friday prayers the day ... ( read original story ...)
Azerbaijani Ambassador In Balkans Detained On Embezzlement Charges
Herzegovina, and Montenegro, Eldar Hasanov, has been detained on embezzlement charges. Azerbaijan's State Security Service said in a statement on August 13 that Hasanov is suspected of embezzling from ... ( read original story ...)
UK ready to share its renewable energy dev’t experience with Uzbekistan
There is an enormous opportunity for the UK and Uzbekistan to cooperate more closely in a number of areas, including trade and investment, environmental issues, strengthening of ties between the two ... ( read original story ...)
Saudi Wealth Fund Is Said to Repay $10 Billion Bridge Loan
Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund has paid back a $10 billion bridge loan two months ahead of schedule, according to people familiar with the matter.The Public Investment Fund has fully repaid the ... ( read original story ...)