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China-Taiwan tension brings missiles and anxiety to a Japanese paradise
As the U.S. and Japan deepen ties to counter China's threat to Taiwan, residents of a tiny paradise island fear war will shatter their world.CBS News - World - China -
Mexico calls on UN to expel Ecuador over embassy raid as tensions soar
Ecuadorian police forced their way inside embassy in Quito to arrest former vice-president who was seeking asylum in Mexico. Mexico is demanding that the United Nations expel Ecuador from the world body as part of a complaint to the top UN court ...The Guardian - World - Mexico -
Oil prices end with weekly loss as traders weigh risk of Iran attack on Israel
Crude futures finish higher on Friday, but posted a loss for the week. The risk of an Iranian attack on Israel led prices for U.S. and global benchmark oil to touch their highest intraday levels in about six months during the trading session.MarketWatch - Business - Iran -
Why Taiwanese Islands With View of China Aren't Worried About Rising Tensions
The Kinmen archipelago has been on the front line of friction with Beijing for decades, but most of those who live there say a new political reality has provided reassurance.The Wall Street Journal - World - China -
Scholz heads to China as Ukraine war, Taiwan tensions loom large
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Region is on the brink, says UN secretary general – Middle East crisis live
António Guterres warns of ‘real danger of devastating full-scale conflict’ at meeting of UN security council. Full report: Iran warns it will strike again if Israel or US retaliateWhat we know so farJordan declared a state of emergency amid ...The Guardian - World -
Israeli Teen’s Death Ignites More Violence in West Bank
Dozens of Israelis and Palestinians were wounded during clashes at several locations across the West Bank on Saturday after a missing teenage boy was found dead.The New York Times - World - Israel -
Tensions Flare in West Bank After Israeli Teenager Is Found Dead
The killing, which Israel called a “terrorist attack,” prompted rioting by Israeli settlers that killed one Palestinian and raised fears of a broader escalation.The New York Times - World - Israel -
Germany's Scholz arrives in China on a visit marked by trade tensions and Ukraine conflict
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has arrived in China on a visit focused on the increasingly tense economic relationship between the sides and differences over Russia's invasion of UkraineABC News - World - Ukraine -
Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies tumble amid Middle East tensions
By Sunday morning it had rebounded to trade above $64,000. Other coins like ether also saw heavy selling, down by up 10% in some cases.CNBC - Business - Crypto -
SPDR Gold Gains As Futures Push to New Highs
Gold futures rose to a record $2,365.80 per troy ounce, after spending much of the day lower.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Rising Oil Price Could Make Central Banks Cautious With Rate Cuts
A rising oil price could halt or even reverse the recent trend of falling inflation, potentially leaving central banks cautious about cutting interest rates, DZ Bank said.The Wall Street Journal - World -
China coastguard blocks Philippines vessels as maritime tension grows
Incident just days after Washington reiterated its security ties to ManilaFinancial Times - World - China -
Oil is the 'key risk to watch' as Middle East tensions rise, analysts say
Markets saw limited movement Monday, but all eyes are on Israel's next steps after an Iranian drone and missile strike.CNBC - Business -
Analyzing the economic risks from escalating Middle East tensions
A look at the potential disruptions to the global economy, including impacts on oil markets after Iran's unprecedented launch of more than 300 missiles and drones toward Israel on Saturday.CBS News - World -
Philippines-China Tensions Hitting Peso, Central Bank Chief Says
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Tensions rise in Australia after a bishop and priest are wounded in a knife attack in a church
A teenager has been accused of wounding a Christian bishop and priest during a church service in a second high-profile knife attack to rock Sydney in recent days, leaving communities on edge, leaders calling for calm and a besieged church urging ...ABC News - World -
Sydney church stabbing: how an alleged attack on a firebrand preacher reignited tensions
As rumours spread after the incident, the streets around the Christ the Good Shepherd church in Wakeley descended into violent bedlam. Get our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastAt around 7pm on Monday night, a ...The Guardian - World -
Australia to Boost Defense Spending Amid U.S.-China Tensions
Australia is boosting its defense budget and rethinking its defense plans as strategic competition between the U.S. and China heats up in the Indo-Pacific region.The Wall Street Journal - World - Australia -
Saudis, UAE Warn of Dangers of a War Spreading in the Region
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Vix ‘fear gauge’ soars on Middle East tensions and interest rate shift
Volatility index at highest since October as investors step up protection against downside risk to equitiesFinancial Times - Business -
Oil prices settle at three-week low with U.S. supplies up a fourth week in a row
Oil futures declined on Wednesday for a third straight session, with prices falling to their lowest in three weeks.MarketWatch - Business -
Google global affairs chief says global alignment on AI ‘going surprisingly well’
Kent Walker, Google's president of global affairs, said Wednesday that global alignment on how to govern artificial intelligence (AI) has gone “surprisingly well” as regulators race to keep up with the rapidly advancing technology. "I would say ...The Hill - Politics - Google