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Macron Seeks China's Aid to Curb Russia-Ukraine Conflict, Xi Urges Peace Talks
French President Emmanuel Macron reached out to China's Xi Jinping on Thursday, requesting his assistance in mediating the Ukraine war by leveraging China's close ties with Russia. In response, Xi expressed hope that both sides could engage in peace negotiations as soon as possible. 
French President Emmanuel Macron reached out to China's Xi Jinping on Thursday, requesting his assistance in mediating the Ukraine war by leveraging China's close ties with Russia. In response, Xi expressed hope that both sides could engage in peace negotiations as soon as possible. -
North Korea Claims US-South Korea Military Drills Push Peninsula to 'Nuclear War's Edge'
North Korea has accused the United States and South Korea of pushing tensions to the verge of nuclear conflict through their joint military exercises, pledging to counter with "offensive action," according to state media outlet KCNA. 
North Korea has accused the United States and South Korea of pushing tensions to the verge of nuclear conflict through their joint military exercises, pledging to counter with "offensive action," according to state media outlet KCNA. -
Binance Rejects Justin Sun's Proposal to Acquire His Stake in Rival Huobi Exchange
The world's largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, Binance, recently declined an offer to purchase Tron blockchain founder Justin Sun's ownership stake in competitor Huobi, according to an anonymous source familiar with the situation. 
The world's largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, Binance, recently declined an offer to purchase Tron blockchain founder Justin Sun's ownership stake in competitor Huobi, according to an anonymous source familiar with the situation. -
TikTok Faces Legal Battle in Portugal Over Child Privacy Concerns
A European consumer protection group based in Portugal has filed a lawsuit against the short-video app TikTok, accusing it of allowing children under 13 years old to create accounts without parental consent and neglecting to implement measures for their protection. 
A European consumer protection group based in Portugal has filed a lawsuit against the short-video app TikTok, accusing it of allowing children under 13 years old to create accounts without parental consent and neglecting to implement measures for their protection. -
High-Level Saudi and Iranian Diplomats Set for Landmark Meeting in China
The highest-ranking diplomats from Saudi Arabia and Iran are scheduled to meet in Beijing on Thursday, according to an Iranian official and Saudi-owned newspaper Asharq al-Awasat. The meeting, facilitated by China, signifies the next phase in the reconciliation process between the two regional adversaries. 
The highest-ranking diplomats from Saudi Arabia and Iran are scheduled to meet in Beijing on Thursday, according to an Iranian official and Saudi-owned newspaper Asharq al-Awasat. The meeting, facilitated by China, signifies the next phase in the reconciliation process between the two regional adversaries. -
Gold Surpasses $2,000 Mark as US Economic Data Weakens
Gold prices climbed significantly on Tuesday, exceeding the crucial $2,000 per ounce mark, as the US dollar and yields declined. Weaker US economic data reinforced expectations of a slower pace of rate hikes, despite rising concerns over oil-driven inflation. 
Gold prices climbed significantly on Tuesday, exceeding the crucial $2,000 per ounce mark, as the US dollar and yields declined. Weaker US economic data reinforced expectations of a slower pace of rate hikes, despite rising concerns over oil-driven inflation. -
Qihoo 360 Founder Zhou Hongyi Divorces, Transfers 6.25% Company Shares to Ex-Wife Valued at $1.3 Billion
360 Company announced that its founder, Zhou Hongyi, has amicably divorced his wife. 
360 Company announced that its founder, Zhou Hongyi, has amicably divorced his wife. -
India's Bank of Baroda Halts Payments for Russian Oil Above Western Price Cap, Accelerating Shift to Rupee Trade - Report
India's state-run Bank of Baroda has ceased clearing payments for Russian oil sold at prices exceeding the cap established by Western nations, according to three sources with direct knowledge of the situation. This decision could hasten the adoption of a rupee-based trade mechanism. 
India's state-run Bank of Baroda has ceased clearing payments for Russian oil sold at prices exceeding the cap established by Western nations, according to three sources with direct knowledge of the situation. This decision could hasten the adoption of a rupee-based trade mechanism. -
Beijing Cautions US House Speaker Against Meeting with Taiwan's Tsai Ing-wen
On Tuesday, China issued a warning to U.S. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, cautioning him against "repeating disastrous past mistakes" by meeting with Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen. Beijing stated that such a meeting would not promote regional peace and stability but would instead unite the Chinese people against a shared adversary. 
On Tuesday, China issued a warning to U.S. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, cautioning him against "repeating disastrous past mistakes" by meeting with Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen. Beijing stated that such a meeting would not promote regional peace and stability but would instead unite the Chinese people against a shared adversary. -
US Dollar Falters Amid Weak Manufacturing Data, Aussie Dollar Awaits RBA Decision
The US dollar struggled on Tuesday, following a decline in American manufacturing activity last month, which indicated a slowing economy and overshadowed renewed inflation concerns in the wake of OPEC+'s unexpected output reduction. 
The US dollar struggled on Tuesday, following a decline in American manufacturing activity last month, which indicated a slowing economy and overshadowed renewed inflation concerns in the wake of OPEC+'s unexpected output reduction.
