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G7 talks in Paris try to tackle global crises with uncertainty high over the US approach

G7 talks in Paris try to tackle global crises with uncertainty high over the US approach

Foreign ministers from the Group of Seven industrialized democracies have begun two days of talks in Paris with clear differences on multiple unresolved global crises

G7 talks in Paris tackle unresolved global crises with questions over US approach

G7 talks in Paris tackle unresolved global crises with questions over US approach

Foreign ministers from the Group of Seven industrialized democracies have opened two days of talks in Paris as they struggle with multiple unresolved world crises amid questions about how U.S. President Donald Trump will approach foreign policy after his Republican Party’s big losses in last week’s congressional elections

G7 talks in Paris to focus on unresolved global crises with questions over US approach

G7 talks in Paris to focus on unresolved global crises with questions over US approach

Foreign ministers from the Group of Seven industrialized democracies have begun two days of talks in Paris as they struggle with multiple unresolved world crises amid questions how U.S. President Donald Trump will approach foreign policy after his Republican Party’s big losses in last week’s congressional elections

Japan and Vietnam Strengthen Cooperation on Critical Minerals and Economic Security

Japan and Vietnam Strengthen Cooperation on Critical Minerals and Economic Security

Japan and Vietnam have agreed to accelerate public-private cooperation on critical minerals, with Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi emphasizing economic security as a top priority in their bilateral relationship. This agreement follows talks between Prime Minister Takaichi and Vietnamese President To Lam in Tokyo. The two nations issued a joint statement highlighting an increasingly complex geopolitical environment and pledging deeper collaboration across defense, economic security, and investment. Japan is actively seeking stronger ties with Vietnam amidst economic and political pressures from China, including restrictions on rare earth exports. The collaboration also aims to bolster Vietnam's energy supply network and includes considering concrete projects to strengthen critical mineral supply chains.

G7 talks in Paris try to tackle unresolved global crises with uncertainty high over the US approach

G7 talks in Paris try to tackle unresolved global crises with uncertainty high over the US approach

Foreign ministers from the Group of Seven industrialized democracies have begun two days of talks in Paris with clear differences on multiple unresolved global crises

Heat-trapping carbon pollution drops, but scientists cite the Iran war rather than energy progress

Heat-trapping carbon pollution drops, but scientists cite the Iran war rather than energy progress

Emissions of heat-trapping carbon dioxide from the burning of fossil fuels decreased slightly this year due to the Iran war

Japan and Vietnam Partner on Critical Minerals to Reduce Reliance on China

Japan and Vietnam Partner on Critical Minerals to Reduce Reliance on China

Japan and Vietnam Partner on Critical Minerals to Reduce Reliance on China

Trump says FBI probing Nvidia CEO Huang as China controversy deepens

Trump says FBI probing Nvidia CEO Huang as China controversy deepens

By Steve Holland, Courtney Rozen, Karen Freifeld and David Shepardson WASHINGTON, Nov 9 (Reuters) - US President Donald Trump said on Monday the FBI was looking into Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's affair with a Chinese businesswoman alleged to be a spy for Beijing.

Upgrading power grids to accommodate renewable energy is a key issue at climate talks

Upgrading power grids to accommodate renewable energy is a key issue at climate talks

Outdated power grids around the world are a major hurdle in the transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy

Nations promise to install more rooftop solar at UN climate talks

Nations promise to install more rooftop solar at UN climate talks

Five countries have backed a plan to double the number of homes with rooftop solar panels worldwide by 2030

China and Djibouti Strengthen Strategic Partnership for Regional Security and Economic Prosperity

China and Djibouti Strengthen Strategic Partnership for Regional Security and Economic Prosperity

China and Djibouti are elevating their strategic partnership to enhance economic integration, regional security, and diplomatic coordination in the Horn of Africa and Red Sea region. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Djiboutian Foreign Minister Abdoulkader Houssein Omar met in Beijing on October 21, 2026, to discuss strengthening bilateral cooperation. Key areas of focus include leveraging China's zero-tariff policy and Djibouti's strategic geographical position to encourage Chinese investment and business activities. The Addis Ababa-Djibouti Railway is highlighted as a central component for transforming Djibouti into a regional hub for trade, logistics, infrastructure, and international connectivity. Both nations emphasized their commitment to multilateralism, the UN Charter, and the peaceful settlement of international disputes, signing a Joint Press Communiqué on maintaining peace and stability and a Memorandum of Understanding on advancing cooperation under the Global Security Initiative.

UN climate summit kicks off in Turkey after a disastrous year of extreme weather

UN climate summit kicks off in Turkey after a disastrous year of extreme weather

World leaders, delegates and climate activists are in Antalya, Turkey, for a U.N. climate summit