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Rubio to hold talks with China's Wang Yi as regional powers join ASEAN meeting

Rubio to hold talks with China's Wang Yi as regional powers join ASEAN meeting

By Michael Martina MANILA, July 22 (Reuters) - U.S.

Oil prices rise to five-week high on US-Iran attacks, Houthi blockade threat

Oil prices rise to five-week high on US-Iran attacks, Houthi blockade threat

By Scott DiSavino NEW YORK, July 21 (Reuters) - Oil prices climbed about 2% on Tuesday to a five-week high, on worries that energy supply disruptions could worsen in the Middle East due to more attacks between the U.S. and Iran and a threatened naval blockade of Saudi Arabia by Yemen's Houthis.

ASEAN's top diplomats meet in shadow of US-Iran conflict

ASEAN's top diplomats meet in shadow of US-Iran conflict

By Karen Lema MANILA, July 21 (Reuters) - Tensions between the U.S. and Iran are likely to cast a shadow over a diplomatic gathering in Southeast Asia this week, injecting additional uncertainty into a region grappling with maritime tensions with China and a faltering regional effort to end

Wall Street points toward gains as AI-focused companies recover some of last week's losses

Wall Street points toward gains as AI-focused companies recover some of last week's losses

Wall Street pointed toward gains before the opening bell with chip and memory companies leading the way, while oil prices rose again as the U.S. and Iran exchanged more attacks

AI stocks gather more strength, even as Brent oil's price tops $90

AI stocks gather more strength, even as Brent oil's price tops $90

More gains for makers of computer chips and other winners of the artificial-intelligence boom are carrying Wall Street higher

Why Biden's Exit Forced Democrats to Rethink Their Strategy

Why Biden's Exit Forced Democrats to Rethink Their Strategy

Joe Biden's decision to withdraw from the 2024 presidential race on July 21, 2024, sent shockwaves through the political landscape. As the incumben...

Brazil and US clash over future of payments as popular Pix system stirs global interest

Brazil and US clash over future of payments as popular Pix system stirs global interest

By Marcela Ayres BRASILIA, July 21 (Reuters) - Brazil's Pix, one of the world's most successful instant-payment systems, has become a flashpoint between Brasília and Washington as the Trump administration aims to protect U.S. firms from the model's growing appeal in dozens of countries. U.S.

Russian President Putin meets with North Korean foreign minister in latest high-level diplomacy

Russian President Putin meets with North Korean foreign minister in latest high-level diplomacy

Russian President Vladimir Putin met with North Korea’s foreign minister and thanked Pyongyang for supporting his war against Ukraine, in the latest high-level diplomacy meeting between the countries, Russian state media reports

Iran war, Myanmar crisis and South China Sea rifts under the spotlight in ASEAN ministerial talks

Iran war, Myanmar crisis and South China Sea rifts under the spotlight in ASEAN ministerial talks

Southeast Asia’s top diplomats will express alarm over renewed hostilities in the Middle East when they gather in the Philippine capital for annual talks

US pump prices cross $4 again on renewed fighting in the Middle East

US pump prices cross $4 again on renewed fighting in the Middle East

By Nicole Jao NEW YORK, July 20 (Reuters) - U.S. gasoline pump prices crossed the $4 a gallon mark on Monday as renewed hostilities between the U.S. and Iran further disrupt energy flows through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical route for global oil supplies.

Scott Bessent shares the truth about American gold and dollars

Scott Bessent shares the truth about American gold and dollars

Fort Knox has been a source of fascination for Americans for generations. The vault, built in 1936 adjacent to the U.S. Army post in Fort Knox, Kentucky, currently holds 147.3 million ounces of gold, about 59% of total U.S. gold reserves, according to the U.S. Mint. The rest is stored at the West ...

SCO Member States, Including India and Pakistan, Share Border Security Assessments at Islamabad Summit

SCO Member States, Including India and Pakistan, Share Border Security Assessments at Islamabad Summit

Senior border security officials from the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) member states, including India and Pakistan, convened in Islamabad to exchange critical data and strategic assessments regarding the security situations along their international borders. The discussions took place during the 12th Meeting of the Heads of Border Services of the Competent Authorities of the SCO, chaired by Pakistan. The meeting was attended by representatives from Belarus, China, Iran, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, and the Executive Committee of the SCO Regional Anti-Terrorist Structure. Participants exchanged information and assessments on border security, discussed the results of the Joint Border Operation 'Solidarity-2025', and approved plans for future operations.