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U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent indicated a potential financial rescue for Argentina as the country navigates economic challenges. The Trump administration is pushing for $6 billion in arms sales to Israel despite ongoing tension and international criticism regarding its recent military operations. The U.K., Australia, and Canada have recognized a Palestinian state, signaling a significant diplomatic shift that may influence relations with Israel. A persistent rise in tensions between the U.S. and China is evident, with both nations pursuing aggressive military strategies and economic leverage, particularly in technology sectors. The tech industry is poised for major investments, with Nvidia planning a substantial investment in OpenAI, indicating a growing emphasis on artificial intelligence advancements.

Russia’s Ambitious Plans in Africa Are Unraveling wsj.com 4 days ago by Benoit Faucon
Not long ago a rising military force in Africa, Russia is now struggling to maintain its footprint on the continent.
Russia Hits Ukraine With Massive Overnight Attack wsj.com 4 days ago by Ian Lovett
More than 600 drones and dozens of missiles struck across the country while the U.N. General Assembly remained in session.
The Slow Demise of Russian Oil wsj.com 5 days ago by Georgi Kantchev
The toll of the Kremlin’s war in Ukraine and Western sanctions has hastened the decline in Russian oil production.
Xi Is Chasing a Huge Concession From Trump: Opposing Taiwan Independence wsj.com 5 days ago by Lingling Wei
The Chinese leader views President Trump’s eagerness for a trade deal as an opportunity to press for his top goal.
Rwanda’s President Turns to Sport to Give Tarnished Image a Makeover wsj.com 5 days ago by Nicholas Bariyo
Paul Kagame hopes to bring Formula One to a country accused of using rebels to take critical minerals from its neighbors.

Wall Street regulator vows light touch and end to quarterly reporting ft.com 4 days ago by FT Client Support
Paul Atkins says SEC will ‘remove its thumb from the scales’ while criticising European over-regulation
Let the market decide how often companies report ft.com 4 days ago by FT Client Support
The SEC should take its thumb off the scales and put the interests of investors first
Stephen Miller: Trump’s ‘prime minister’ executes his plan to reshape America ft.com 4 days ago by FT Client Support
Washington’s most powerful unelected bureaucrat slashes immigration and threatens his political enemies
The ‘tradwife’ fantasy ft.com 4 days ago by FT Client Support
Economic stress is one reason traditional gender roles have a political and emotional allure
Meet the man charged with fixing Citi’s investment bank ft.com 4 days ago by FT Client Support
JPMorgan banker Vis Raghavan was a surprise pick to run Citigroup’s banking unit. A year in, he sits down with the FT

GOP leaders say Obamacare tax credit fight can wait until after government shutdown is averted cnbc.com 4 days ago
President Donald Trump is poised to meet Monday with the top four congressional leaders, as the funding deadline nears.
Eric Adams drops out of New York City mayoral race cnbc.com 4 days ago
President Donald Trump has suggested that NYC Mayor Eric Adams and Curtis Sliwa, the Republican nominee, should both drop out of the race.
Trump threatens mass firings of federal workers if government shutdown isn't averted, NBC News reports cnbc.com 4 days ago
The White House last week told federal agencies to begin preparing for mass firings if Congress does not pass a deal to avert a government shu…
China’s stock market has been on a roll — is it a boom or a bubble? cnbc.com 4 days ago
The mainland CSI 300 index is near its highest level in more than three years.
Sony Financial Group shares soar 36% in trading debut as Asia markets mostly rise cnbc.com 4 days ago
Sony Financial Group shares soared 36% in its Tokyo trading debut Monday.