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Sudan RSF Offensive Threatens West Kordofan Stronghold

Sudan RSF Offensive Threatens West Kordofan Stronghold

November 17, 2025 7:25 am

Sudan’s army is clinging to its final stronghold in West Kordofan as the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) intensify their push to seize control of the province east of Darfur. The army reported on Sunday that it repelled an attack on its headquarters in the town of Babnusa, which has faced repeated assaults from RSF forces in recent weeks.

The RSF, which has consolidated control over Darfur, is advancing eastward, prompting warnings of widespread atrocities and a worsening humanitarian crisis. On Saturday, the paramilitary group released videos from Babnusa showing fighters claiming they were advancing along multiple axes and would …

Germany - China Trade Relations Strengthen Amid Tensions

Germany – China Trade Relations Strengthen Amid Tensions

November 17, 2025 7:10 am

China and Germany signaled a potential thaw in months of trade tensions as Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng and German Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil met in Beijing on Monday to discuss strengthening bilateral commercial ties.

The discussions aim to stabilize the relationship between the world’s second- and third-largest economies amid a series of disputes over technology exports and industrial policy.

“The two sides should exploit untapped potential and expand China-German cooperation,” He said after the meeting, adding that China would ensure fair business conditions for German companies. Klingbeil, making the first visit by a minister from Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s government, …

REUTERS/ Saudi Crown Prince White House Visit Targets Defense, Tech Deals

Saudi Crown Prince White House Visit Targets Defense, Tech Deals

November 17, 2025 6:57 am

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman would meet U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House on Tuesday, aiming to revive strategic ties and push forward major agreements on defense, advanced technology, and nuclear cooperation. The meeting marks the crown prince’s first visit to the United States since the 2018 killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, an incident that severely strained the partnership.

U.S. intelligence agencies previously assessed that the crown prince had approved the operation to capture or kill Khashoggi, though he denied ordering it and said he bears responsibility as the kingdom’s de facto leader. More than seven …

REUTERS/Ukraine: Rafale Fighter Jet Deal Sealed With France

Ukraine: Rafale Fighter Jet Deal Sealed With France

November 17, 2025 6:34 am

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy announced on Monday that Ukraine has reached a landmark agreement with France to acquire 100 Rafale fighter jets, a significant expansion of Kyiv’s long-term air power as it continues to defend against Russia’s invasion.

Zelenskiy revealed the deal during a visit to Paris for talks with President Emmanuel Macron, saying on X that the agreement would deliver “a significant strengthening of our combat aviation, air defense, and other defense capabilities.”

The announcement comes as Russia intensifies drone and missile strikes across Ukraine and claims new ground advances in the southeastern Zaporizhzhia region.

The Rafale purchase forms …

AI Cursor Co-Founders Join Billionaire Ranks After $29B Raise

AI Cursor Co-Founders Join Billionaire Ranks After $29B Raise

November 17, 2025 5:34 am

Four MIT grads behind AI coding platform Cursor reach billionaire status as parent company Anysphere secures $29.3 Billion valuation in Series D funding.

The four co-founders of AI coding platform Cursor have officially become billionaires following a record-breaking funding round that valued their company’s parent, Anysphere, at $29.3 billion. The $2.3 billion Series D financing round cements Anysphere as one of the most high-profile success stories in the generative AI sector.

Cursor, founded in 2022 by MIT graduates Michael Truell, Sualeh Asif, Arvid Lunnemark and Aman Sanger, has quickly risen to prominence in the AI software landscape. All co-founders are

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UNIFIL Israeli Fire Incident Sparks New Border Tensions

UNIFIL: Israeli Fire Incident Sparks New Border Tensions

November 16, 2025 1:12 pm

The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) says Israeli troops opened fire on one of its peacekeeping patrols in southern Lebanon on Sunday, marking the latest in a series of incidents as tensions rise along the border despite a yearlong ceasefire with Hezbollah.

UNIFIL reported that rounds from an Israeli Merkava tank struck the ground roughly five meters from its personnel near an Israeli position built on Lebanese territory. The peacekeepers said they were able to withdraw safely after the tank returned inside the Israeli-held area about 30 minutes later.

The incident shows growing concerns over repeated confrontations between …

Naira Gains to ₦1,441/$1 as FX Pressure Eases Across Markets

Naira Gains to ₦1,441/$1 as FX Pressure Eases Across Markets

November 16, 2025 12:02 am

Nigerian Naira gains against the dollar and pound amid rising reserves, while cryptocurrency markets see sharp declines over $1 billion in liquidations.

Nigerian Naira strengthened on Thursday November 13, 2025, reversing some of the recent pressure in the foreign exchange market. In the Nigerian Autonomous Foreign Exchange Market (NAFEM), the Naira closed at ₦1,441.44 per US dollar, up ₦1.64 or 0.11% from Wednesday’s ₦1,443.08/$1.

The local currency also gained against the British Pound, rising ₦2.44 to ₦1,898.96/£1 from ₦1,901.40/£1 the previous day. Against the Euro, however, the Naira dipped slightly by 99 kobo to ₦1,674.96/€1, compared with Wednesday’s ₦1,673.97/€1.

At …

U.S. Military Buildup In Venezuela Intensifies Amid Backlash

U.S. Military Buildup In Venezuela Intensifies Amid Backlash

November 15, 2025 7:49 am

The United States military has confirmed that four people were killed in an air strike on a boat in international waters, marking the 20th reported attack on vessels in the Caribbean and Pacific this year. The operation comes as the Trump administration weighs potential military actions in Venezuela and significantly expands its presence in the region.

US Southern Command said Friday on X that the strike, carried out Monday, was authorized by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. The statement described the targeted vessel as “trafficking narcotics” but did not provide evidence to support the claim.

The strike coincides with a rapid …

China Climate Leadership Rises As U.S. Skips COP30

China Climate Leadership Rises As U.S. Skips COP30

November 15, 2025 7:10 am

For the first time in three decades, the United States is absent from the U.N.’s annual climate summit, and China is rapidly filling the void. From commanding the most prominent pavilion at COP30 to deploying a robust diplomatic and corporate presence, Beijing has stepped into a leadership role once associated with Washington.

China’s influence is visible across the sprawling conference grounds in Belem, where executives from its largest clean-energy firms address packed audiences in English and diplomats work behind the scenes to keep negotiations on track.

“Water flows to where there is space, and diplomacy often does the same,” said …

Japan China Travel Warning Sparks New Tensions Over Taiwan

Japan China Travel Warning Sparks New Tensions Over Taiwan

November 15, 2025 6:33 am

Japan called on China to take “appropriate measures” on Saturday after Beijing warned Chinese citizens against traveling to Japan, the latest escalation in a diplomatic clash sparked by comments from Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi regarding Taiwan.

Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara said Tokyo had “conveyed the message to China and strongly asked it to take appropriate actions,” according to Japanese media. He did not specify what measures Japan expected China to take.

The dispute marks a new flashpoint in already strained Sino-Japanese relations, showing growing regional unease over Taiwan’s security and China’s expanding military activities.

China’s travel advisory, released Friday, …

Kyiv Reels As Overnight Barrage Leaves One Dead

Kyiv Reels As Overnight Barrage Leaves One Dead

November 14, 2025 7:11 am

Kyiv woke to another night of fear turned reality, as a sweeping Russian strike tore through the capital, killing an elderly woman and injuring more than two dozen others. Ukraine’s emergency service described the assault as “massive,” a wave of missiles and drones that left entire blocks rattled and residents once again counting the cost of a war now entering yet another winter.

Fires broke out across much of the city, and rescue crews moved through smoke-filled stairwells to pull more than 40 people from damaged buildings. Among the injured was a 10-year-old boy. Kyiv’s mayor, Vitaly Klitschko, said a …

Novorossiysk Drone Attack Halts Russian Oil Exports

Novorossiysk Drone Attack Halts Russian Oil Exports

November 14, 2025 6:53 am

Russia halted oil exports from its Black Sea port of Novorossiysk on Friday after what authorities described as a major Ukrainian drone attack, disrupting one of the country’s most important energy export routes, according to industry sources who spoke to Reuters.

The strike—one of the most significant on Russian oil-exporting infrastructure in recent months—comes amid Ukraine’s expanded campaign to degrade Moscow’s ability to finance its war by targeting refineries, ports, and pipeline systems.

Two industry sources said oil loadings at Novorossiysk were suspended after drones struck port facilities overnight. Russia’s pipeline operator Transneft also halted crude supplies to the port, …

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