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U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced on Monday (Sept. 15) that negotiators had reached a tentative “framework” agreement with Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng following a second round of discussions in Madrid. The talks focused on TikTok’s future in the United States, with Bessent stressing that the upcoming Sept. 17 shutdown deadline pushed Beijing toward compromise. He suggested the White …

U.S. President Donald Trump on Saturday called on NATO allies to adopt sweeping economic measures against Moscow, including an immediate stop to Russian oil imports and the imposition of tariffs ranging from 50% to 100% on Chinese goods. He argued that such coordinated steps were essential to forcing Russia to end its war in Ukraine. Trump’s Appeal to NATO Partners …

Key Points Israeli researchers grew kidney organoids that survived 34 weeks — far longer than previous attempts. The breakthrough could transform drug testing, kidney disease modeling, and tissue repair. The focus is on biomolecules secreted by organoids rather than full organ transplants. Sheba Medical Centre is seeking international funding, particularly from Chinese biotech firms. China alone has over 150 million …

In a landmark development for the global tech industry, India has officially overtaken China as the top exporter of smartphones to the United States for the first time. According to fresh data released by Canalys, 44% of smartphones shipped to the U.S. in Q2 2025 were assembled in India—a substantial leap from just 13% during the same period in 2024. …

Financial markets faced renewed turbulence on Friday, July 11, following former President Donald Trump’s aggressive trade rhetoric, including proposed new tariffs on key U.S. trading partners. The Dow Jones Industrial Average bore the brunt of the pressure, while cryptocurrency markets defied the trend with sharp gains, led by Bitcoin and a wave of altcoins. Dow Dips, Tech Stays Steady, Crypto …

  One of the world’s most pivotal maritime chokepoints— the Strait of Hormuz—– has once again emerged as a strategic flashpoint amid escalating military tensions in the Middle East. Iran’s parliament has endorsed a motion to close the strait in direct response to recent U.S. airstrikes on its nuclear and military installations. While formal closure must still receive approval from …

Russia and China have entered into a formal agreement to construct a nuclear-powered facility on the Moon, intended to serve as a critical infrastructure component for the planned International Lunar Research Station (ILRS). The two countries signed a memorandum of cooperation earlier this month, outlining their shared responsibilities for the ambitious endeavor. The Russian space agency, Roscosmos, will contribute the …

The foreign ministers of China and Iran agreed on Saturday that the Middle East should not be a region for external geopolitical competition or conflict among major powers. They emphasized that the region must not become a battleground for nations outside the Middle East. Abbas Araghchi, Iran’s new foreign minister, is on his first official visit to China. During his …