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China’s foreign exchange reserves fell 0.75% in June, official data showed, as valuation changes linked to currencies and asset prices reduced the reported dollar value of reserve holdings. The State Administration of Foreign Exchange said reserves stood at $3.4163 trillion

Africa drew $70 billion in foreign direct investment in 2025, its third-highest level since 1990, according to UN Trade and Development. The total fell from the exceptional $94 billion recorded in 2024. It still stood about one third above the

Oil prices settled higher Tuesday, with Brent crude futures rising 3.01% to $74.16 a barrel. U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude gained 2.76% to $70.44 a barrel. Brent added $2.17 for the session. WTI rose $1.89. Trading later extended gains after

The Democratic Republic of the Congo has opened patient enrollment in a clinical trial for Bundibugyo virus disease as confirmed Ebola cases rose to 1,708, including 580 deaths. Government data showed the latest totals on Wednesday. The trial targets the

Developing Asia attracted $644 billion in foreign direct investment in 2025, up from $623 billion a year earlier, United Nations Trade and Development said in its World Investment Report 2026. The gain kept the region as the largest FDI recipient

Spain reached the FIFA World Cup quarter-finals with a 1-0 win over Portugal on Monday, as Mikel Merino scored in the 91st minute at Dallas Stadium. The substitute took a pass from Ferran Torres and finished low past Diogo Costa.

Italy and the Gulf Cooperation Council signed a memorandum of understanding in Rome on Monday to strengthen cooperation and create a structured channel for political consultations. The agreement was signed during a meeting between Italian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign

French President Emmanuel Macron arrived in Damascus on Monday for an official visit focused on Syrian-French relations, reconstruction and economic cooperation. The trip marks the first visit by a French president to Syria since 2009. Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan

Iraq’s state-run Basra Oil Company signed a five-year integrated management contract with Halliburton for the Bin Omar and Sindbad oil fields in Basra province, Iraq’s Ministry of Oil said. The agreement covers field management work aimed at raising crude oil

Norway reached the FIFA World Cup quarterfinals for the first time after beating Brazil 2-1 in the Round of 16 on Sunday. Erling Haaland scored twice late at New York New Jersey Stadium. Brazil, the five-time champion, exited before the