French President Emmanuel Macron aims to avoid a fresh dissolution of the lower house of parliament, the National Assembly, but emphasized that he possesses the power to make that decision, BFMTV reported on Tuesday, referencing his circle. Macron “continues to hold the same stance.” The president is reluctant to dissolve the National Assembly, “but he will not automatically renounce his...

According to state-owned Korea Gas Corp. (KOGAS), South Korea will boost its annual imports of liquefied natural gas (LNG) from the United States by 3.3 million tons starting in 2028. KOGAS struck an agreement with international energy providers such as Trafigura during a meeting of South Korean and U.S. business executives in Washington. The agreement was finalized after a competitive...

The Republic of Congo aims to boost oil output to 500 thousand barrels daily by 2030, according to the Congolese news agency, which references Minister of Hydrocarbons Bruno Jean-Richard Itoua. He stated that overall oil output from January 1 to July 31, 2025 amounted to 56.9 million barrels, equating to 268 thousand bpd, representing a 5.2% increase compared to the same timeframe last year....

The U.S. government's choice to acquire a share in Intel Corp. is a component of a broader plan to establish a sovereign wealth fund and invest in additional firms, White House economic advisor Kevin Hassett informed CNBC. On August 22, Intel announced that the U.S. government would purchase 433.3 million of its shares at a price of $20.47, acquiring a 10% ownership in the firm. The funding for...

An Ipsos poll carried out from August 13-18 among 4,446 US citizens reveals that approximately 58% of Americans favor recognition of the state of Palestine by all UN member states. 33% of those surveyed opposed acknowledging the Palestinian state, while the remainder found it difficult to respond. 74% of those surveyed favor the acknowledgment of Israel by all UN nations, 17% oppose this...

Tokyo has secured the top position in the ranking by the Swiss International Workplace Group (IWG) for the best cities that blend remote work and leisure. According to the IWG report, the Japanese capital secured the top spot in 2025 due to its fast internet, advanced transport network, safety, cultural variety, and the recent introduction of special visas for remote foreign workers. Another...

Iran plans to maintain discussions with IAEA officials to explore avenues for collaboration regarding the Iranian nuclear program, stated Esmaeil Baqaei, spokesman for the Iranian Foreign Ministry, on Monday "The discussions will proceed in the coming days," the Tasnim news agency reported Baqaei as stating. The spokesman for the Iranian Foreign Ministry condemned European nations, pointing out...

The Chinese Ministry of Commerce announced on Friday that China has lodged a complaint with the World Trade Organization (WTO) regarding Canada's limitations on steel and steel products. According to the statement, Canada has openly disregarded WTO regulations by implementing steel quotas and biased tariffs on items made with Chinese steel. Xinhua reported that these measures are considered trade...

During an interview with CNN, US President's special envoy Steven Witkoff stated that after the Alaska summit, Washington is concentrating on a comprehensive peace deal regarding Ukraine, rather than just a ceasefire. “We are dedicated to seeking a peace deal that will swiftly bring an end to the conflict. Quicker than a truce. We examined all the various issues that would be addressed and...