3:09 pm, Tuesday, 14 October 2025
Russian strikes hit Zaporizhzhia; one killed, homes damaged in overnight barrage
Overnight attack hits residential areas A pre-dawn Russian strike on the southeastern city of Zaporizhzhia killed a man and injured
Asia stocks climb to fresh highs as traders bet on Fed rate cut this week
Rally led by tech and exporters Asian equities pushed higher with Japan and South Korea leading gains as investors priced
U.S. moves to curb China’s global port influence in sweeping maritime push
Washington eyes Chinese stakes in key ports The United States has launched its most ambitious maritime strategy in decades to
Gold hits record high as dollar slides ahead of Fed decision
Fresh peak on policy expectations Gold climbed to an all-time high as traders priced in a 25 bps U.S. Federal
Israel opens new ground assault in Gaza as strikes intensify
Ground operations expand Israel said troops pushed deeper into Gaza City as airstrikes hit dense districts. Explosions were reported around
Foreign Doctors Allege Gaza Children ‘Systematically Targeted’
Accounts From the Ward A group of foreign doctors who recently worked in Gaza hospitals report a disturbing pattern of
Romania Scrambles F-16s After Russian Drone Breaches NATO Airspace
Border Alarm Romania’s defence ministry says a drone crossed briefly into its airspace during a Russian strike on Ukrainian targets
Australia’s 2035 Climate Target Looms, Business Split on Ambition
Target Due This Week Canberra is poised to unveil Australia’s 2035 emissions target, the first major reset since legislating 43%
Trump–Xi Beijing Summit in Doubt Over Tariffs and Fentanyl Dispute
Invitation on Ice Beijing has extended a formal invitation for a Trump–Xi summit in the Chinese capital, but Washington has
US–China Quiet Talks in Spain Tackle TikTok, Tariffs, Tech
Madrid Meeting, Big Agenda Senior US and Chinese officials met in Madrid to discuss trade irritants, a looming TikTok divestment
