IOC Severs Saudi Partnership, Charts New Path for Olympic Esports Games
IOC ends its year-long partnership with Saudi committees on the Olympic Esports Games. Leveraging “Pause and Reflect” insights, the IOC will forge a new model for a 2027 launch.
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Tsinghua Forum Emphasizes Communication to Rebuild Global Trust
In Beijing, Tsinghua University’s Global Health Communication Forum united 200 experts to explore how trust and clear dialogue can drive the UN’s 2030 goals and combat misinformation.
Cyclone Montha Strikes East India Coast, 2 Dead
Cyclone Montha swept through East India this week, killing two and triggering evacuations, power outages, and travel disruptions.
APEC Leaders’ Meeting Kicks Off in Gyeongju to Chart a Sustainable Future
The 32nd APEC Leaders’ Meeting began in Gyeongju, the Republic of Korea, under ‘Building a Sustainable Tomorrow’, focusing on connectivity, innovation-driven growth and resilience.
Fed Cuts Rates Again: Balancing Job Growth Amid AI Uncertainty
The Fed cut its benchmark rate again on Oct. 29 to boost job growth amid AI-driven risks and a data blackout leaving policymakers in the dark on key economic signals.
D66 Takes Narrow Lead in Dutch Election, PVV Sees Setback
With 99% counted, D66 edges ahead of Wilders’ PVV in a tight Dutch election. The far-right lost seats, leaving coalition talks open and uncertain.
APEC Growth Forecast Rises to 3.1% in 2025 Amid Trade and Tech Surge
APEC’s 2025 growth outlook rises to 3.1%, driven by tech demand and resilient trade, but surging public debt and trade tensions threaten a 2026 slowdown.
Louvre Heist Investigation Gains Momentum with Five More Arrests
Paris police arrest five more suspects in the $102M Louvre heist as investigators race to recover royal jewels and expose black-market networks.
IOC, Saudi Arabia Call Off 12-Year Riyadh Esports Olympics Plan
The IOC and Saudi Arabia call off their 12-year Esports Olympics plan in Riyadh, resetting strategy over game choices and preserving Olympic values.
Lebanese President Orders Army to Confront Israeli Incursions After Blida Raid
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun has directed the army to repel Israeli forces after a deadly cross-border raid in Blida, urging stronger enforcement of the November 2024 ceasefire.