BEIJING: China’s Minister of Commerce Wang Wentao on Tuesday urged the U.S. to lift sanctions on Chinese enterprises in a phone call with his American counterpart Gina Raimondo. Wang said it is crucial to clarify the boundaries of national security in economic and trade areas, as this would help maintain the stability and security of … Read more
Prince Harry is reportedly open to reconciling with his estranged brother, Prince William, and sister-in-law, Kate Middleton, but under one key condition: an apology. According to royal author Tom Quinn, the Duke of Sussex is eager to mend the rift between the families, primarily for the sake of the children having a relationship. However, Harry … Read more
In a candid and lively conversation on Channels Television’s “The Morning Brief,” renowned gospel artist Laolu Gbenjo invited listeners into his colorful world of music, where he tackles a rather amusing yet thought-provoking notion: imagine a world where every song had a heavenly choir behind it, and everyone sang nothing but gospel. Gbenjo humorously proclaimed … Read more
Kuwait lenders Boubyan Bank and Gulf Bank—the emirate’s third- and fifth-largest banks—have disclosed they are in preliminary talks that may lead to a merger. If the merger goes ahead, it will create an Islamic bank with assets of around $53 billion and about a 15% market share measured by consolidated assets, Fitch Ratings said in … Read more
New cease-fire talks underway in bid to end Israel-Hamas war – CBS News Watch CBS News Mediators were meeting in Qatar Thursday for a fresh round of cease-fire talks in an effort to bring an end to the Israel-Hamas war and curb rising tensions in the Middle East. Ramy Inocencio has the latest from Tel … Read more
International mediators began a new round of talks in Qatar on Thursday aimed at halting the Israel-Hamas war and securing the release of scores of hostages, with a potential deal seen as the best hope of heading off an even larger regional conflict. The talks come as Gaza’s Hamas-run ministry of health said that more … Read more
CIA Director William Burns is headed to the Middle East for negotiations over a possible cease-fire and hostage deal in Gaza scheduled for Thursday. However, it comes as Hamas has said it won’t take part in the talks. Ramy Inocencio has the latest from Tel Aviv.