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US Rings in New Year as the World Welcomes 2026

As Dec. 31 changed over to Jan. 1, thousands of guests in Times Square—and a billion people around the globe—watched the annual ball drop in NYC.

Silver Slides 6 Percent After Elon Musk’s Remarks on Chinese Export Restrictions

Silver prices fell 6% at the start of the holiday-shortened week, days after Elon Musk commented on China’s planned 2026 export restrictions.
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India Urges Caution When Traveling in China After Citizen Detained in Shanghai Airport

India warned its citizens to be cautious in China after a passenger was detained by Chinese border officers at Shanghai airport last month.

COP30 Comes Amid Rising Skepticism, Falling Donations

COP30 in Brazil is hot, crowded, and chaotic, drawing big attendance even as rising skepticism challenges claims of an urgent climate emergency.

G7 Nations Concerned With China’s Military, Nuclear Buildup

G7 nations voiced concern over China’s rapid nuclear buildup, urging greater transparency to support its stated commitment to regional stability.

G7 Diplomats Meet in Canada for Talks Focused on Ukraine, Middle East

G7 foreign ministers meet in Canada on Nov. 12 to address global crises, including the Ukraine war and a potential Gaza cease-fire agreement.

UN Body Votes to Postpone Decision on Global Carbon Tax Amid US Opposition

The UN agency overseeing global shipping postponed a vote on adopting a framework to impose a worldwide carbon tax on international shipping.

What to Know About New START, the Expiring US-Russia Arms Control Treaty

The New START treaty, a 2010 U.S.-Russia nuclear arms pact limiting long-range weapons and allowing inspections, is set to expire next year.