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facebookSocialMay 10, 2026

President William Ruto met with African Development Bank Group President Dr. Sidi Ould Tah during the Africa Forward Summit to discuss development initiatives and strengthen bilateral cooperation between Kenya and the continental financial institution.

Kenya

LiveNOW from FOXSocialMay 10, 2026

The US struck Iranian oil tankers during escalating Middle East tensions, yet a ceasefire between Iran and Israel appears to be holding, suggesting diplomatic de-escalation efforts may be succeeding despite military actions.

Iran · United States

FacebookSocialMay 9, 2026

US Carries Out Strikes on Iranian Military Targets in Strait of Hormuz

United States · Iran

FacebookSocialMay 9, 2026

Philippines brings regional leaders together as ASEAN Chair to address Middle East crisis

Philippines

ActionForexSocialMay 8, 2026

Markets anticipate US inflation data this week amid Iran peace negotiations and Warsh's Fed confirmation, with oil prices and geopolitical developments likely determining investor sensitivity to CPI surprises and rate cut expectations.

United States · Iran · China

FOREXSocialMay 8, 2026

Gold tested key resistance levels amid escalating tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, while the US Dollar Index weakened below 99, reflecting geopolitical uncertainty and shifting currency market dynamics that typically support precious metal valuations.

United States · Iran

FacebookSocialMay 8, 2026

Senior officials from Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Philippines affirmed that the Bimp-Eaga Vision 2035 framework is delivering tangible regional development results across their four-nation growth area.

Brunei · Indonesia · Malaysia

facebookSocialMay 8, 2026

The Philippine economy experienced its slowest expansion in five years, driven by declining household consumption and reduced investment activity, signaling weakening domestic demand amid broader economic challenges.

Philippines

facebookSocialMay 8, 2026

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos hosted the opening ceremony of the 48th ASEAN Summit, welcoming regional leaders to strengthen diplomatic ties among Southeast Asian nations.

Philippines

MLexSocialMay 7, 2026

The EU reached a political deal Thursday to simplify its landmark AI Act, delivering a regulatory victory for businesses seeking relief from what they deemed excessive compliance burdens under the bloc's competitiveness agenda.

— Matthew Newman

facebookSocialMay 7, 2026

President Marcos Jr. participated in the BIMP-EAGA Summit, strengthening regional cooperation among Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines in addressing economic development and cross-border challenges across Southeast Asia.

Brunei · Indonesia · Malaysia

facebookSocialMay 7, 2026

President Marcos Jr. convened with leaders from Brunei, Indonesia, and Malaysia at the BIMP-EAGA Summit in Cebu, advancing regional economic collaboration and connectivity among Southeast Asian growth area member nations.

Brunei · Indonesia · Malaysia

facebookSocialMay 7, 2026

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. congratulated Vietnam's new Prime Minister Lê Minh Hưng in a bilateral meeting.

Philippines · Vietnam

facebookSocialMay 7, 2026

ASEAN Secretary-General Dr. Kao Kim Hourn briefed the 31st APSC Council meeting in Cebu on sectoral bodies' work and ASEAN 2045 strategic plan implementation, chaired by Philippines' Foreign Affairs Secretary Ma. Theresa Lazaro.

Philippines

VoxSocialMay 6, 2026

Scientists warn that an intensifying "super El Niño" could permanently push global temperatures past the critical 1.5°C warming threshold within 12-18 months, triggering lasting climate shifts in weather patterns, rainfall, and ecosystems worldwide.

— Bob Berwyn

Australia · Indonesia · Japan

LinkedInSocialMay 6, 2026

US Ambassador to India indicates Secretary of State Marco Rubio plans an imminent visit, signaling strengthened diplomatic engagement between the two nations and reinforcing their strategic partnership amid evolving geopolitical dynamics.

United States · India

facebookSocialMay 6, 2026

The provided content is inaccessible Facebook material without substantive article text. Unable to summarize specific details about ASEAN trade proposals, their impact, or the undersecretary's position due to insufficient information available.

Philippines

facebookSocialMay 6, 2026

President Trump announced a temporary pause in U.S. maritime guidance operations through the Strait of Hormuz, reversing prior policy in a move drawing widespread criticism for inconsistency and strategic unpredictability.

United States · Iran

Interfax-UkraineSocialMay 5, 2026

By end-2026, military conflicts and infrastructure attacks across the Middle East and maritime regions have destabilized global gas markets, disrupting Israeli exports and Qatari production, while forcing buyers to diversify away from unstable suppliers toward U.S., Australian, and Russian alternatives.

Israel · Iran · Egypt

VoxSocialMay 5, 2026

Trump proposed ceasefire talks with Putin regarding Ukraine's war; however, Russia made minimal territorial gains in March despite offensive operations, while Ukraine destroyed record numbers of drones and damaged Russian oil infrastructure, suggesting improved Ukrainian defensive capabilities.

— Joshua Keating

Ukraine · Russia · United States

facebookSocialMay 5, 2026

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni publicly opposed President Trump's threats to withdraw US troops from Europe, reflecting growing alarm across the continent over potential American military disengagement from NATO allies.

Italy · United States

DevexSocialMay 4, 2026

Global aid collapsed 23.1% in 2025-the steepest decline on record-driven by a 57% U.S. cut that elevated Germany to top donor, while the World Bank shifted toward jobs and confronted a $4 trillion SDG financing gap.

United States · Germany · Iran

UpstoxSocialMay 4, 2026

The Indian rupee depreciates against the US dollar due to multiple factors: higher US interest rates attracting global capital away from India, crude oil imports requiring dollar purchases, persistent trade deficits, and foreign investor capital flight during global uncertainty, collectively pressuring the currency downward.

— Bidita Sen Published on

India · United States

FOX 10 PhoenixSocialMay 4, 2026

Iran war: Trump says US will help free ships

Iran · United States

facebookSocialMay 3, 2026

Kenya and Japan strengthened their economic partnership, expanding bilateral trade and investment collaboration to boost both nations' growth and foster long-term commercial ties in East Africa.

Kenya · Japan

facebookSocialMay 10, 2026

The United States is considering lifting sanctions on Eritrea, a major policy shift with substantial geopolitical implications for Horn of Africa stability and regional diplomatic relations.

United States · Eritrea

FacebookSocialMay 9, 2026

Sky News analyst Annelise Nielsen analyzes the forthcoming Trump-Xi summit, examining potential implications for US-China relations and broader geopolitical dynamics amid ongoing trade tensions between the two superpowers.

United States · China

FacebookSocialMay 9, 2026

The U.S. government is considering lifting sanctions against Eritrea, a policy shift that critics argue represents a risky diplomatic maneuver with potentially destabilizing regional consequences.

United States · Eritrea

facebookSocialMay 8, 2026

Senators Slotkin and Moreno introduced legislation banning Chinese vehicle sales, citing economic and security concerns amid growing competition from affordable Chinese electric vehicles threatening domestic automakers.

United States · China

VoxSocialMay 8, 2026

The US captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro four months ago, and surprisingly, polling shows many Venezuelans feel cautiously optimistic about their country's trajectory under interim leader Delcy Rodríguez, contrary to earlier destabilization predictions.

— Ariana Aspuru

Venezuela · United States

FOREXSocialMay 8, 2026

Gold approached key resistance levels amid escalating Strait of Hormuz tensions, while the US Dollar Index weakened below 99, reflecting geopolitical uncertainty and shifting market dynamics that typically support precious metal valuations.

United States

stonexSocialMay 8, 2026

Central banks are diverging on policy responses as supply shocks from Hormuz disruptions trigger stagflation pressures, forcing difficult trade-offs between controlling inflation and supporting growth while traditional monetary tools lose effectiveness across major economies.

United States · Japan

UpstoxSocialMay 8, 2026

Crude oil surged above $101 per barrel on May 8 as US-Iran attacks escalated in the Strait of Hormuz despite ceasefire negotiations, while gold rose 0.4% amid safe-haven demand and geopolitical uncertainty in West Asia.

United States · Iran

facebookSocialMay 8, 2026

The U.S. and Iran exchanged missile fire in the Strait of Hormuz, escalating tensions and threatening a proposed 30-day ceasefire, despite concurrent diplomatic discussions to reopen the strategic waterway and end hostilities.

United States · Iran

UpstoxSocialMay 7, 2026

Gold prices rose in Indian retail markets on May 7, 2026, with 24-carat gold reaching ₹1,55,830 per 10 gm amid a weakening dollar and potential US-Iran peace talks, though gold has underperformed historically during this geopolitical crisis.

United States · Iran · India

CoinDCXSocialMay 7, 2026

Rising oil prices trigger inflation fears, forcing central banks to maintain elevated interest rates, which drains capital from crypto assets like Bitcoin and Ethereum, causing liquidations worth hundreds of millions dollars within hours, as demonstrated during February 2026's geopolitical crisis.

United States · Israel · Iran

TorFX NewsSocialMay 7, 2026

UK local elections will pressure the pound today amid political uncertainty.

United Kingdom · United States · Canada

facebookSocialMay 7, 2026

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. met with Vietnam's Prime Minister to establish a long-term rice trade mechanism.

Philippines · Vietnam

facebookSocialMay 7, 2026

The 27th ASEAN Economic Community Council meeting convened Thursday in Mactan, Cebu, with nearly all regional heads of state attending except Myanmar, advancing Southeast Asian economic integration efforts.

Myanmar · Philippines

VoxSocialMay 6, 2026

Despite ongoing exchanges of fire, the Trump administration claims a ceasefire holds while the US and Iran near potential agreement on shipping restrictions and nuclear enrichment, though negotiations remain uncertain amid global energy concerns.

— Joshua Keating

United States · Iran · UAE

TorFX NewsSocialMay 6, 2026

The US dollar weakened as Middle East peace hopes improved global risk sentiment, while sterling gained against safer peers despite limited UK data, and the Australian and New Zealand dollars surged on rising risk appetite.

United States · Iran · United Kingdom

facebookSocialMay 6, 2026

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. prioritizes energy security, food security, and Southeast Asian safety at the 48th ASEAN Summit in Cebu, positioning the Philippines to address regional challenges including Middle East crisis impacts and migrant worker protection.

Philippines

UpstoxSocialMay 6, 2026

Trump paused Project Freedom naval operations in the Strait of Hormuz, citing progress toward a US-Iran peace deal, causing crude oil prices to decline from $110 to $107 per barrel amid reduced geopolitical tensions.

United States · Iran

facebookSocialMay 5, 2026

Malaysia's Deputy Secretary-General led regional finance discussions in Uzbekistan, reaffirming commitment to strengthening public financial management, regional financial safety nets through CMIM, and advancing sustainable development amid global uncertainties and geopolitical tensions.

Malaysia · Philippines · Japan

TorFX NewsSocialMay 5, 2026

Renewed Middle East tensions drive US dollar demand this week, while sterling faces political risk from UK elections, the euro weakens on German industrial data, and commodity-linked currencies struggle amid cautious market sentiment across major forex pairs.

United Kingdom · Germany · United States

stonexSocialMay 4, 2026

U.S. strong economic data likely reducing Federal Reserve rate cut odds, supporting the dollar, while Brazil's cautious Central Bank stance and inflation concerns support the real, shaping USDBRL currency dynamics this week.

United States · Brazil · Iran

VoxSocialMay 4, 2026

Bolivia lost 1.5 million acres of primary forest in 2025, ranking second globally, with Mennonite communities driving significant deforestation through soy farming expansion alongside cattle ranching, releasing stored carbon and threatening critical ecosystems including the Amazon.

— Benji Jones

Brazil · Indonesia · Bolivia

stonexSocialMay 4, 2026

Reconciling Record Stock Market Highs to Tangible US-Iran War Costs

United States · Iran

facebookSocialMay 4, 2026

President Donald Trump announced the US will escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz starting Monday.

United States · Iran

facebookSocialMay 3, 2026

Kenya and Japan strengthened bilateral economic ties through expanded trade and investment agreements, aimed at boosting market access and fostering technological development in East Africa's largest economy amid growing regional competition.

Kenya · Japan

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