In China, Ruled by Men, Women Quietly Find a Powerful Voice
In bars tucked away in alleys and at salons and bookstores around Shanghai, women are debating their place in a country where men make the laws.
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Hamas says latest cease-fire talks have ended. Israel vows military operation in 'very near future'
The latest round of Gaza cease-fire talks ended in Cairo after "in-depth and serious discussions," the Hamas militant group said Sunday, reiterating key demands that Israel again rejected.
Taiwan, US enter ‘harder’ phase of trade talks as mainland China bristles
Negotiators from Taiwan and the United States concluded five days of complex talks over the second phase of their trade deal on Friday, with analysts predicting “harder” progress in negotiations due to the numerous labour, environmental and agricultural practices involved.
South China Sea: France-Philippines proposed military drills seen as support for Manila’s maritime position
Officials from France and the Philippines are set to meet in Paris this month to negotiate a visiting forces agreement. French troops are also expected to continue taking part in the annual joint exercises involving their US and Philippine counterparts after taking part for the first time last month.
Friday Briefing: Hamas Considers Israel’s Proposal
The leader of Hamas’s political wing said that the group was studying Israel’s latest proposal for a deal with a “positive spirit,” and that the group would soon attend a new round of talks in Cairo. His statement raised hope for the stalled effort.
Sony and Apollo send letter expressing interest in $26 billion Paramount buyout as company mulls Skydance bid
Sony Pictures and private equity firm Apollo Global Management have sent a letter to the Paramount Global board expressing interest in acquiring the company for about $26 billion, according to people familiar with the matter.
Spain's BBVA takes aim again at $10 billion Sabadell
BBVA said on Tuesday it had approached Sabadell about a possible merger, a deal which would create a Spanish bank with assets of nearly 1 trillion euros ($1.07 trillion) and a market value close to Santander's.
Tuesday Briefing: Hope Rises for New Cease-Fire Talks
Negotiations for a pause in the fighting between Israel and Hamas could restart as soon as today, officials said. A mid-level Israeli delegation is planning to fly to Cairo for new talks mediated by Egypt, but only if Hamas also agrees to attend, Israeli officials said.