ANALYSIS
China and Qatar are strengthening bilateral ties: What that really means
Beijing says it will increase coordination with Doha to help de-escalate regional tensions amid the ongoing war on Iran.
![U.S. President Donald Trump speaks with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney at a working lunch with leaders of G7 and the Middle East, in Evian-les-Bains, France, June 16, 2026. [Evelyn Hockstein/Reuters]](https://aljazeeranews-mggx1uo47w.edgeone.app/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/reuters_6a9f7f97-1788837783.jpg?resize=770%2C513&quality=80)
![Kenyan President William Ruto has said foreign investment is welcome in activities requiring greater capital, but foreign nationals should not compete with Kenyans in small-scale businesses such as hawking and retail [Thomas Mukoya/Reuters]](https://aljazeeranews-mggx1uo47w.edgeone.app/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/2024-07-11T132107Z_1080113407_RC2YS8A8JC1V_RTRMADP_3_KENYA-POLITICS-1782290946.jpg?resize=770%2C513&quality=80)
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Bosnian Serbs strengthen ties with Israel amid tensions
Opening of Israeli commerce office deepens ties between Republika Srpska and Israel.
Qatar removed from Fitch’s negative watch list as risks to LNG sites ease
The global ratings agency has also maintained the country’s sovereign rating at AA.
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US imposes sanctions on Turkish bank, prompting legal threat
US sanctions Turkish bank over alleged IRGC ties, accusing it of facilitating millions in transactions for Iran.
US adds 162,000 jobs in August, raising Fed rate hike expectations
Unemployment rate steady as public schools and food services lead the surge in US job growth for August.
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As the China-US AI race reaches Cairo, Egypt faces a strategic decision
Egypt walks a tightrope as China and the US vie for dominance in AI data centre development.
EXPLAINER
Why has the Philippine peso plunged to a record low?
The Southeast Asian country’s currency has plummeted amid the fallout of the Iran war and economic challenges at home.
OpenAI unveils latest AI model amid rising scrutiny and safety concerns
OpenAI claims GPT-6 Astra is the most advanced AI model, amid escalating safety and ethical concerns.
US continues to squeeze Cuban economy with new round of sanctions
Cuba announces new pro-market reforms amid threats of military attack from the Trump administration.
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Why are people calling Venezuela oil deal a new form of US colonialism?
Critics call the US multi-billion-dollar oil deal in Venezuela modern-day colonialism.
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NYC’s AI ban through grade 8 sets stage for rest of US, experts say
The ban will last for one year and affect 600,000 students.
