2026-08-24

On Aug. 24 in Beijing CHINA and Jordan's King Abdullah II discussed the Middle East. CHINA called for an immediate, comprehensive ceasefire and political-diplomatic resolution, stressing that regional states' sovereignty and security, including Jordan's, must be respected. CHINA said the Palestinian issue is central and set out a four-point approach: (1) pursue a political solution anchored on a two-state framework and push to restart Israeli-Palestinian talks to enable early Palestinian stateho

On Aug. 24 in Beijing CHINA and Jordan's King Abdullah II discussed the Middle East. CHINA called for an immediate, comprehensive ceasefire and political-diplomatic resolution, stressing that regional states' sovereignty and security, including Jordan's, must be respected. CHINA said the Palestinian issue is central and set out a four-point approach: (1) pursue a political solution anchored on a two-state framework and push to restart Israeli-Palestinian talks to enable early Palestinian statehood; (2) uphold Palestinian-led governance for West Bank administration and Gaza post-war reconstruction; (3) prioritize humanitarian protection — urge the UN Security Council and international community to protect civilians and ensure aid to avert a humanitarian catastrophe; (4) seek a fair, law-based outcome, addressing root causes and symptoms through pragmatic action to achieve a comprehensive, just and durable settlement.

2026-08-24

Moody's affirms the Philippines' Baa2 sovereign rating; outlook remains stable.

Moody's affirms the Philippines' Baa2 sovereign rating; outlook remains stable.

2026-08-24

穆迪確認菲律賓BAA2評級，展望維持爲穩定。

穆迪確認菲律賓BAA2評級，展望維持爲穩定。

2026-08-24

The Wall Street Journal reports the Trump administration says large volumes of oil are transiting the Strait of Hormuz, but commercial trackers show far lower flows. U.S. Energy Secretary Wright told reporters last week the U.S. military assisted movement of more than 15 mln barrels of crude and products through the waterway on Tuesday and said the seven-day average export flow exceeded 8.0 mln b/d; he had earlier cited a seven-day average near 9.0 mln b/d. Commercial vessel-tracking firms estim

The Wall Street Journal reports the Trump administration says large volumes of oil are transiting the Strait of Hormuz, but commercial trackers show far lower flows. U.S. Energy Secretary Wright told reporters last week the U.S. military assisted movement of more than 15 mln barrels of crude and products through the waterway on Tuesday and said the seven-day average export flow exceeded 8.0 mln b/d; he had earlier cited a seven-day average near 9.0 mln b/d. Commercial vessel-tracking firms estimate about 0.2–0.6 mln b/d, and industry loading data for Gulf shipments to buyers do not corroborate the U.S. figures.

2026-08-24

CNBC reports United Parcel Service will invest US$2 bln in its international, healthcare and supply-chain businesses.

CNBC reports United Parcel Service will invest US$2 bln in its international, healthcare and supply-chain businesses.

2026-08-24

據CNBC：聯合包裹(UPS.N)將向國際業務、醫療保健和供應鏈業務投資20億美元。

據CNBC：聯合包裹(UPS.N)將向國際業務、醫療保健和供應鏈業務投資20億美元。