China will amend the party constitution which could tighten President Xi Jinping’s grip on power
A key measure of Xi’s power will be whether he manages to have his name “crowned” in the party constitution.
Islamic State loses a major base in Syria
Al-Mayadeen had become a major base for Islamic State militants.
Russian cargo ship launched to International Space Station
The launch was from Russia’s main space facility in Baikonur, Kazakhstan.
Russia is prepared for $40 oil, finance minister says
Russia has accounted for oil at $40 a barrel in its budget, finance minister Anton Siluanov said.
Deterioration of Iran deal could have ‘meaningful impact’ on oil market next year: Analyst
Trump’s announcement of a new Iran strategy won’t necessarily have an immediate impact on the oil market, but that could change, experts warned on Friday.
Boeing’s $8 billion deal on sale of 80 aircraft to Iran Air still safe — at least for now
Boeing’s plans to sell passenger jets to Iran appears safe for now despite the White House’s new actions against Tehran.
Saudi Aramco denies it is shelving IPO but some say it could make sense
Saudi Aramco said it remains on track to offer shares to the public.
EU finance chief says name calling not helpful after ‘enemy’ jibe from UK
Jeroen Dijsselbloem wants to move on from the comments but says lack of progress is worrisome for both UK and Europe.
New Guam threat as North Korea still weighs powerful hydrogen test over Pacific
North Korea made a new threat against Guam even as it considers a powerful hydrogen weapon test over the Pacific.
Italian bank CEO to Bridgewater’s Dalio: You will lose your multi-million dollar bet against my firm
The Italian bank chief is dismissing concerns about the strength of his bank