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US Treasury's Bessent, China's He to launch talks on AI, trade, critical minerals

US Treasury's Bessent, China's He to launch talks on AI, trade, critical minerals

By David Lawder and Antoni Slodkowski NEW YORK, Sept 20 (Reuters) - US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Chinese Vice Premier…

September 20, 2026

China keeps benchmark lending rates unchanged for 16th month in September

SHANGHAI, Sept 20 (Reuters) - China kept its benchmark lending rates unchanged for the 16th straight month on Sunday, in…

September 20, 2026

China keeps benchmark lending rates unchanged for 16th month in September

SHANGHAI, Sept 20 (Reuters) - China kept its benchmark lending rates unchanged for the 16th straight month on Sunday, in…

September 20, 2026

Apple's Tim Cook sees Australia's social media curbs as 'world-leading', PM says

SYDNEY, Sept 20 (Reuters) - Apple Executive Chair Tim Cook views the Australian government's pioneering curbs on social media as…

September 20, 2026

Venezuela leader Rodriguez signs agreement with French Oil Company Total Energies

CARACAS, Sept 19 (Reuters) - Venezuela Interim President Delcy Rodriguez on Saturday signed a memorandum of understanding with French oil…

September 20, 2026

Venezuela leader Rodriguez signs agreement with French Oil Company Total Energies

CARACAS, Sept 19 (Reuters) - Venezuela Interim President Delcy Rodriguez on Saturday signed a memorandum of understanding with French oil…

September 20, 2026

US Treasury's Bessent plans to discuss AI and rare earths with China's He, source says

By Courtney Rozen and David Lawder WASHINGTON, Sept 18 (Reuters) - US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent plans to discuss AI, trade,…

September 20, 2026

US, China discuss cutting tariffs on US LNG ahead of Xi visit

By Jarrett Renshaw Sept 18 (Reuters) - The US and China are discussing a plan to reduce or eliminate China's…

September 20, 2026

Gemini hacked three companies in first known breakout by Google's AI, WSJ reports

Sept 18 (Reuters) - Google's Gemini model accessed the internet and hacked other companies during a test of its cybersecurity…

September 20, 2026

Paramount, states discuss CNN monitoring and film release commitment, sources say

By Jody Godoy Sept 18 (Reuters) - Paramount and states seeking to block its $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros.…

September 20, 2026