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Taiwan chip dominance 'biggest threat to world economy,' says US Treasury chief

Taiwan chip dominance 'biggest threat to world economy,' says US Treasury chief

Scott Bessent warns semiconductor concentration creates apocalyptic risk, announces plans for critical minerals alliance

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Death toll rises to 9 after factory explosion in northern China
20.01.2026

Death toll rises to 9 after factory explosion in northern China

Blast at Inner Mongolia steel facility injures dozens, prompts safety inspections

Turkish, Azerbaijani foreign ministers discuss bilateral ties, regional developments
20.01.2026

Turkish, Azerbaijani foreign ministers discuss bilateral ties, regional developments

Hakan Fidan, Jeyhun Bayramov speak over phone, Turkish Foreign Ministry sources say

North Korea’s Kim dismisses vice premier ahead of key party meeting
20.01.2026

North Korea’s Kim dismisses vice premier ahead of key party meeting

Yang Sung Ho dismissed for ‘irresponsible and incompetent’ economic guidance, says Kim Jong Un

India, United Arab Emirates sign natural gas pact, move towards closer defense cooperation
20.01.2026

India, United Arab Emirates sign natural gas pact, move towards closer defense cooperation

UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan holds talks in New Delhi with Prime Minister Narendra Modi

Armenia says it received invitation by Trump to join Gaza Board of Peace
20.01.2026

Armenia says it received invitation by Trump to join Gaza Board of Peace

Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan ‘accepted the proposal with pleasure and a sense of responsibility, reaffirming Armenia’s commitment to advancing peace,’ says spokesperson