Oil prices fell Monday, pulling back after Friday’s gains as traders weighed Trump’s decision to waive newly imposed sanctions on Russia against persistent Middle East supply risks.

Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelensky wouldn’t be included in the proposed talks, as Russia’s leader seeks to negotiate an end to the war that favors Moscow.

Even as China makes strides in areas such as AI, much of its domestic economy is dragged down by gloomy consumer sentiment and a real-estate slump.

The kingdom has advanced weaponry, but the Yemeni militant group has proved to be a resilient foe.

GOP politicians in a number of tight races are breaking with Trump on Russia policy ahead of midterms.

Recent attacks by Houthi rebels are making U.S. executives nervous to travel to the Future Investment Initiative conference in Saudi Arabia next week.

Police struggled to contain groups that attacked everything from city halls to luxury boutiques.

The embattled Israeli leader had long sought Trump’s backing in tight elections scheduled for this month.

Prime Minister Mark Carney is trying to rally the oil-rich province to stick with the country at a time when national unity is needed.

A pattern of escalating violence in the occupied territory is straining Israel’s relations with the West.

Tehran’s support is helping the Yemeni group mount its most potent attacks yet on the kingdom.

The company is digging in on its plans to lay off as many as 500 workers at its Stelco operations as the government weighs legal options to protect workers.

Prime Minister Mark Carney is using the moment to push through nation-building projects that could kick-start Canada’s economy.

The demand sets up a public contest of wills with a government that has pledged to demilitarize the Iran-backed militant group.

The central bank’s governor said the Middle East situation, AI demand and foreign-exchange rates would affect the timing of the decision.

The economic possibilities—and potential perils—of the new technology dominated discussions at the IMF gathering in Bangkok this week.

Indonesian stocks suffered their steepest drop since the Asian financial crisis in 1998 after index provider MSCI warned the country risked being removed from its indexes.

A shift in rate differentials could weigh on the appeal of Indonesia’s currency and bonds, while volatile oil prices are the main downside risk to the country’s economy.

Shipments increased 1.5% from the month before, marking a sixth rise in factory trade in the last seven months after a 0.3% dip in July.

Asian economies have adapted to war-driven energy disruptions more effectively than anticipated, despite their heavy reliance on the Middle East for fuel.