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Libya’s Foreign Ministry summons US chargé d’affaires, formally protests Trump’s remarks

Libya’s Government of National Unity (GNU) Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation summoned the chargé d’affaires at the US Embassy in Libya to lodge a formal protest over remarks it described as offensive to Libya and its people, delivering a diplomatic note demanding official clarification and correction of the statements. In a statement, the ministry affirmed Libya’s rejection of any remarks that undermine the dignity or standing of the Libyan people, stressing its opposition to involving the country and its people in electoral disputes and domestic political calculations. The ministry emphasized that mutual respect, the preservation of national sovereignty and adherence to diplomatic norms are fundamental principles governing relations between states. In a statement, the committee categorically rejected the remarks, stressing that Libyan-US relations should be…

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US Treasury yields hold steady ahead of fed rate decision, PCE inflation data and key US economic reports this week

US Treasury yields remained mostly steady on Monday as investors prepared for the Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision and several important economic reports due this week. Investors are watching these updates to understand the direction of US interest rates and the economy. The 10-year Treasury yield edged higher to 4.99%. It rose by around 1 basis point during the session. The 30-year Treasury yield remained unchanged at 5.31%, while the 2-year Treasury yield increased by 2 basis points to around 4.7%, CNBC reported. Also read: Anthropic IPO filing: Claude maker targets Nasdaq listing under ticker ANT amid AI market jitters Investors are now focusing on the Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision on Wednesday. The central bank’s decision is the biggest event for financial markets this week, as investors look for clues about its next steps on interest rates, CNBC reported. Markets…

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Trump says he expects trade war with Canada to end ‘pretty soon’

By Aaron Sousa, The Canadian Press Posted October 26, 2026 4:42 am. U.S. President Donald Trump says he expects his ever-evolving trade war with Canada to end “pretty soon.” Trump told a rally in Port Huron, Michigan, on Sunday that Canada had been “ripping off” the U.S. on trade and that the U.S. had no choice but to impose levies on Canadian goods. He said the ongoing trade dispute between the two nations would be settled “pretty soon” and that Canada was “willing to give us anything at this moment.” The Prime Minister’s Office did not immediately return a request for comment. Diplomacy between Canada and the U.S. has been dicey since the Carney government walked away from formal trade talks in August after the Americans made unreasonable last-minute demands. In response, Washington imposed tariffs on billions of dollars in Canadian goods, and Ottawa followed suit with retaliatory…

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Xi'an Highlights Smart Agriculture and Looks to Expand International Cooperation

26 Oct, 2026, 15:40 CST XI'AN, China, Oct. 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The northwestern Chinese city of Xi'an presented its work in smart farm machinery and digital crop monitoring, while proposing cooperation with partner cities abroad on joint research, machinery demonstrations and exchanges of agricultural technicians. City agriculture officials laid out the proposals on Oct. 21 at a forum on technology and agriculture during the 2026 China International Friendship Cities Conference, held in Xi'an on Oct. 20-22. Xi'an's agricultural technology development draws on collaboration among research institutes, equipment manufacturers and farms. A major area of focus is on small, smart machinery designed to operate on terrain and plots that are difficult to manage with conventional equipment, such as hillsides, loess tablelands, greenhouses, and small, fragmented fields. More than 89.7% of…

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