US warns that buyers of Iranian oil could be hit with sanctions  16-Apr 05:58

The United States on Wednesday threatened to sanction buyers of Iranian oil and said it believed China would pause such purchases as Washington enforces a maritime blockade on Iran.

Bessent supports IMF quota revamp, wants World Bank financing for critical minerals 16-Apr 03:43

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Wednesday reaffirmed his support for a long-delayed revamp of the International Monetary Fund's quota resources and called on the World Bank to move quickly to support projects to develop critical ​minerals to diversify supplies away from China.

Chess-India's Vaishali wins Women's Candidates, sets up title match with China's Ju 16-Apr 02:43

India’s Rameshbabu Vaishali won the Women’s Candidates Tournament on Wednesday, defeating Kateryna ​Lagno to secure a World Championship ‌showdown with reigning champion Ju Wenjun of China.