Urgent.News

What's breaking now, across thousands of outlets.

Finance & Markets

Beijing Turns to Soft Power as Washington Expands Central Asia Ties

China is responding to a successful US push to raise its trade profile in Central Asia by launching a far-reaching information campaign to sway hearts and minds in Central Asia’s most populous state. In late October and early November, CGTN, China’s international broadcaster operated by the Communist Party’s Central Propaganda Department, sponsored an unprecedented information campaign touting…

We haven't written up this one. OilPrice has the full story — the link below goes straight to it.

Read the original at oilprice.com →

More in Finance & Markets

Kenya El Niño: How maize shortages and flood risks are driving inflation and business risks

Kenya’s 2026 El Niño season is exposing the economy to a double shock, with a 39 per cent decline in projected maize production, rising food prices and the threat of widespread flooding putting…

  • Kenya's 2026 maize production forecasted at 2.2 million metric tonnes, 39% below five-year average
  • 10.2% annual food inflation rate in October 2026, driven by agricultural disruption
  • 1.5 million people at risk of flooding, threatening business operations and household budgets

More from Friday 13 November →