Global Developments: Middle East Tensions Persist, US-China Forge Trade Truce, and China Launches Crewed Space Mission
November 02, 2025
The past 24 hours have seen continued international focus on the Middle East, with reports of a fragile ceasefire in Gaza and renewed calls for peace amidst ongoing humanitarian concerns. A significant development in global trade unfolded at the APEC summit where the US and China reached a trade and economic agreement. Meanwhile, China achieved a milestone in space exploration with the launch of its Shenzhou-21 mission, and the Russia-Ukraine conflict saw fresh reports of territorial gains.
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