Cristina Kirchner appeared in court for the Cuadernos corruption case, alleging political persecution and judicial bias. Egypt reported record-breaking engineering and non-oil exports, signaling a shift in emerging market competition. Meanwhile, the Vatican achieved a diplomatic milestone with China through the recognition of a previously underground bishop.

Cristina Kirchner appeared in court for the Cuadernos corruption case, alleging political persecution and judicial bias. Egypt reported record-breaking engineering and non-oil exports, signaling a shift in emerging market competition. Meanwhile, the Vatican achieved a diplomatic milestone with China through the recognition of a previously underground bishop.