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“We're Living On An Oil Market Credit Card”: Analyst Sounds Alarm

The oil market is living on borrowed time as flows through the Strait of Hormuz remain disrupted and the cushions such a...

“We're Living On An Oil Market Credit Card”: Analyst Sounds Alarm

The oil market is living on borrowed time as flows through the Strait of Hormuz remain disrupted and the cushions such a...

France blocks E.U. sanctions on Russia in push to spare oligarch Usmanov

The French request would lift E.U. sanctions on Alisher Usmanov, whom the E.U referred to as “one of Vladimir Putin’s fa...

Ukraine redeploying Colombian mercenary groups to Kharkov — Russian defense source

According to defense agencies, the number of foreign mercenaries in the Ukrainian armed forces is approaching 16,500, in...

Iran seizes assets of 394 people accused of spying for 'hostile enemy'

The crackdown comes amid heightened tensions in the region as the US and Iran trade threats.

Saudi Arabia’s East-West oil pipeline resumes operations — Reuters

According to the agency, oil is currently flowing through the pipeline at reduced volumes

US threatens South Sudan with sanctions over aid obstruction

The United States has threatened to impose sanctions on South Sudan over alleged obstruction of humanitarian assistance,...

IN BRIEF: What is known about Hungary’s refusal to join Carpathian Eight

Hungarian Prime Minister Peter Magyar noted that while Hungary had been invited, it did not participate in the initiativ...

Sri Lanka court convicts 15 over deadly 2019 Easter bombings

The Islamic State group-inspired attacks were among the deadliest in Sri Lanka's history, killing 42 foreigners.

Iran delegation to present narrative of resilience, diplomacy at UNGA

Iran’s delegation has arrived to New York for the UNGA where the war with the United States will be raised.

Ethiopian armed groups announce anti-government alliance

On the eve of International Peace Day, an Ethiopian rebel leader announced an alliance of seven armed groups with the st...

Security forces kill 6 terrorists in intelligence-based operation in Balochistan's Saran Tangi

Six terrorists were killed and nine suspected individuals were arrested during an intelligence-based operation (IBO) by ...

Hundreds flee homes in Far North Cameroon after armed group raid kills 15

No group claims responsibility for attack, but suspicion falls on ISIL affiliate.

Netanyahu shortens New York visit amid possible protests ahead of UN speech

Netanyahu shortens New York visit amid possible protests ahead of UN speech Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu wi...

Sri Lanka convicts 15 men over deadly bombing that killed two Australians

The bombings, considered the deadliest in Sri Lanka's recent history, were carried out on churches and three luxury tour...

Trump Set to Defend War in Iran in Latest Appearance at the UN

President Donald Trump will defend his decision to start the war in Iran and step up military action in the Western Hemi...

Japan’s New CIA Could Be Takaichi’s Trump Card

After decades of reticence, Tokyo is expanding its intelligence gathering abroad.

Why South Korea Has Little Room to Send Troops to Hormuz

Seoul has previously sent troops to support U.S. military operations in the Middle East. Today, both the external and do...

Ethiopia’s armed opposition unites against Abiy Ahmed: 5 reads on the country’s political struggles

A culture of solving political differences with conflict has led to persistent disagreements about the Ethiopian state.

ECB calls for tougher EU crypto rules and wider ban on stablecoin interest

Europe's central banks want the EU's crypto rules tightened, calling for a wider ban on interest payments on stablecoins...

ECB calls for tougher EU crypto rules and wider ban on stablecoin interest

Europe's central banks want the EU's crypto rules tightened, calling for a wider ban on interest payments on stablecoins...

Heavy fighting continues across Taiz, Marib and al-Jawf in Yemen

Heavy fighting continues across Taiz, Marib and al-Jawf in Yemen Heavy fighting took place in the Taiz, Marib and al-Jaw...

'I'm going to tell the truth': Netanyahu hits back at Mamdani ahead of UN speech

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is set to deliver a significant address at the United Nations General Assembly...

Rusal Said to Sound Out Buyers for Its Jamaica and Guyana Assets

United Co. Rusal International PJSC, Russia’s top producer of aluminum, is seeking a sale of its assets in Jamaica and G...

Ukraine’s defense tech partnerships surge, but many deals stall, new report finds

International joint ventures in Ukraine's defense tech sector are on the rise, with at least 180 partnerships in manufac...

Neutral venues and no 'away' fans - how Israel v Republic of Ireland became so contentious

BBC Sport explores the backdrop to the Republic of Ireland's matches against Israel, amid fraught tensions between the n...

Adani Firms Settle Disclosure Norms Probe by Indian Regulator

Billionaire Gautam Adani’s group firms settled one of the probes into a US short-seller’s accusations, further easing re...

Refining-Stocks Rally Stalls as Talk of Diesel Export Ban Swirls

This year’s big rally in US refiner stocks is running into growing headwinds with some Republican leaders calling to res...

Putin, Saudi crown prince discuss safe passage through Hormuz, Bab el-Mandeb

Russian forces strike Ukrainian metallurgical, chemical industry sites — top brass

Russian forces used sea-launched hypersonic Tsirkon missiles during a massive nighttime strike against targets in Ukrain...

Hong Kong urged to secure sustainable fuel supply to safeguard aviation hub status

Hong Kong risks losing its status as an international aviation hub if it fails to secure a reliable, credibly certified ...

Donald Trump to address world leaders at the UN

US president will also meet heads of government including Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelenskyy and UK’s Andy Burnham

AI is set to help cyber attackers much more than defenders, says UK official

Dave Chismon, the NCSC’s chief technology officer for architecture, said in a blog post that the imbalance in AI means c...

Putin speaks by phone with Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince

The Russian leader congratulated the Saudi Crown Prince on the upcoming national holiday - the day marking the founding ...

US to open two new military bases in Greenland, sources say

The U.S. plans to re-establish a Cold War-era military base in southern Greenland and set up another on the east coast, ...

East Africa: Why the Int'l Community Must Confront TPLF Hardliners & Foreign Spoilers

[ENA] The signing of the Pretoria Permanent Cessation of Hostilities Agreement (CoHA) in November 2022 was widely hailed...

Ethiopia: Egyptian Minister's Remarks Reflect Crude Colonial Mentality - Ministry of Water and Energy

[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Egyptian Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation recent statement suggesting that Ethiopians lac...

Samsung C&T invests in Kairos Power

Kairos Power and Samsung C&T have announced the signing of a binding term sheet for the South Korean engineering and con...

Iran’s President Arrives in U.S. for U.N. Meeting Against the Backdrop of War

President Masoud Pezeshkian had combative words for the United States before he departed Iran to attend the annual meeti...

Taiwan coastguard’s rare missile firing reveals deepening links with navy

Taiwan’s coastguard fired a supersonic anti-ship missile during a military exercise last week, an unusual move by a civi...