Kremlin denies Putin asked businessmen to fund Russian war effort

Kremlin denies Putin asked businessmen to fund Russian war effort
Kremlin denies Putin asked businessmen to fund Russian war effort

Kremlin denies Putin asked businessmen to fund Russian war effort
ASEAN summit to go ahead in May, but shortened to 'bare bones' programme due to Middle East conflict

ASEAN summit to go ahead in May, but shortened to 'bare bones' programme due to Middle East conflict
China detaining Panama-flagged ships amid battle over port control, FMC says

China detaining Panama-flagged ships amid battle over port control, FMC says
Taiwan says Cameroon visas for WTO summit riddled with errors, will not attend

Taiwan says Cameroon visas for WTO summit riddled with errors, will not attend
Philippines, France sign military pact amid South China Sea tensions

Philippines, France sign military pact amid South China Sea tensions
Trump weighs sending another 10,000 ground troops to the Middle East, WSJ reports

Trump weighs sending another 10,000 ground troops to the Middle East, WSJ reports
Exclusive-China's top chipmaker has supplied chipmaking tech to Iran military, US officials say

Exclusive-China's top chipmaker has supplied chipmaking tech to Iran military, US officials say
Two humanitarian aid boats en route to Cuba are missing, Mexico says

Two humanitarian aid boats en route to Cuba are missing, Mexico says
Explainer-Drones and mines: taking Kharg Island would pose risks for US troops

Explainer-Drones and mines: taking Kharg Island would pose risks for US troops
China willing to strengthen economic, trade cooperation with US

China willing to strengthen economic, trade cooperation with US
At CPAC, Republicans close ranks behind Trump on Iran war

At CPAC, Republicans close ranks behind Trump on Iran war
Rubio says Iran war to last 'weeks not months,' no US ground troops needed

Rubio says Iran war to last 'weeks not months,' no US ground troops needed
Europeans to press Rubio over Russian support for Iran at G7 meeting

Europeans to press Rubio over Russian support for Iran at G7 meeting
North Korea, Belarus sign friendship treaty, KCNA says

North Korea, Belarus sign friendship treaty, KCNA says
Factbox-Trump weaves from Sharpies to Bessent’s glasses in cabinet meeting

Factbox-Trump weaves from Sharpies to Bessent’s glasses in cabinet meeting
Trump says he will pause attacks on Iran's energy plants

Trump says he will pause attacks on Iran's energy plants
Russia says Britain's decision to detain its vessels is hostile, vows response
Russia says Britain's decision to detain its vessels is hostile, vows response
Two Israeli soldiers killed in south Lebanon combat, military says
Two Israeli soldiers killed in south Lebanon combat, military says
Mexican navy says petroleum tanker, natural seabed likely caused Gulf coast spill

Mexican navy says petroleum tanker, natural seabed likely caused Gulf coast spill
France says it approached 35 countries over future Hormuz mission

France says it approached 35 countries over future Hormuz mission
G7 to discuss repair works for Chornobyl nuclear plant, France says

G7 to discuss repair works for Chornobyl nuclear plant, France says
Iran hardliners ramp up calls for a nuclear bomb, sources say

Iran hardliners ramp up calls for a nuclear bomb, sources say
Hungary government accuses journalist of spying for Ukraine
Hungary government accuses journalist of spying for Ukraine
Argentina labels Jalisco New Generation Cartel a terrorist organization, echoing US approach

Argentina labels Jalisco New Generation Cartel a terrorist organization, echoing US approach
Ukraine using strikes on oil facilities to keep pressure on Russia after sanctions eased, Zelenskiy says

Ukraine using strikes on oil facilities to keep pressure on Russia after sanctions eased, Zelenskiy says
Iran says it is receptive to any request from Spain, alluding to Hormuz transit

Iran says it is receptive to any request from Spain, alluding to Hormuz transit
Trump says Iran's 'present' to US was allowing 10 oil tankers through Hormuz

Trump says Iran's 'present' to US was allowing 10 oil tankers through Hormuz
Ukraine's Zelenskiy arrives in Saudi Arabia for 'important meetings'

Ukraine's Zelenskiy arrives in Saudi Arabia for 'important meetings'
Trump urges Iran to make a deal or US will 'keep blowing them away'

Trump urges Iran to make a deal or US will 'keep blowing them away'
Trump says Venezuela's Maduro to face additional charges

Trump says Venezuela's Maduro to face additional charges
Yemen's Houthis ready to join Iran war if needed, raising new shipping risk

Yemen's Houthis ready to join Iran war if needed, raising new shipping risk
Canada to lobby G7 nations to join new defence bank, foreign minister says

Canada to lobby G7 nations to join new defence bank, foreign minister says
Factbox-What does each side in the Iran war say it would accept for a deal?

Factbox-What does each side in the Iran war say it would accept for a deal?
France denies excluding South Africa from G7 summit under pressure from Washington

France denies excluding South Africa from G7 summit under pressure from Washington
Hungary’s opposition leader wants probe into alleged intelligence move against Tisza

Hungary’s opposition leader wants probe into alleged intelligence move against Tisza
Russia says it hopes for new round of Ukraine talks with US as soon as conditions allow

Russia says it hopes for new round of Ukraine talks with US as soon as conditions allow
WTO chief: world order has irrevocably changed

WTO chief: world order has irrevocably changed
NATO sees sharp increase in Europe and Canada's defence spending

NATO sees sharp increase in Europe and Canada's defence spending
Pakistan resumes military operations against Afghanistan

Pakistan resumes military operations against Afghanistan
U.S. judge questions block on Maduro's use of Venezuelan funds for defense

U.S. judge questions block on Maduro's use of Venezuelan funds for defense
Turkey condemns attack on Black Sea oil tanker that departed Russia

Turkey condemns attack on Black Sea oil tanker that departed Russia
Pentagon weighs diverting Ukraine military aid to Middle East, Washington Post reports

Pentagon weighs diverting Ukraine military aid to Middle East, Washington Post reports
China urges peace talks in Iran war

China urges peace talks in Iran war
‘He carried Portugal’ – Cristiano Ronaldo's retirement divides fans after 23 years

‘He carried Portugal’ – Cristiano Ronaldo's retirement divides fans after 23 years
Paraguay's Senate opens impeachment trial against President Peña over banking crisis

Paraguay's Senate opens impeachment trial against President Peña over banking crisis
‘We want our money’ – Paraguay protesters demand Peña's impeachment as banking crisis sparks unrest

‘We want our money’ – Paraguay protesters demand Peña's impeachment as banking crisis sparks unrest
Israelis fear losing US support after Vance blames Iran war for election defeat

Israelis fear losing US support after Vance blames Iran war for election defeat
‘Bolt from the blue’ – Herzog alarmed as Trump announces end to US military aid for Israel

‘Bolt from the blue’ – Herzog alarmed as Trump announces end to US military aid for Israel
How an Indonesian company created Europe’s hottest football club

How an Indonesian company created Europe’s hottest football club
Paraguay's President Peña resigns amid banking crisis and impeachment threat

Paraguay's President Peña resigns amid banking crisis and impeachment threat
Netanyahu warns against Arab-backed coalition as Israel faces political deadlock

Netanyahu warns against Arab-backed coalition as Israel faces political deadlock
South Korea expands naval mission near Strait of Hormuz but rules out joining US-Iran war

South Korea expands naval mission near Strait of Hormuz but rules out joining US-Iran war
‘Socialism is fascism’ – Milei attacks the left at Madrid Summit amid tensions with Spain's Sanchez

‘Socialism is fascism’ – Milei attacks the left at Madrid Summit amid tensions with Spain's Sanchez
‘Your party drove Arab voters to polls’ – Herzog confronts Netanyahu ally over Israel election

‘Your party drove Arab voters to polls’ – Herzog confronts Netanyahu ally over Israel election
Paraguay's Peña pledges to return savings amid banking crisis

Paraguay's Peña pledges to return savings amid banking crisis
US midterm elections 2026: Young, Black and Hispanic voters drive Democratic gains

US midterm elections 2026: Young, Black and Hispanic voters drive Democratic gains
Thousands rally in Tehran against US and Israel on embassy seizure anniversary

Thousands rally in Tehran against US and Israel on embassy seizure anniversary
Abdul El-Sayed makes history as first Muslim elected to US Senate

Abdul El-Sayed makes history as first Muslim elected to US Senate
Colombia's De la Espriella launches 'Sparta' Military offensive against armed groups near Venezuela border

Colombia's De la Espriella launches 'Sparta' Military offensive against armed groups near Venezuela border
Spain's transport minister resigns after train crashes kill 115

Spain's transport minister resigns after train crashes kill 115
Egypt's el-Sisi warns of 'catastrophic' consequences if US-Iran conflict resumes

Egypt's el-Sisi warns of 'catastrophic' consequences if US-Iran conflict resumes
‘Rabat must go’ – Chilean women demand Justice Minister's resignation over reduced sentences for sex offenders

‘Rabat must go’ – Chilean women demand Justice Minister's resignation over reduced sentences for sex offenders
ChatGPT could weaken African students’ critical thinking skills, AI researcher warns

ChatGPT could weaken African students’ critical thinking skills, AI researcher warns
The Man who turned nuclear secrets into a business

The Man who turned nuclear secrets into a business
Tunisia Roundup: Saïed demands procurement overhaul, parliament advances water and energy bills and fuel strike looms

Tunisia Roundup: Saïed demands procurement overhaul, parliament advances water and energy bills and fuel strike looms
Which Spanish accents are hardest to understand?

Which Spanish accents are hardest to understand?
Elon Musk leads 2026 US midterm election donors with $446 million

Elon Musk leads 2026 US midterm election donors with $446 million
The democracy paradox: Why we want freedom but admire unchecked power — Opinion

The democracy paradox: Why we want freedom but admire unchecked power — Opinion
Russia supplies up to 87% of diesel imports in key markets as fuel disruptions threaten trade

Russia supplies up to 87% of diesel imports in key markets as fuel disruptions threaten trade
US time zones in 1924: How railways shaped America's clocks more than a century ago

US time zones in 1924: How railways shaped America's clocks more than a century ago
‘Trump is preventing World War III’ – Lukashenko warns Ukraine conflict could turn nuclear

‘Trump is preventing World War III’ – Lukashenko warns Ukraine conflict could turn nuclear
El Salvador soldiers seek discharge over deadly Haiti mission as four remain missing

El Salvador soldiers seek discharge over deadly Haiti mission as four remain missing
Iran threatens ‘new battlefield’ if US attacks again, warns of unpredictable retaliation

Iran threatens ‘new battlefield’ if US attacks again, warns of unpredictable retaliation