US, UK ramp up pressure on India, China to cut Russian oil imports

Earthquake of magnitude 6.7 strikes Papua, Indonesia, USGS says
Earthquake of magnitude 6.7 strikes Papua, Indonesia, USGS says
Hungary's Orban expects to meet Trump to discuss economic agreement, media reports

Hungary's Orban expects to meet Trump to discuss economic agreement, media reports
Korean top court partially overturns SK Group chairman's near $1 billion divorce settlement

Korean top court partially overturns SK Group chairman's near $1 billion divorce settlement
Milei says Argentina, US in talks over trade deal

Milei says Argentina, US in talks over trade deal
Former New Zealand Prime Minister Jim Bolger dies aged 90

Former New Zealand Prime Minister Jim Bolger dies aged 90
Trump authorizes CIA operations in Venezuela, raising pressure on Maduro

Trump authorizes CIA operations in Venezuela, raising pressure on Maduro
Trump says Modi assured him India will stop buying Russian oil

Trump says Modi assured him India will stop buying Russian oil
Greer, Bessent blast China's rare earths curbs, urge Beijing not to implement them

Greer, Bessent blast China's rare earths curbs, urge Beijing not to implement them
UK sanctions Russia's Lukoil and Rosneft, targets shadow fleet

UK sanctions Russia's Lukoil and Rosneft, targets shadow fleet
Guatemalan officials resign after maximum security jailbreak
Guatemalan officials resign after maximum security jailbreak
As Brazil readies for COP30 climate talks, finance ministers offer plan for $1.3 trillion in yearly finance

As Brazil readies for COP30 climate talks, finance ministers offer plan for $1.3 trillion in yearly finance
Peru judge strikes down bid to stop ousted president leaving country

Peru judge strikes down bid to stop ousted president leaving country
Thousands protest in Tunisia's Gabes over pollution crisis
Thousands protest in Tunisia's Gabes over pollution crisis
Ukraine needs up to $20b in U.S. weapons through NATO programme, defence minister says

Ukraine needs up to $20b in U.S. weapons through NATO programme, defence minister says
Explosions hit Ecuador bridges days after illegal mining crackdown

Explosions hit Ecuador bridges days after illegal mining crackdown
Madagascar coup leader says he will be sworn in as president as African Union suspends the country

Madagascar coup leader says he will be sworn in as president as African Union suspends the country
Pakistan, Afghanistan agree to temporary, 48-hour ceasefire, Islamabad says

Pakistan, Afghanistan agree to temporary, 48-hour ceasefire, Islamabad says
Donors have given $4.5 billion to Czech ammunition scheme for Ukraine, minister says

Donors have given $4.5 billion to Czech ammunition scheme for Ukraine, minister says
Israel says it expects Hamas to fulfil its obligation and return all hostages

Israel says it expects Hamas to fulfil its obligation and return all hostages
Syria's Sharaa tells Putin he will respect past deals with Moscow

Syria's Sharaa tells Putin he will respect past deals with Moscow
Pakistan conducts airstrike in Afghanistan's Kandahar, Afghan and Pakistan officials say
Pakistan conducts airstrike in Afghanistan's Kandahar, Afghan and Pakistan officials say
Conflict-affected states to get more support on deal-making, disputes

Conflict-affected states to get more support on deal-making, disputes
Factbox-Who is Madagascar's new military ruler Michael Randrianirina?

Factbox-Who is Madagascar's new military ruler Michael Randrianirina?
Nvidia CEO Huang welcomes return of employee held in Gaza for two years

Nvidia CEO Huang welcomes return of employee held in Gaza for two years
Kremlin rejects Trump's assertion that BRICS targets the dollar

Kremlin rejects Trump's assertion that BRICS targets the dollar
South Korea issues travel ban for parts of Cambodia after nationals trapped in scam centres
South Korea issues travel ban for parts of Cambodia after nationals trapped in scam centres
Russia says it hopes bloodshed will be avoided in Madagascar

Russia says it hopes bloodshed will be avoided in Madagascar
Kenya's veteran opposition leader Raila Odinga dies at 80

Kenya's veteran opposition leader Raila Odinga dies at 80
Hungary attacks EU energy policy at Moscow conference

Hungary attacks EU energy policy at Moscow conference
Russian strikes knock out power in parts of Ukraine
Russian strikes knock out power in parts of Ukraine
Indonesia oil tanker catches fire, killing 10, local police say
Indonesia oil tanker catches fire, killing 10, local police say
China raises age limits for civil servants as part of campaign against ageism

China raises age limits for civil servants as part of campaign against ageism
NATO, EU working together on drone wall to protect Europe, Rutte says

NATO, EU working together on drone wall to protect Europe, Rutte says
Pakistan, Afghanistan agree to temporary truce after fresh fighting, airstrikes

Pakistan, Afghanistan agree to temporary truce after fresh fighting, airstrikes
WHO chief says staff came under attack in Ukraine

WHO chief says staff came under attack in Ukraine
Israel will allow Gaza's Rafah crossing to open, ramp up aid, broadcaster Kan reports

Israel will allow Gaza's Rafah crossing to open, ramp up aid, broadcaster Kan reports
Indonesia's Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki erupts, spewing ash 10 km into the sky

Indonesia's Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki erupts, spewing ash 10 km into the sky
IMF, Pakistan reach staff-level deal on $1.2 billion payout

IMF, Pakistan reach staff-level deal on $1.2 billion payout
Chinese airlines oppose Trump plan to stop flying over Russia on US routes

Chinese airlines oppose Trump plan to stop flying over Russia on US routes
Trump targets China cooking oil trade - but sales were already tanking

Trump targets China cooking oil trade - but sales were already tanking
Peru's Jeri swears in top cabinet members

Peru's Jeri swears in top cabinet members
Trump says Hamas must disarm or be disarmed, perhaps violently

Trump says Hamas must disarm or be disarmed, perhaps violently
‘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