US Sanctions Threaten Russian Oil, Rouble Faces Pressure
The United States has imposed sanctions on Russia's two largest oil companies, Rosneft and Lukoil, starting Friday at 1701 GMT. The move blocks transactions...
Ukrainian Security Chief Denies Endorsing U.S.-Drafted Peace Proposal
A political storm erupted on Friday after U.S. officials claimed that Ukraine’s top security chief, Rustem Umerov, had agreed to most provisions of a...
India, Taliban Set to Launch Air Cargo Link as Ties Quietly Thaw
India and Afghanistan are preparing to restart air cargo services, an Indian foreign ministry official said on Friday, marking a significant but understated shift...
Japan Clears Path for Restart of World’s Largest Nuclear Plant
Japan’s Kashiwazaki-Kariwa nuclear plant, the world’s largest, has been largely offline since the 2011 Fukushima disaster, which prompted the shutdown of all 54 reactors...
Myanmar Junta Bends to Global Pressure, Cracks Down on Border Scam Centres
After years of letting online scam operations flourish along the Thai-Myanmar border, Myanmar’s junta is now taking action under international scrutiny. Scam centres, often...
Deadly Indian Cough Syrup Linked to Safety Lapses and Weak Oversight
At least 24 children have died in India after consuming Coldrif cough syrup, raising renewed concerns about the country’s pharmaceutical safety standards. Investigations indicate...
EU Hits Italy Over ‘Golden Powers’ Rules
Brussels is set to issue a formal warning to Italy over concerns that Rome’s expansive “golden power” rules may violate European Union law, according...
Singapore Sanctions Israeli Settlers Over West Bank Violence
Singapore announced financial sanctions and entry bans on four Israeli settlers accused of committing “egregious acts of extreme violence” against Palestinians in the West...
Global Stocks Slide as U.S. Jobs Muddy Fed Outlook
Global equity markets fell sharply on Friday after a U.S. jobs report failed to provide clarity on the Federal Reserve’s near-term interest rate policy....
EU Eyes Stakes in Australian Critical Minerals
The European Union is preparing to take direct stakes in Australian critical minerals projects, a move aimed at securing supplies of lithium, rare earths,...