U.S. Sanctions Russia’s Oil Giants as Moscow Flexes Nuclear Muscles, Peace Push Falters
In a sharp escalation of pressure, the United States imposed sanctions on Russia’s two largest oil companies, Rosneft and Lukoil, accusing them of sustaining...
Qatar, U.S. Warn EU Over LNG Rules That Could Threaten Energy Security
Qatar and the United States have jointly urged the European Union to revisit its Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD), warning that the bloc’s...
Takaichi Courts Trump with U.S. Trade Sweeteners
Japan’s newly elected Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is preparing her first major diplomatic test a high-stakes meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump next week...
UAE’s Gargash Urges Fresh Strategy for Peace: ‘Maximalist Views No Longer Work’
After a fragile Gaza ceasefire, the UAE a key regional mediator is urging a fundamental rethink of the Middle East peace process. Anwar Gargash,...
Meloni Warns EU: Use of Russian Assets Must Stay Within Law
As the war in Ukraine grinds on and Western funding fatigue sets in, the European Union is exploring new ways to support Kyiv. The...
NATO Warns: Russia Held Back, But Hybrid Threats Still Loom
NATO’s deterrence efforts appear to be working for now. After Russian drones entered Polish airspace and fighter jets violated Estonia’s skies last month, the...
China, Hong Kong Stocks Dip as Gold Slumps and Trade Tensions Cloud Outlook
Chinese and Hong Kong stock markets closed lower on Wednesday, pulled down by sharp losses in gold shares and renewed uncertainty surrounding U.S.-China trade...
World Court to Rule on Israel’s Duty to Let Aid Into Gaza and West Bank
The International Court of Justice (ICJ), the U.N.’s top judicial body, is set to issue an advisory opinion on Israel’s legal obligations toward allowing...
China Regains Lead as Germany’s Top Trade Partner Amid U.S. Tariff Hit
China has overtaken the United States as Germany’s largest trading partner in the first eight months of 2025. The shift follows a sharp decline...
Norway’s $2 Trillion Fund Turns Up Heat on Polluters Amid U.S. Climate Pushback
Norway’s sovereign wealth fund the world’s largest, valued at over $2 trillion has unveiled a tougher climate strategy aimed at forcing its 8,500 portfolio...