Independent US oil firms set to sign output deals in Venezuela
US-Brazil rift widens over proposed sanctions and trade tariffs
AIPAC super PAC pours millions into key Democratic primary races
Wealthy Americans drive surge in New Zealand golden visa demand
Oil industry lobbies White House to avert potential Trump export ban
Pakistan top court orders Imran Khan moved from prison to hospital
China launches global tax audit on super-rich to recover billions
Japan links defense buildup to economic growth in annual white paper amid regional threats
Chinese Politburo signals cautious confidence as Beijing pivots toward targeted tech support
Chinese chipmaker profits surge 2,500% on explosive AI computing demand
Iran weighs strikes on US bases in Europe if tensions escalate
German drone start-up CEO in hiding over alleged Russian plot
Marine Le Pen plans French constitutional referendum on immigration
Munich emerges as powerhouse of German defence industry
Greece secures EU sanctions carve-out for billionaire’s LNG fleet
Cyprus to become first EU country to import Israeli gas
Israel’s Barak MX radar in Cyprus puts Türkiye in its sights
UK trade envoy’s visit to Northern Cyprus sparks diplomatic backlash
Informal Cyprus talks begin in New York amid differing stances
British bases in Southern Cyprus and Gibraltar on high alert
UAE halts trade with Iran after reported ballistic missile attack
US considers land blockade on Iran involving Türkiye and neighbours
Trump’s Board of Peace drafts first Gaza base contract
Israeli court blocks Ben-Gvir plan to place crocodiles in prison moats
Iran to receive hundreds of Chinese shoulder-fired missiles within weeks, sources say
Russia’s first-half budget deficit hits 5.7 trillion rubles as oil revenue shortfalls persist
Russian government halts diesel exports and slashes tariffs to counter severe seasonal fuel deficit
Greek shipowners secure $3.8 billion transporting Russian oil despite G7 sanctions pressure
Russia’s seaborne crude exports hit highest level since early 2022
Russia’s oil exports hit yearly high despite rising competition in India
Barrack urges tripartite deconfliction after Israeli Syria strikes
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The two terrorists: Britain jails tweets while the West crowns al-Qaeda’s man in Damascus
Erdogan blocked CIA-Mossad plan for armed Kurdish uprising in Iran, report says
Türkiye, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia defense agreement: An attack on one will be considered an attack on all
Daniel Davis warns US strategy fails against Iranian defense grid
Quincy Institute expert says the United States had no plan B
Why did Trump step back from a decision to launch a new attack on Iran?
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Journalist Lily Lynch: “Trump is becoming a burden for the right, particularly in Europe”
Meta has begun laying off 10% of its global workforce, with the parent company of Facebook set to notify roughly 8,000 employees by email starting Tuesday...
