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Rodríguez Defends Venezuela Oil Deal, Says Sovereignty Intact
Venezuela's interim president Delcy Rodríguez defended a deal giving the US access to 65 billion barrels of oil, citing 'endless benefits' while denying loss of sovereignty.
Bessent Faces G20 Test Amid Tariffs, Iran War, and Bond Turmoil
Treasury Secretary Bessent heads into G20 meetings navigating three overlapping crises: US tariff disputes, the Iran conflict, and turbulent global bond markets.
Russia Won't Use Nukes or Attack NATO, Finland's President Says
Finland's president offered a direct assessment of Moscow's nuclear intentions, saying Russia will not use nuclear weapons against Ukraine or strike NATO territory.
The Bypass Economy: Who Profits When Hormuz Stays Closed
A week of near-total Strait of Hormuz closure triggered something the diplomatic calendar missed: a rush of infrastructure investment designed to make the strait optional. The winners are already being chosen.
Russia Strikes Kyiv Care Home, Killing 34 in Deadliest Attack of 2026
Russia hit a residential care home in Kyiv Saturday, killing at least 34 people in what AP News confirmed as the deadliest single strike on Ukraine this year.
Israel Would Strike Iran Even Under a US Deal, Minister Says
Israeli Energy Minister Eli Cohen said Saturday Israel would attack Iran again if Tehran attempts to rebuild its nuclear or missile programs, regardless of any US-Iran agreement.
Russia's Deadliest 2026 Strike on Ukraine Shows Shifting Tactics
AP photographs document the aftermath of Russia's most lethal air assault on Ukraine this year as analysts identify a shift toward sustained, high-frequency attacks.
US-Venezuela Oil Deal: What We Know and What Critics Are Saying
Trump's deal grants the United States access to Venezuela's vast oil reserves, but few details have emerged and critics are calling it a resource takeover.
Nigerian Troops Kill 26 Boko Haram Fighters, Foil Attack on Kukawa
Nigerian forces killed 26 Boko Haram fighters and repelled an assault on Kukawa in Borno State, the latest security engagement in northeastern Nigeria's long-running insurgency.
Egypt's Banque Misr, UAE Central Bank Open Urgent Iran Sanctions Reviews
Egypt's state-owned Banque Misr is reviewing a formal US Iran sanctions notice while the UAE central bank launches its own urgent compliance examination, Reuters reports.
Ukraine Opens Negligence Inquiry After Kyiv Depot Blast Kills 37
A Russian strike on a weapons depot near Kyiv killed at least 37 and wounded dozens, prompting Ukraine to open a negligence investigation into why the facility was sited near homes.
Iran's Pezeshkian Urges Trump to Avoid Turmoil, Backs Dialogue
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian called on Trump to refrain from creating turmoil Saturday, saying dialogue and a memorandum of understanding can resolve outstanding disputes.
Russian Drone Strike on Kyiv Warehouse Kills at Least 37
A Russian drone strike on an ammunition depot in Ukraine's Bucha district overnight triggered massive secondary blasts, killing at least 37 people and injuring 42, per Reuters and AP.
Taiwan Prosecutors Search Unimicron in Suspected China Fraud Case
Taiwanese authorities searched the offices of Unimicron Technology, one of Asia's largest printed circuit board makers, amid a probe into suspected China-linked fraud.
Iran's Revolutionary Guard Calls U.S. Hormuz Claims 'Lies'
Iran's IRGC Navy says U.S. assurances that the Strait of Hormuz is open are lies aimed at manipulating oil prices and hiding American failures in the conflict.
Russia Strikes Near Kyiv, Killing at Least 27
A Russian overnight attack on the Kyiv region killed at least 27 people, including a 14-year-old girl, and forced hundreds to evacuate, the regional governor and AP confirmed.
Putin Fires Nuclear-Capable Missile Days After CIA Chief's Ukraine Visit
Russia fired a nuclear-capable missile capable of reaching the US days after the CIA chief's visit, as strikes simultaneously wiped out 90% of Ukraine's modern commercial storage.
Russia Destroys 90% of Ukraine Commercial Storage as Kyiv Enters Second Day Under Fire
Russian strikes hit Kyiv for a second consecutive day, destroying 90% of Ukraine's modern commercial storage. Zelenskyy orders the military to triple long-range strike rates.
Israel Kills Hamas Jenin Chief in Rare West Bank Drone Strike
Israeli drone strike killed three Palestinians in Jenin Friday, including the city's top Hamas commander. Shin Bet confirmed it as the first West Bank airstrike since February 2025.
Zelenskyy Plans to Strike Russia With 1,000 Drones a Day
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced plans to dramatically escalate drone strikes on Russian territory as Russian attacks killed several and wounded dozens across Ukraine.
Israel Kills Hamas Jenin Commander in First West Bank Airstrike Since 2025
Israel killed Hamas's Jenin commander Qais Bitawi and two others in a West Bank drone strike Friday, confirmed by the IDF and Shin Bet, the first such attack since February 2025.
Trump Claims 'Biggest Oil Deal in World History' with Venezuela
President Trump announced what he called the biggest oil deal in world history with Venezuela as Chevron finalizes plans to migrate and expand production projects.
China Automakers Eye South Africa's EV and Pickup Markets
Chinese vehicle manufacturers are pushing into South Africa's fast-growing EV segment and dominant pickup market, Reuters reports from this week's auto show.
IDF Kills Hamas Jenin Commander in Rare West Bank Airstrike
Israeli forces killed Qais Bitawi, identified by Shin Bet as Hamas's top operative in Jenin, along with two accomplices in a targeted vehicle strike Friday in the occupied West Bank.
Russia Kills Civilians, Strikes Homes and Warehouses Near Kyiv
Russian forces struck residential areas and logistics facilities near Kyiv on Friday, killing civilians in an intensifying campaign against Ukrainian civilian infrastructure.
From Missiles to a Bridge: Russia-North Korea Alliance Deepens
Russia and North Korea are moving beyond arms transfers toward broader infrastructure ties as Moscow's Ukraine war stretches financial and military resources thin.
Russian Drones Strike Kyiv Region Homes and Warehouses, Second Day
Russian drones struck Kyiv region apartments and warehouses for a second straight day Friday, continuing Moscow's aerial campaign as Russia's war costs mount.
Taiwan Fortifies Penghu Archipelago as the Strait's Most Critical Defense Line
Taipei is pouring resources into the Penghu Islands, the chain analysts say China would need to neutralize first in any cross-strait assault — and the one most exposed to a rapid PLA move.
Seoul Backs Trump's North Korea Talks but Demands a Seat at the Table
South Korea endorses renewed U.S.-North Korea diplomacy but warns Washington not to cut Seoul out of negotiations that directly affect its security.
Taiwan's Frontline Islands Brace for a Chinese First Strike
Troops on Kinmen, Matsu, and Penghu are drilling for a PLA opening blow as Beijing maintains coast-guard pressure and China's amphibious fleet grows.