Shippers seek Houthi assurances before crossing Bab al-Mandab
Vessel operators are reportedly emailing a Houthi-linked coordination centre for transit assurances as threats to Red Sea shipping increase…
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Europe questions Trump’s proposed security framework with Russia
European officials fear Washington’s latest initiative could weaken NATO’s role, sideline Ukraine and give Moscow influence over the…
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Russian ballistic missile attack destroys kindergarten in Kyiv
At least six missiles targeted the Ukrainian capital overnight, damaging apartment blocks and triggering fires as President Volodymyr…
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Arab-led parties secured record 19 seats in Israeli Knesset
Palestinian citizens of Israel turned out in greater numbers in the 2026 election, helping Arab-led parties secure 19 Knesset seats. Their…
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Paraguay impeaches president after bank collapse
Santiago Peña’s removal follows allegations of conflicts of interest and regulatory interference as millions of depositors remain unable to…
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US data centre backlash emerges as factor in midterm election debate
Voter polling points to growing opposition to AI infrastructure, while Democratic gains in major data centre states raise questions about…
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US, China set to lead global economy, Asia expands its share by 2040
The world economy is projected to reach $227tn by 2040, with the United States, China and India accounting for more than half of global…
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Trump appoints S Miller as WH chief of staff, signalling tougher political approach
The promotion of the president’s hardline immigration adviser follows Republican midterm losses and sets up a potentially confrontational…
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China’s yuan dilemma deepens, currency gains squeeze exporters
A stronger yuan is raising costs for Chinese manufacturers already operating on thin margins, even as the EU and IMF argue that the…
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Workers, students demand higher wages, better services in France
A nationwide strike drew sharply differing crowd estimates, disrupted energy and education services and led to hundreds of arrests,…
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