Kazakhstan Refinery to Process Russian Oil, Export 30% Back to Russia
Kazakhstan's Kondensat refinery will process Russian crude and send 30% of the output back to Russia, as Moscow faces fuel shortages from Ukrainian attacks on its refineries.
International Relations
South Sumatra turns to prayer as wildfires choke Indonesian province
Thousands in South Sumatra prayed for rain as wildfires and haze disrupt life. Authorities battle fires with cloud seeding and arrests.
Global Shifts: Labor Deals, Tariff Threats, and Immigration Rules
A roundup of global developments: labor deals in aviation and autos, new US tariffs on Canada, and stricter asylum visa rules.
Third drone and explosives found in Leipzig/Halle airport attack probe
German investigators found a third drone and suspected hexogen near Leipzig/Halle airport, deepening the probe into the August 4 attack.
Krakow shelter for Ukrainian women fights to survive as aid dries up
A Krakow shelter for Ukrainian women refugees struggles to stay open as international funding declines and anti-Ukrainian sentiment rises in Poland.
Middle East Markets Brace for Iran Sanctions Fallout, Hormuz Risks
Gulf stocks inch higher on Saudi strength, but US-Iran tensions, Hormuz shipping risks, and a record-low rial weigh on sentiment.
Han Zheng, Ajit Doval Meet in Beijing; Both Sides Urged to Manage Ties Strategically
China's vice president Han Zheng met India's NSA Ajit Doval in Beijing, urging a strategic, long-term approach to bilateral ties and proper management of differences.
Canada Trade Spat Puts Republican Senate Hopefuls in a Bind
New US tariffs on Canadian imports are roiling border-state economies and complicating Republican Senate campaigns ahead of the midterms.
Gaza Journalists Killed in Israeli Strike Remembered a Year Later
A year after an Israeli airstrike killed journalists Mariam Dagga and Hussam al-Masri in Khan Younis, their families and colleagues pay tribute.
A Year On, Slain Gaza Journalist Mariam Dagga's Work Endures
One year after journalist Mariam Dagga was killed in an Israeli strike on Gaza's Nasser Hospital, her impactful reporting continues to resonate.
One year on, no accountability for journalists killed in Gaza hospital strikes
A year after Israeli strikes killed journalist Mariam Dagga and others at Nasser Hospital, no accountability has followed.
Iran Calls US Sanctions a Violation of International Law
Iran's foreign ministry spokesman says US sanctions violate international law and warns of consequences for nations aiding American pressure.
US sanctions Singapore oil trader Wellbred over Iran shipping ties
The US Treasury sanctioned Singapore-based Wellbred Capital and its UAE and Swiss trading firms over ties to an Iranian oil shipping magnate.
Pakistan, Iran Report Progress in Talks on Regional Conflict
Pakistan and Iran made significant progress in talks focused on the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran and regional peace, says Pakistan's interior minister.
US Expands Iran Sanctions to Five New Sectors in Economic Push
The US has imposed sweeping new sanctions on Iran, targeting five additional sectors and suspending several general licenses to sever economic lifelines.
South Sumatra turns to prayer as wildfires blanket province in toxic haze
About 3,000 residents in Palembang joined a special rain prayer as South Sumatra battles the nation's worst wildfire outbreak, with thick smoke disrupting daily life.
Australian Developer Bathla Calls in Administrators Amid Housing Market Turmoil
Bathla Group, an Australian property developer, has hired administrators to restructure amid a housing market downturn, citing a 'perfect storm' of challenges.
Thames Water creditors seek board control as UK tightens supply-chain rules
Thames Water creditors plan board changes to avoid nationalisation; UK tightens supply-chain security and gains Ukraine battlefield data access.
Japan Plans $630M Support for Undersea Cable Ships Amid Rising Risks
Japan's internal affairs ministry will request $630M in fiscal 2027 to help acquire 3-5 undersea cable ships, addressing growing risks.
Mexico Resumes Live Cattle Exports to US After Two-Year Screwworm Ban
Mexico restarted live cattle exports to the US after a nearly two-year halt caused by a screwworm outbreak, with new inspection and tracing measures in place.