Brazil expands fuel relief as oil prices stay elevated
Brazil announces fresh fuel-relief measures including diesel subsidies and tax cuts as Brent crude remains near $100 a barrel.
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Trump Predicts Iran War End and Oil Price Drop After US Elections
Trump says Iran war will end and oil prices will tumble immediately after the US election, as Brent crude tops $100.
Rubio Calls Ecuador 'Most Aggressive Partner' in US Anti-Drug Push
Rubio lauds Ecuador as key ally in counterdrug efforts, announces new funding and terror designations.
Missouri's Redistricting Turmoil Leaves Voters in Limbo Ahead of November
Missouri faces unprecedented election chaos after courts clash over congressional districts, leaving voters uncertain which map will govern November's ballot.
Democrats counter-program Trump's Dallas convention, target economic record
Democrats are in Dallas to counter the Republican midterm convention, arguing Trump's record on the economy and accountability fails voters.
Trump Open to Pardoning Ex-Fixer Michael Cohen After Recantation
Trump says he may pardon Michael Cohen, whose recanted testimony was key to his 2024 conviction.
Ukraine Claims First Drone Strikes on Arctic Gas Processing Plants
Ukraine's special forces say drones hit two gas condensate plants in Russia's Arctic Yamal-Nenets region, marking the deepest reported strike inside Russia.
Trump Predicts Iran Conflict Will End After US Midterms
President Trump forecasts the Iran war will conclude right after the US midterm elections, citing Tehran's inability to sustain pressure.
Spain's Spy Agency Issued Multiple Warnings Before Ceuta Migrant Surge
Declassified files show Spain's intelligence agency warned of a planned mass crossing before the Ceuta crisis, but the government insists the scale was not anticipated.
US Secures UN Vote Censuring Iran, Sends Nuclear File to Security Council
The US won a UN vote to censure Iran and refer its nuclear file to the Security Council, deepening divisions with China and Russia.
Houthi Missile and Drone Attacks Hit Southern Saudi Cities for Second Day
Houthi forces struck three southern Saudi cities with missiles and drones for a second consecutive day, prompting a coalition pledge to respond.
Ugandan Broadcaster Named Heir to Tooro Throne After Boy King's Death
A Ugandan journalist has been chosen as the next king of the Tooro Kingdom, following the death of the monarch once known as the 'boy king'.
Flávio Bolsonaro Campaigns at Site of Father's 2018 Stabbing
Brazilian candidate Flávio Bolsonaro rallies in Juiz de Fora, where his father was stabbed in 2018, amid Supreme Court tensions.
China Rejects US Allegations on AI Distillation as Groundless
China's commerce ministry calls US accusations of industrial-scale AI distillation groundless, vowing countermeasures.
US Attorney Pirro deflects questions on dropped Lincoln Memorial pool case
US Attorney Jeanine Pirro refused to answer questions about dropping charges against David Hearn over Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool damage.
Merz pushes for major cuts to EU's proposed €2 trillion budget
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz calls for hundreds of billions in cuts to the EU's proposed 2028-2034 budget, citing affordability concerns.
Pakistan relays Saudi warning to Iran as Houthi strikes escalate
Pakistan has warned Iran to rein in Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia, as Riyadh and its partners coordinate a defensive response.
Zelenskiy's aircraft nearly struck by drone en route to Norway, PM says
Norwegian PM says a drone nearly hit Zelenskiy's plane during takeoff from Moldova on Tuesday.
Protests greet Israel's first embassy in Slovenia as FM visits Ljubljana
Pro-Palestinian protesters rallied in Ljubljana as Israel opened its first embassy in Slovenia, with the Israeli FM calling it a historic day.
Putin hails 'productive' talks with Vietnam, announces energy cooperation
Putin and To Lam held talks in Moscow, signing agreements and discussing energy cooperation, including gas development and fuel reserves.