Exclusive analysis reveals how India has capitalised on Western sanctions against Russia, saving billions on energy imports while becoming a key supplier of refined fuels to Europe, in a dramatic reshaping of global oil markets.
A major diplomatic rift has erupted between South Korea and Georgia after a Hyundai supplier was accused of using child labour. Seoul has summoned the US ambassador in a dramatic escalation.
Holidaymakers in the Canary Islands are being warned they risk severe financial penalties and being barred from returning if they attempt to dodge on-the-spot fines for flouting local laws.
The Biden administration imposes severe sanctions on six major Palestinian human rights and civil society organisations, accusing them of 'supporting terrorism'. The move draws fierce condemnation from the UN, EU, and leading human rights groups.
An in-depth analysis of China's recent diplomatic statement on the Putin-Kim alliance. We dissect Beijing's intentions: a genuine call for peace or a calculated move in a new era of great power rivalry?
In a landmark move, the UK and US have jointly seized multi-million-pound assets from key Russian oligarchs, targeting a multi-billion-dollar financial network in a significant escalation of sanctions over the Ukraine war.
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte confronts Chinese officials in Beijing, demanding an immediate halt to military support for Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Exclusive details on the tense diplomatic exchange.
Vladimir Putin's landmark visit to North Korea results in a historic strategic partnership treaty, signalling a major shift in global alliances and raising alarms in Western capitals.
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un makes a significant visit to Beijing for talks with President Xi Jinping, signalling a potential strategic realignment and a unified stance against Western sanctions.
Exclusive investigation reveals British companies are still legally importing billions of pounds worth of Russian liquified natural gas, indirectly funding Putin's war in Ukraine.
The leaders of Russia, China, and India met in a landmark trilateral summit, sending a powerful message of economic defiance to the West and warning against the return of Trump-era protectionism.
Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro has issued a chilling threat of retaliation against former US President Donald Trump, vowing 'asymmetrical warfare' during a fiery address at the United Nations General Assembly in New York.
An 18-year-old American teenager defies global travel warnings to embark on a remarkable solo adventure across Afghanistan, capturing extraordinary encounters and challenging perceptions.
Chinese President Xi Jinping's first visit to Moscow since the Ukraine invasion is a stark geopolitical challenge to the West, strengthening the anti-Western alliance and sidelining the US.
Exclusive: Parents and free speech advocates condemn Columbia University for severe disciplinary actions against students involved in pro-Palestinian protests, alleging a failure of due process and a chilling effect on campus activism.
Belgian Prime Minister Alexander De Croo issues a stark ultimatum, warning of potential sanctions and trade measures against Israel if it fails to comply with the International Court of Justice's ruling on Gaza, marking a significant escalation in EU-Isra
The UK government imposes a fresh wave of sanctions on Iran's Prosecutor General, Mohammad Jafar Montazeri, for his central role in the regime's brutal crackdown on protestors. This decisive move targets the regime's 'sham trials' and death sentences.
Chinese leader Xi Jinping hosts Vladimir Putin in Beijing for a high-stakes summit, reinforcing their 'no-limits' partnership as both face escalating tensions with the West.
Iran has initiated the controversial 'snapback' mechanism in the 2015 nuclear deal, a move that could see all UN sanctions on the country reinstated and further escalate tensions with the US and Israel.
A massive DWP shake-up has seen benefits stopped for hundreds of thousands. Here's what's happening and how to avoid your payments being cut off.
Exclusive: Iranians face a deepening economic crisis as the UN Security Council considers reimposing crippling sanctions, with citizens fearing a return to the harsh austerity of the past.
Vladimir Putin meets Xi Jinping in a high-stakes visit to China, signalling a deepening 'no-limits' partnership aimed at countering Western influence and reshaping the global order amidst the ongoing war in Ukraine.
Chinese leader Xi Jinping and Russia's Vladimir Putin have vowed to deepen strategic cooperation during a high-stakes summit in Beijing, presenting a united front against the West and boosting Eurasian security ties.
European leaders, including UK Foreign Secretary David Cameron, are calling for a major escalation of sanctions against Russia following a devastating missile strike on a children's hospital in Kyiv. The attack, which killed dozens, has been condemned as
A US federal court has halted a controversial deal between Donald Trump's company and Venezuela's state-owned oil giant, PDVSA, dealing a significant legal and political blow to the former president.
Deputy PM Angela Rayner unveils a major crackdown on English local authorities that obstruct housing development, threatening financial penalties and potential government intervention to tackle the housing crisis.
Donald Trump's campaign spokeswoman, Karoline Leavitt, has sparked international outrage by lauding Venezuelan autocrat Nicolás Maduro's leadership as 'strong' and criticising US sanctions against his regime during a Chatham House event.
Exclusive report reveals Vladimir Putin's alleged family with former gymnast Alina Kabaeva and their children are living under special guarded arrangements, shielded from Western sanctions.
Australia takes decisive action, expelling Iran's top diplomat amid rising tensions. Deputy PM Marles navigates a packed parliamentary agenda in a week of significant political manoeuvring.
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