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Moscow piles pressure on US over oil sanctions
5+ hour, 8+ min ago (418+ words) Russia is one of the world's largest'oil'producers and exporters Moscow said on Friday that the global energy market "cannot remain stable" without its oil, piling pressure on Washington to lift more sanctions as the Middle East war strangles supplies. The…...
China says vice premier to leave Saturday for US economic talks in France
4+ hour, 3+ min ago (266+ words) China's Vice-Premier He Lifeng at the World Economic Forum meeting in Davos in January. He travels to France on Saturday to meet with his US counterpart Scott Bessent China's top economic official will leave on Saturday for talks with his…...
Washington state legislature passes unanimous supplemental capital budget
6+ hour, 12+ min ago (348+ words) State of Washington capitol building, Olympia. OLYMPIA, Wash. " The Legislature unanimously passed the 2025-27 supplemental capital budget, totaling $889 million, following a bipartisan agreement on Thursday night. The Senate approved the budget 49-0 after the House's 96-0 vote. "This capital budget passed by the…...
Trump says Iran shouldn't come to World Cup for 'own life and safety"
18+ hour, 52+ min ago (363+ words) FIFA chief Gianni Infantino said he and US President Donald Trump had discussed the Iranian team's participation at the upcoming World Cup US President Donald Trump warned Iran's football team Thursday their "life and safety" would be at risk if…...
With new ships, Canada aims to be 'icebreaking superpower"
8+ hour, 47+ min ago (684+ words) Polar Icebreaker under construction at Seaspan Shipyards in Vancouver A brochure featuring the new Polar Icebreaker US President Donald Trump Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney At a massive shipyard in North Vancouver, Canadian workers grind metal beams for a powerful…...
Venezuela leader's first foreign trip abruptly canceled
11+ hour, 17+ min ago (532+ words) This combination of pictures created shows Venezuela's interim president, Delcy Rodriguez and Colombian President Gustavo Petro The first foreign visit of Venezuela's US-backed interim leader since taking power was abruptly canceled on Thursday, just hours before she was due to…...
Saudi forces down drones after Iran vows to target oil resources
10+ hour, 18+ min ago (958+ words) Hundreds of people have been killed in Israeli strikes in Lebanon The strikes have caused damage in Iran, including the capital Tehran Iran has warned it will target ships attempting to pass through the Strait of Hormuz The conflict has…...
China's leaders project stability despite Middle East war
1+ day, 39+ min ago (646+ words) Chinese President Xi Jinping applauds during the closing session of the National People's Congress (NPC) at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on March 12, 2026 China's leaders wrapped up nine days of annual legislative meetings in Beijing on Thursday,…...
Iran says will make US regret war as oil prices soar
11+ hour, 16+ min ago (907+ words) Hundreds of people have been killed in Israeli strikes in Lebanon The strikes have caused damage in Iran, including the capital Tehran Iran has warned it will target ships attempting to pass through the Strait of Hormuz The conflict has…...
Top US, China economy officials to meet for talks in Paris
14+ hour, 10+ min ago (522+ words) Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's talks with Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng are expected to set the stage for President Donald Trump's visit to China Top economic officials from the United States and China are set to convene in Paris, the…...