Trump orders naval blockade targeting Venezuelan oil
US President Donald Trump has ordered a blockade of all sanctioned oil tankers entering and leaving Venezuela.
Tracking rogue tankers carrying sanctioned oil near Singapore
Singapore has reported a rise in rogue tankers carrying sanctioned cargo through its shipping lanes.
Thailand demands unilateral ceasefire announcement from Cambodia
Thailand demands unilateral ceasefire announcement from Cambodia Bangkok says Phnom Penh must be first to declare a ceasefire and cooperate ‘sincerely’ on demining the border. Cambodians evacuate after Thai air…
Natural disasters hit global economy for $220bn in 2025: Swiss Re
Natural disasters hit global economy for $220bn in 2025: Swiss Re LA wildfires caused $40bn in insured losses, making it the costliest ever disaster of its kind. The wildfire that…
Why are French farmers objecting to EU-Mercosur trade deal?
EXPLAINER Why are French farmers objecting to EU-Mercosur trade deal? France wants stronger safeguards for farmers and is urging the EU to delay a vote on Mercosur, threatening imports. French…
Australia mourns as details of Bondi shooting victims emerge
Tributes are pouring in for the 15 people killed in a shooting at Sydney’s Bondi Beach.
Venezuelan opposition leader Machado injured on covert Nobel Prize trip
Venezuelan opposition leader Machado injured on covert Nobel Prize trip President Maduro’s rival was hurt as she sped on a boat through choppy waters in secret escape from hiding to…
The real reason Israel wants to open the Rafah crossing
The real reason Israel wants to open the Rafah crossing The Israeli government does not want to help Palestinians in need evacuate; it wants to expel us. By Ahmad Abushawish…
“Extremely unlikely” Russia and Ukraine will reach ceasefire
“We’re going to remain in the context of ongoing war.”
‘Ready to murder?’ How criminal networks in Sweden recruit children to kill
It is the summer of 2024, and a 13-year-old boy has just been added to a private Signal group by a recruiter with a menacing username. A message soon appears…