Trump U-turn: Is Venezuelan oil really available to Cuba again?
The US says it will licence entities to sell the oil to Cuba except those linked to the Cuban government and military.
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What is Greater Israel, and how popular is it among Israelis?
Recent US and Israeli comments on 'Greater Israel' trigger regional concerns over sovereignty and territorial expansion.
Iran, US set to hold talks as Trump threatens force, imposes sanctions
Iran's top diplomat arrives in Geneva as US announces new sanctions on vessels linked to Tehran's oil trade.
Brazil’s Supreme Court imposes steep sentences for Marielle Franco murder
The shooting of Franco, an activist, raised questions about political violence and corruption in Brazil's government.
Death toll in Brazilian floods rises to 46 as rescuers continue search
Emergency workers continue to search for missing residents of towns reeling from recent floods.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,463
These are the key developments from day 1,463 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
US judge rules Trump policy of ‘third country’ deportations unlawful
US judge says that rapid deportation of migrants to countries other than their own violates due process.
Questions for Marcos Jr 40 years after Philippines ‘People Power’ revolt
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr urged to dismantle system of political dynasties said to breed culture of corruption.
Will Mexico’s Jalisco cartel’s violent biz model survive El Mencho’s death?
El Mencho consolidated Mexico’s most powerful criminal organisations in part due to a unique franchise-based structure.
Zelenskyy speaks with Trump about peace efforts, eyes leaders-level talks
Conversation precedes meeting between US and Ukrainian envoys in Geneva on Thursday.
Mexico prepares for 40-hour workweek by 2030 in major labour overhaul
Mexico's ruling Morena party hailed the bill's successful passage after years of back-and-forth with business owners.
Poland charges ex-intel chiefs for using Israel’s Pegasus spyware
Former officials face up to three years in prison if convicted for failing in their duties.
Ukraine alleges Russia enlists more than 1,700 Africans to fight
Ghana's foreign minister says many of the Africans are victims of deception, lured by the promise of jobs.
India’s Modi tells Israel’s Knesset: ‘No cause justifies killing civilians’
Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed the 'vital' partnership between Israel and India during his visit.
Influential economist Larry Summers to depart Harvard over Epstein ties
Former Harvard President Summers quits after disclosures about his correspondence with Jeffrey Epstein.
Cuban border agents fire upon Florida-tagged speedboat, killing four
The Cuban Interior Ministry has said in a statement that it reserves the right to 'protect its territorial waters'.
Russia considers fuel support for Cuba as Canada pledges food aid
A US-imposed fuel embargo has threatened to spark a humanitarian crisis in Cuba, whose energy grid relies on fossil fuel
What El Mencho’s death means for Mexico’s cartels
Mexico kills cartel leader El Mencho. Violence erupts nationwide. What changes now?
BBC orders quick investigation into BAFTA broadcast slur
British broadcaster has apologised for failing to edit out a racial slur shouted by a guest with Tourette syndrome.
US consular services in illegal Israeli settlement in West Bank condemned
US move to provide consular services in Efrat settlement slammed as breach of international law.