Oil surges to $80 a barrel as global energy crunch continues
Futures in New York rose as much as 2.3 percent on Friday and are poised for a seventh straight weekly gain.
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Iran says Saudi talks on ‘right track’ but more dialogue needed
Discussions to restore bilateral ties between the regional rivals will take more time, Iran's foreign minister says.
Turkish court extends detention of philanthropist Osman Kavala
Kavala's charges related to Gezi Park protests, 2016 coup attempt could jeopardise Turkey's Council of Europe standing.
The Shining Path controversies that spurred Peru’s gov’t shake-up
Peru's President Pedro Castillo changed his cabinet amid accusations some ministers sympathised with Maoist rebel group.
Kenya rejects UN jurisdiction ahead of Somalia border ruling
The neighbours have been feuding over a stretch of the Indian Ocean that is believed to hold oil and gas deposits.
Libya ready for polls despite disputes over laws: Elections chief
Imed al-Sayeh, head of country's High National Election Commission, says Libya is '80 or 90 percent ready' for votes.
Cuba calls National Defence Day on date of planned protests
Organisers say the government is militarising the country for the upcoming civil liberties demonstrations.
Jet set: Tata wins bid for debt-hit Air India in $2.4bn deal
The sale is a win for PM Narendra Modi, who has embarked on a bold privatisation plan to plug a widening budget deficit.
Sierra Leone formally abolishes ‘inhumane’ death penalty
The West African nation is the 23rd country on the continent and the 110th worldwide to end capital punishment.
Nobel Peace Prize: Kremlin lauds ‘brave’ journalist Muratov
Novaya Gazeta chief dedicates award to journalists slain in Russia during Moscow's crackdown on critical reporting.
Colombia’s avocado boom shows the hidden costs of ‘green gold’
As avocados replace coffee crops in many parts of Colombia, scientists warn there are consequences for wildlife.
US, Mexico to discuss overhaul of drug cartel strategy
Officials set to hash out new agreement aimed at root causes of violence during US Secretary of State Mexico visit.
Finland joins other Nordic nations in curbing Moderna shots
Men under 30 will not be given the Moderna vaccine due to the increased risk of heart inflammation, a rare side effect.
Congratulations pour in for Nobel Peace Prize winners
Journalists Maria Ressa, Dmitry Muratov receive congratulations from around the globe on winning the Nobel Peace Prize.
Afghanistan: Dozens killed in suicide bombing at Kunduz mosque
The blast at Shia mosque in Kunduz during Friday prayers kills dozens in the worst attack since Taliban takeover.
Czech voters decide on PM Babis’s future in two-day election
Opinion polls indicate Babis' ANO movement will top the vote, but may not win big enough to form a new government.
Sri Lanka allows sharp rise in food prices to ease shortages
Cabinet decides to deregulate prices for milk powder, wheat flour, sugar and LPG hoping to increase supplies.
As Nepal runs dry, communities tap water harvesting
As drought and heavy use deplete Nepal's groundwater, harvesting rain provides one town clean water through the year.
Maria Ressa and Dmitry Muratov win 2021 Nobel Peace Prize
Journalists from the Philippines and Russia hailed 'for their efforts to safeguard freedom of expression'.
Japan’s new PM promises to do his utmost to end COVID-19 crisis
Fumio Kishida also pledges to turn around economy while protecting the country's territory in his first policy speech.