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Russia faces higher costs on sea-borne oil exports due to new US sanctions

Sweeping U.S. sanctions on Russia's oil industry will make it more expensive for Moscow to sell its oil and complicate sea-borne crude exports due to

Russia faces higher costs on sea-borne oil exports due to new US sanctions
Africa|Crime|Political

Ugandan opposition figure hit with extra charge carrying death penalty

Ugandan military prosecutors on Monday added a charge of "treachery" - which carries the death penalty - to the list of violations of military law they say were committed by a

Ugandan opposition figure hit with extra charge carrying death penalty
MidEast|Political|World

Lebanon's Salam wins backing of enough MPs to be named PM, political sources say

The head of the International Court of Justice, Nawaf Salam, secured the support of enough lawmakers to be designated Lebanon's next prime minister on Monday, political sources said

Lebanon's Salam wins backing of enough MPs to be named PM, political sources say
Opinion|Political|US

Jen Rubin exits Washington Post, joins Norm Eisen to launch new outlet countering ‘authoritarian threat’

Jen Rubin exits Washington Post, joins Norm Eisen to launch new outlet countering ‘authoritarian threat’

Jen Rubin exits Washington Post, joins Norm Eisen to launch new outlet countering ‘authoritarian threat’
Election|Political|Science|US

Mass deportations don’t keep out ‘bad genes’ − they use scientific racism to justify biased immigration policies

The US has a long history of misusing genetics and biology in immigration policy, the effects of which are still keenly felt today.

Mass deportations don’t keep out ‘bad genes’ − they use scientific racism to justify biased immigration policies
Economy|Environment|Political|US

One way Trump could help revive rural America’s economies

Many small towns rely on one major industry and can face long-term existential shocks if that industry fails. Biden’s attempt to reposition rural economies for the future missed a crucial factor.

One way Trump could help revive rural America’s economies
Africa|Asia|MidEast|Political|World

From Myanmar to Gaza, Ukraine to Sudan – 2024 was another grim year, according to our mass atrocity index

While overall atrocities declined last year, they came down from one of the worst years on record. Meanwhile, a number of areas actually got worse in 2024.

From Myanmar to Gaza, Ukraine to Sudan – 2024 was another grim year, according to our mass atrocity index
Americas|Election|Political|US|World

Trump’s canal canard obscures a truth: Panama just wants to run its shipping passage without interference from China or the US

Incoming US president has repeatedly stated that Beijing is ‘operating’ the crucial waterway – an untruth, but one that gets at Washington’s fears of Beijing’s influence in the region.

Trump’s canal canard obscures a truth: Panama just wants to run its shipping passage without interference from China or the US
MidEast|Political|US|World

Key moments involving Israeli hostages held by Hamas in Gaza

Mediators gave Israel and Hamas a final draft of a hostage release and Gaza ceasefire deal on Monday, an official briefed on the negotiations said, after a "breakthrough" in talks attended

Key moments involving Israeli hostages held by Hamas in Gaza
Business|Economy|Political

Is capitalism falling out of favor? We analyzed 400,000 news stories to find out

The death of capitalism has been greatly exaggerated.

Is capitalism falling out of favor? We analyzed 400,000 news stories to find out
Americas|Business|Economy|Political

Brazilian central bank official says risks to fiscal outlook remain

The Brazilian central bank's economic policy director said on Monday the country's fiscal outlook still requires attention, even though the 2024 primary budget

Brazilian central bank official says risks to fiscal outlook remain
MidEast|Political|World

Lebanon's Hezbollah delays meeting with president, indicating tensions over PM choice

The Iran-backed Hezbollah group postponed an appointment with President Joseph Aoun on Monday at which it was due to communicate its preference for the post of prime minister,

Lebanon's Hezbollah delays meeting with president, indicating tensions over PM choice
Business|Economy|Political|Technology|US

OpenAI urges US to prioritize AI funding, regulation to stay ahead of China

OpenAI on Monday laid out its vision for artificial intelligence development in the U.S., saying the country needs outside investment and supportive regulation to stay ahead of China in the

OpenAI urges US to prioritize AI funding, regulation to stay ahead of China
Environment|Political|Technology|US

Soon to be out of a job, Meta’s fact-checkers battle a blaze of wildfire conspiracy theories

Soon to be out of a job, Meta’s fact-checkers battle a blaze of wildfire conspiracy theories

Soon to be out of a job, Meta’s fact-checkers battle a blaze of wildfire conspiracy theories
Arts|Europe|Political

'Big Brother is watching you': Collector's coin marks George Orwell's death 75 years ago

A commemorative coin featuring the image of an eye and the inscription “Big Brother is watching you” is being released to pay tribute to “Nineteen Eighty-four” author George Orwell and mark his death 75 years ago

'Big Brother is watching you': Collector's coin marks George Orwell's death 75 years ago
Business|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Russia's Putin and Iran's Pezeshkian to sign strategic partnership pact on Jan. 17, Kremlin says

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian will hold talks in Russia on Jan. 17 after which they will sign a long-awaited comprehensive strategic

Russia's Putin and Iran's Pezeshkian to sign strategic partnership pact on Jan. 17, Kremlin says
Africa|Political|World

Celebrations in Sudan's Wad Madani as army takes over strategic city

Civilians and soldiers celebrated in Wad Madani, the capital of Sudan's El Gezira state, after it was recaptured by the Sudanese army from the

Celebrations in Sudan's Wad Madani as army takes over strategic city
Crime|Political|US

Hegseth's views on women in combat, infidelity and more — in his own words

Pete Hegseth will try to convince members of the Senate Armed Services Committee he should be the next secretary of defense

Hegseth's views on women in combat, infidelity and more — in his own words
Europe|Political|Technology

UK's Starmer says Britain will go its own way on AI regulation

Britain will go its own way on artificial intelligence regulation, Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Monday.

UK's Starmer says Britain will go its own way on AI regulation
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|US

Trump's likely first moves on US energy policy

President-elect Donald Trump has promised to maximize U.S. oil and natural gas production - already at record highs - in part by clearing away what he deems as unnecessary regulation and

Trump's likely first moves on US energy policy
Election|Political|US

Hegseth could lead troops who'd face getting fired for actions he's done in the past

Some current and former defense leaders and veterans are questioning whether Pete Hegseth would be able to enforce discipline in the ranks if the Senate confirms him as President-elect Donald Trump's defense secretary

Hegseth could lead troops who'd face getting fired for actions he's done in the past
Finance|MidEast|Political|World

Angry hostage families harangue Israeli hardliner Smotrich

Angry members of some of the families of Israeli hostages still held in Gaza harangued Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich on Monday over his opposition to a deal being negotiated

Angry hostage families harangue Israeli hardliner Smotrich
Economy|Europe|Political

Austrian far right and conservatives outline a budget deal

Austria's far-right Freedom Party and the conservative People's Party said on Monday that after three days of coalition talks they had reached a deal on bringing

Austrian far right and conservatives outline a budget deal
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Political

Berlin considers full Uniper exit, targets deal after summer, sources say

Berlin has sounded out potential buyers for Uniper in a deal that could see the government selling its entire

Berlin considers full Uniper exit, targets deal after summer, sources say
Economy|Finance|MidEast|Political|World

Israel 2025 budget deficit could breach target and hit 5% of GDP, official says

Israel's budget deficit could near 5% of gross domestic product in 2025, above the government's target but below last year's 6.9% and a level that could boost its

Israel 2025 budget deficit could breach target and hit 5% of GDP, official says
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Six EU nations call for temporary Syria sanctions relief

Six member states of the European Union have called for the bloc to temporarily suspend sanctions on Syria in areas such as transport, energy and banking, according to a paper seen by

Six EU nations call for temporary Syria sanctions relief
Business|Economy|Political|Technology|US

Biden's administration proposes new rules on exporting AI chips, provoking an industry pushback

The Biden administration is proposing a new framework for the exporting of the advanced computer chips used to develop artificial intelligence, an attempt to balance national security concerns about the technology with the economic interests of producers and other countries

Biden's administration proposes new rules on exporting AI chips, provoking an industry pushback
Europe|Political|World

Russian forces bypass a key stronghold in a bid to cut off its supplies, a Ukrainian officer says

A Ukrainian official says Russian forces are bypassing a key stronghold in eastern Ukraine that they have fought for months to capture and are focusing instead on cutting supply lines to it

Russian forces bypass a key stronghold in a bid to cut off its supplies, a Ukrainian officer says
Election|Political|US

Trump team is questioning civil servants at National Security Council about commitment to his agenda

Incoming senior Trump officials have begun questioning career civil servants serving on the White House National Security Council about who they voted for, their political contributions in the 2024 election and whether they've made social media posts that could be considered incriminating by the Trump team

Trump team is questioning civil servants at National Security Council about commitment to his agenda
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|Technology

AerCap CEO warns tariffs could delay Boeing cash recovery

AerCap, the world's largest aircraft leasing company, said on Monday that potential new trade tariffs floated by U.S.

AerCap CEO warns tariffs could delay Boeing cash recovery
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US

S&P500 wipes post-election gains as bonds haunt

A look at the day ahead in U.S. and global markets from Mike Dolan Wall Street's S&P 500 index has all but wiped out its post-election gains, weighed by bond markets fearful of an

S&P500 wipes post-election gains as bonds haunt
MidEast|Political|World

Middle East latest: Gaza ceasefire talks press on in Qatar

Officials say Israel and Hamas appear to be inching closer to a phased ceasefire agreement

Middle East latest: Gaza ceasefire talks press on in Qatar
Business|Economy|Finance|Health|Political|US

Healthcare dealmakers eye M&A resurgence in second Trump term

Healthcare dealmakers gathering in San Francisco for the industry's premier annual conference this week say they expect a resurgence of deals exceeding $10 billion

Healthcare dealmakers eye M&A resurgence in second Trump term
Europe|Political|World

EU allocates 148 million euros humanitarian aid for Ukraine and Moldova

The European Union announced on Monday a new humanitarian aid package of 140 million euros ($142.8 million) for Ukraine and a further 8 million euros worth of aid for Moldova.

EU allocates 148 million euros humanitarian aid for Ukraine and Moldova
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US

US oil refiners brace for a tough year as investor sentiment turns negative

Investors are souring on the U.S. oil refining sector, citing forecasts for softer fuel demand and worries that President-elect Donald Trump may slap tariffs on

US oil refiners brace for a tough year as investor sentiment turns negative
Economy|Finance|Political|US

Robust US economy may not need Trump's big reforms

U.S.

Robust US economy may not need Trump's big reforms
Business|Political|Science|Technology|US

How the new AI chip rule from the US will work

The U.S. government said on Monday it would issue a new regulation designed to control access to U.S.-designed artificial intelligence chips and technology by other

How the new AI chip rule from the US will work
Business|Economy|Political|Technology|US

US tightens its grip on AI chip flows across the globe

The U.S. government said on Monday it would further restrict artificial intelligence chip and technology exports, divvying up the world to keep advanced computing

US tightens its grip on AI chip flows across the globe
Election|Political|US

Trump's crowd-size obsession to be tested at inauguration after 2017 controversy

On the morning after Donald Trump's first inauguration in January 2017, acting National Park Service director Mike Reynolds was at home preparing breakfast when he

Trump's crowd-size obsession to be tested at inauguration after 2017 controversy
Business|Economy|Political|Technology|US

Biden unveils last round of AI chip curbs aimed at China, Russia

Biden unveils last round of AI chip curbs aimed at China, Russia

Biden unveils last round of AI chip curbs aimed at China, Russia
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|US|World

Russian rouble slips as oil price and forex action limit sanctions impact

The Russian rouble eased against the U.S. dollar and China's yuan on Monday as rising oil prices and increased forex sales by the state cushioned the impact of new U.S. sanctions

Russian rouble slips as oil price and forex action limit sanctions impact
Europe|MidEast|Political|US|World

Danish foreign minister says we are ready for talks on legitimate US security interests in Arctic

Denmark recognises that the United States has security interests in the Arctic and is ready to discuss these with the incoming administration of President-elect Donald Trump,

Danish foreign minister says we are ready for talks on legitimate US security interests in Arctic
MidEast|Political|World

What are the main obstacles to a ceasefire in Gaza and the release of hostages?

Israel and Hamas have been holding indirect talks for more than a year aimed at ending the war in Gaza and returning scores of militant-held hostages in exchange for Palestinians imprisoned by Israel

What are the main obstacles to a ceasefire in Gaza and the release of hostages?
MidEast|Political|World

US officials say Gaza ceasefire deal is in sight, the first sign of serious optimism in months

US officials say Gaza ceasefire deal is in sight, the first sign of serious optimism in months

US officials say Gaza ceasefire deal is in sight, the first sign of serious optimism in months
Asia|Crime|Political|World

Taiwan sees threefold surge in suspected Chinese espionage cases

Taiwan sees threefold surge in suspected Chinese espionage cases

Taiwan sees threefold surge in suspected Chinese espionage cases
Business|Political|Technology|US

Nvidia faces revenue threat from new U.S. AI chip export curbs, analysts say

Nvidia faces a significant revenue threat due to the latest U.S. export restrictions on artificial intelligence chips, designed to limit the global

Nvidia faces revenue threat from new U.S. AI chip export curbs, analysts say
Crime|Education|Political|US

At Princeton, Pete Hegseth's views on feminism, diversity drove tension

Laura Petrillo still remembers a 2002 day on the Princeton campus when she got into a heated argument with Pete Hegseth, President-

At Princeton, Pete Hegseth's views on feminism, diversity drove tension
Political|US

Pete Hegseth says US military bases should restore names of Confederate generals

Pete Hegseth says US military bases should restore names of Confederate generals

Pete Hegseth says US military bases should restore names of Confederate generals
MidEast|Political|World

Israel has not received draft proposal for ceasefire deal, Israeli official says

Israel has not received a draft proposal for a deal to halt the fighting in Gaza and return its hostages, an Israeli official said on Monday.

Israel has not received draft proposal for ceasefire deal, Israeli official says
Economy|MidEast|Political|World

Lebanon's Nawaf Salam to be designated PM, angering Hezbollah

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun summoned Nawaf Salam, the head of the International Court of Justice, to designate him prime minister after most

Lebanon's Nawaf Salam to be designated PM, angering Hezbollah
Europe|Political|Technology|World

Sweden to test new drone swarm technology, defence minister says

NATO's newest member Sweden will test new drone swarm technology developed by defence equipment group Saab and the Nordic country's armed forces, Defence Minister Pal Jonson said

Sweden to test new drone swarm technology, defence minister says
MidEast|Political|US|World

Final draft of Gaza truce deal presented to sides after 'breakthrough', official says

Mediators gave Israel and Hamas a final draft of a deal on Monday to end the war in Gaza, an official briefed on the negotiations said,

Final draft of Gaza truce deal presented to sides after 'breakthrough', official says
Economy|Education|Europe|Political

Nationwide strike in Belgium hits air and train traffic

A nationwide strike in protest against possible pension reforms crippled air and rail traffic in Belgium on Monday and many schools remained shut.

Nationwide strike in Belgium hits air and train traffic
Business|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Moscow says Ukraine tried to attack TurkStream pipeline infrastructure in Russia

Russia said on Monday it had downed nine Ukrainian drones that tried to attack part of the infrastructure of the TurkStream gas pipeline, through which Russian gas flows to Turkey

Moscow says Ukraine tried to attack TurkStream pipeline infrastructure in Russia
MidEast|Political|US|World

Significant progress made in talks over Israel-Hamas ceasefire and hostage release, officials say

Officials say U.S. and Arab mediators made significant progress overnight toward brokering a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war and the release of scores of hostages held in the Gaza Strip, but a deal has not been reached yet

Significant progress made in talks over Israel-Hamas ceasefire and hostage release, officials say
Asia|Crime|Political|World

Dramatic showdown looms in South Korea as Yoon faces impeachment trial and possible arrest

Dramatic showdown looms in South Korea as Yoon faces impeachment trial and possible arrest

Dramatic showdown looms in South Korea as Yoon faces impeachment trial and possible arrest
Africa|Crime|Political|World

Tanzanian activist released after being 'kidnapped' in Kenya's capital

A prominent Tanzanian activist has been released after being "kidnapped" on Sunday by three armed men on the streets of Kenya's capital Nairobi, her husband said, accusing

Tanzanian activist released after being 'kidnapped' in Kenya's capital
Europe|MidEast|Political|US|World

Trump call with Putin expected soon, Trump adviser says

U.S.

Trump call with Putin expected soon, Trump adviser says
Africa|Crime|Health|Political|World

Congo says several towns recaptured from rebels but fighting intensifies in its east

The Congolese army says several towns that fell to armed groups in the eastern North Kivu and South Kivu provinces have been recaptured by government forces

Congo says several towns recaptured from rebels but fighting intensifies in its east
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|US|World

Greenland's rich but largely untapped mineral resources

U.S.

Greenland's rich but largely untapped mineral resources
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World

China-Russia 2024 trade value hits record high - Chinese customs

The value of China's imports and exports with Russia reached 1.74 trillion yuan ($237 billion) in 2024, a record high, Chinese customs data showed on Monday, as the two countries'

China-Russia 2024 trade value hits record high - Chinese customs
MidEast|Political|Technology|World

Iranian army takes delivery of 1,000 new drones

A thousand new drones were delivered to Iran's army on Monday, the semi-official Tasnim news agency reported, as the country braces for more friction with arch-enemy Israel and the

Iranian army takes delivery of 1,000 new drones
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|US

US probe finds China unfairly dominates shipbuilding, paving way for penalties, sources say

U.S.

US probe finds China unfairly dominates shipbuilding, paving way for penalties, sources say
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US

Stock market today: Drops for Nvidia and other Big Tech stocks weigh on Wall Street

Drops for Nvidia and other tech stocks are pulling Wall Street lower

Stock market today: Drops for Nvidia and other Big Tech stocks weigh on Wall Street
Business|Economy|Political|US

Austin recommends $50 billion boost above US 2026 defense spending projections, Bloomberg News reports

Outgoing U.S.

Austin recommends $50 billion boost above US 2026 defense spending projections, Bloomberg News reports
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US

Forget the soft landing, just keep flying

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Wayne Cole. Why bother engineering a soft landing, when you can just keep flying?

Forget the soft landing, just keep flying
Asia|Europe|Political|World

Seoul's spy agency says North Korean soldiers captured in Ukraine haven't shown desire to defect

South Korea’s spy agency has told lawmakers that two North Korean soldiers captured by Ukrainian forces while fighting alongside Russian forces in Russia’s Kursk border region haven’t expressed a desire to seek asylum in South Korea

Seoul's spy agency says North Korean soldiers captured in Ukraine haven't shown desire to defect
Americas|Asia|Political|World

China aims to deepen Caribbean ties, Grenada affirms one-China principle

China is ready to deepen its comprehensive cooperative partnership with Caribbean nations, President Xi Jinping said on Monday during a meeting in Beijing with Prime Minister Dickon

China aims to deepen Caribbean ties, Grenada affirms one-China principle
Asia|Political|World

Chinese military delegation to visit Japan in mid-January

Representatives from China's military will visit Japan in mid-January as agreed by both countries, to enhance mutual "understanding and trust", the Chinese defence ministry said on

Chinese military delegation to visit Japan in mid-January
Asia|Economy|Finance|Political

India may record FY25 fiscal deficit at 4.7%-4.8% of GDP, Mint reports

India may record a fiscal deficit for the current fiscal year at 4.7%-4.8% of gross domestic product (GDP), lower than the government's estimate of 4.9%, primarily driven by lower

India may record FY25 fiscal deficit at 4.7%-4.8% of GDP, Mint reports
Election|MidEast|Political|US|World

Biden says he was the steady hand the world needed after Trump, who's ready to shake things up again

As President Joe Biden prepares to leave office next week, he remains insistent that his one-term presidency has made strides in restoring American credibility on the world stage and has proved that the U.S. remains an indispensable partner around the globe

Biden says he was the steady hand the world needed after Trump, who's ready to shake things up again
Economy|Education|Environment|Political|US

Arizona's Democratic governor faces uphill battle as Republicans keep tight grip on legislature

Arizona Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs knows she is outnumbered this legislative session as Republicans expanded their statehouse majorities in the last election

Arizona's Democratic governor faces uphill battle as Republicans keep tight grip on legislature
Economy|Political|US

West Virginia's conservative shift could sharpen under its new governor

Former West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice signed a number of socially conservative laws during his two terms in office

West Virginia's conservative shift could sharpen under its new governor
Crime|Political|US

A tough-on-crime approach is back in US state capitols

Among his first actions in office, new Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe issued a volley of orders targeting crime

A tough-on-crime approach is back in US state capitols