International
Wednesday 19 August 2026 - 08:15
Tensions between Russia and Japan have reached a new diplomatic episode amid a territorial dispute over the Kuril Islands. Moscow summoned Japanese ambassador Akira Muto following Vladimir Putin's visit to the contested archipelago, reviving a historical grievance that continues to weigh on relations......
Oil prices rose sharply following reports that Israel might be preparing to target Iranian nuclear facilities, sparking renewed geopolitical concerns. Crude benchmarks climbed over 1% after CNN cited US intelligence indicating Israel's intentions, heightening fears of broader conflict in the already......
