US removes safeguards from proposed Saudi nuclear deal, raising proliferation concerns

The United States is moving forward with a proposed civil nuclear agreement with Saudi Arabia that removes key non-proliferation safeguards, according to a document sent to Congress and reviewed by Reuters. The move allows Saudi Arabia greater control over uranium enrichment and spent fuel reprocessing, steps that could potentially lead to......

Uzbekistan pledges meaningful contribution to Gaza reconstruction efforts

Uzbekistan has announced its intention to play an active role in the reconstruction of the Gaza Strip, with President Shavkat Mirziyoyev stating that his country is ready to make a “meaningful contribution” to rebuilding key civilian infrastructure. Speaking at the inaugural meeting of the Board of Peace in Washington, Mirziyoyev......

Turkish journalist from Deutsche Welle detained over “false news” and “insulting the president”

A Turkish journalist working for Deutsche Welle has been detained in Ankara on charges of “spreading false information” and “insulting the president,” according to a statement from the Istanbul prosecutor’s office. The journalist, Alican Uludag, was taken into custody following the launch of an investigation......

Indonesia pledges 8,000 troops to Gaza peacekeeping mission

Indonesia has announced its readiness to contribute at least 8,000 troops to a proposed international peacekeeping force in Gaza, signaling one of the most significant military commitments by a Southeast Asian nation to Middle East stabilization efforts in recent years. Speaking at a meeting of the Board of Peace in Washington, Indonesian......

Pakistan and US sign pact to redevelop New York's Roosevelt Hotel

Pakistan has signed an agreement with the United States to jointly redevelop the iconic Roosevelt Hotel in midtown Manhattan, unlocking the potential of one of Pakistan’s most valuable overseas real estate investments. The pact follows approval from Pakistan’s cabinet and involves a memorandum of understanding signed by both governments......

US trade deficit hits $1.24 trillion in 2025 despite tariffs

The United States recorded a historic trade deficit of $1.241 trillion in 2025, marking a 2.1% increase compared with the previous year, according to data released by the US Department of Commerce. This record deficit occurred despite the implementation of tariffs aimed at rebalancing trade flows with key international partners. In December,......

German chancellor Merz deepens China ties and warns US on tariffs

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said he will pursue strategic partnerships with China during a visit next week, signaling a shift toward closer economic engagement with Beijing as trade tensions with Washington continue to simmer. Speaking to supporters at his Christian Democratic Union’s Ash Wednesday rally in Trier on February 18,......

King Frederik X visits Greenland amid renewed geopolitical attention

King Frederik X of Denmark arrived in Greenland this week in a visit widely interpreted as a message of unity and support for the semi-autonomous Arctic territory, at a time of heightened international focus on the region. The monarch landed in the capital, Nuuk, where he was welcomed by Greenland’s Prime Minister, Jens-Frederik Nielsen,......

US pushes to bar Ukraine from NATO summit in Ankara

The United States is urging NATO allies to exclude Ukraine and four Indo Pacific partner countries from formal sessions of the alliance’s July summit in Ankara, according to Politico, which cited four diplomats familiar with the discussions. Washington is pressing to prevent Ukraine, Australia, New Zealand, Japan and South Korea from......

Iranian rial plunges as capital flight hits record levels

Iran’s currency has tumbled to historic lows as capital flight accelerates and oil revenues decline under renewed US sanctions, deepening strains on an economy already grappling with high inflation and social pressure over potential bread price increases. The Iranian rial weakened to around 16.3 million rials per US dollar in free market......

Russian Urals crude discount widens to lowest since 2023

Russia’s flagship Urals crude is trading at its steepest discount to global benchmark Brent in nearly three years, underscoring mounting pressure on Moscow’s key export revenues as Western sanctions persist and Indian demand weakens. The discount on Urals expanded to $28 per barrel on a free on board basis at the Baltic ports......

European stocks slip as oil surges on US Iran tensions

European equities edged lower on Thursday after reaching record highs a day earlier, as investors weighed a sharp rise in oil prices against escalating tensions between the United States and Iran over Tehran’s nuclear program. The pan European Stoxx Europe 600 index fell 0.1 percent in early trading, hovering around 628 points after......

Russian supreme court upholds $1.2 quintillion fine against Google

Russia’s Supreme Court has upheld a lower court ruling ordering Google to pay 91.5 quintillion roubles, roughly $1.2 quintillion, in penalties for blocking Russian state media channels on YouTube. The decision, confirmed on February 18, rejected a cassation appeal filed by Google International LLC and cements one of the largest financial......

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