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Trump’s Diesel Deal Has No Winners
Trump’s diesel deal won’t lower prices, help Ukraine, or boost Moscow’s war budget.
Foreign Policy · 2m
Treasury Targets 10 Iran-Linked Entities
U.S. Treasury adds 10 Iran-connected banks and individuals to sanctions list.
TokenPost · 1m
US extends Lukoil sanctions waiver until 2027
US grants Lukoil oil operations extension through April 2027.
euronews · 1m
Argentina's Bill Stalls in Congress
Argentina's bill to toughen sanctions over Sea Lion oil project fails in Congress.
MercoPress · 1m
Zelensky Calls for EU Unity and More Aid
Zelensky demands EU unity, increased military funding, and stronger sanctions on Russia before critical summit.
EUobserver · 1m
Trump's Russian Diesel Deal Sparks Ukraine Concerns
Trump's deal to import Russian diesel risks Ukraine's security and fuel prices.
Dw · 1m
Senators demand Trump rescind Russian diesel deal
A bipartisan group of lawmakers says Trump's agreement with Putin to supply diesel betrays Ukraine and violates sanctions Congress passed this summer.
NPR · 1m
Trump's Russian diesel deal sparks legal showdown
President Trump's plan to import Russian diesel faces fierce pushback from lawmakers who say it violates a 2022 law banning such imports.
TIME · 3m
France seizes Russian oil tanker in Indian Ocean
French navy boards the DF Peak, a Benin-flagged vessel on the EU sanctions list, in a major operation against Russia's shadow fleet hundreds of kilometres south of Réunion Island.
RFI · 2m
EU doubts Trump's energy ceasefire as Russia keeps striking
The European Union welcomes a proposed halt to attacks on Ukrainian power plants, but Russia continues strikes as winter approaches and the US eases sanctions.
RFI · 2m
Venezuela Inflation Hits 467% This Year
IMF forecasts Venezuela's inflation at 467.9% for 2026, highest in Latin America.
The Rio Times · 1m
Ukraine Allies in Poland After Starlink Fire
German and Polish leaders warn of Russian threats as Starlink sabotage and Trump's diesel deal spark tensions.
Dw · 1m
Manchester City and PSG Sanctions Divide
Gulf-owned clubs show contrasting responses to Uefa sanctions after 2014 financial breaches.
the Guardian · 1m
Iran believes it can outlast America
Tehran thinks it has won great-power status by surviving U.S. bombardment and rallying its people, and plans to keep fighting until Washington accepts defeat.
Foreign Affairs · 4m
Russia Claims EU Bought $320 Billion in Hydrocarbons Since 2022
Russia says EU purchased $320.7 billion in hydrocarbons since 2022 despite sanctions.
France24 · 1m
Trump lashes out at EU over $250 billion energy deal with Russia
Trump accuses EU of paying Russia $250 billion for energy, vows 'America first' after diesel deal with Putin.
Dailymail · 2m
China Sanctions Paraguay and Belize Ministers
China sanctions Paraguay and Belize officials for Taiwan diplomatic ties.
The Japan Times · 1m
UK Accuses Iran of Plot at RAF Fairford
UK says Iran likely behind security alert at RAF Fairford airbase.
Dw · 1m
Trump Defends Russian Diesel Deal
Trump says easing Russian diesel sanctions benefits Americans despite criticism.
TokenPost · 1m
Germany Calls EU Sanctions Unprecedented Blow to Russia
Germany labels new EU sanctions an unprecedented blow to Russia's war efforts in Ukraine.
Dw · 1m
Zelenskyy vows retaliation as Trump feud over Ukraine deepens
Ukrainian president promises to hit back if Russian power grid strikes continue, as European leaders back Kyiv against Trump's sanctions lift.
the Guardian · 1m
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China sanctions Paraguay and Belize ministers over Taiwan
China punishes two countries' foreign affairs officials for maintaining diplomatic ties with Taiwan, calling them pawns of separatism.
Daily Maverick · 1m
Europe rejects Trump's Russian diesel plan
Donald Trump's proposal to import Russian fuel and broker an energy ceasefire draws sharp criticism from EU leaders and Ukraine, who say it undermines sanctions and aids Moscow.
POLITICO · 1m
China Sanctions Paraguay Belize Ministers
China sanctions Paraguay and Belize ministers for Taiwan ties.
Nikkei Asia · 1m
Trump Sanctions ICC as Nobel Prize Honors South African Jurist
Trump imposes new sanctions on International Criminal Court as South Africa's Navi Pillay wins Nobel Peace Prize.
Allafrica · 1m
Trump's Russian diesel deal draws fire from both parties
Donald Trump announces plans to import Russian diesel as fuel prices surge, but lawmakers say the deal violates US law and funds Putin's war.
BBC News · 1m
China sanctions Paraguay and Belize ministers over Taiwan
China has imposed sanctions on government officials from Paraguay and Belize for their ties to Taiwan, citing threats to its sovereignty.
Al Jazeera · 1m
Trump's oil deal reshapes Ukraine diplomacy
Donald Trump announces an energy ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia, but loosens sanctions on Moscow first, drawing criticism from Volodymyr Selenskyj.
POLITICO · 1m
Falklands sovereignty debate
Argentina's president hardens claim over Falklands as sanctions target 45 firms.
MercoPress · 1m
UK to broker peace after Trump-Zelensky diesel row
Britain will try to rebuild relations between Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky after the US President announced a deal to buy Russian diesel, angering Ukraine.
The Independent · 1m
U.S. Threatens to End ICC, Takaichi in Bind
U.S. threatens to end ICC, putting Japan's prime minister in a tough spot.
The Japan Times · 1m
Trump cuts Putin deal as midterms loom
President Trump imports Russian diesel to lower fuel prices, prompting backlash from Republicans and Democrats alike with 23 days until the vote.
CBS News · 3m
Trump claims Ukraine and Russia agree energy ceasefire
The US president says the two countries have agreed to stop attacking each other's energy infrastructure, but Zelensky says he was not told in advance.
BBC News · 1m
Trump announces Ukraine ceasefire Zelenskyy says he wasn't consulted
Donald Trump claims Russia and Ukraine have agreed to stop attacking energy infrastructure, but Volodymyr Zelenskyy says the deal is news to him and demands reciprocal action from Moscow.
the Guardian · 2m
Europe rallies behind Zelenskyy after Trump's rebuke
The UK, Germany and Poland reaffirm support for Ukraine's president after Donald Trump said the country needs new leadership.
POLITICO · 1m
Trump announces fuel deal with Russia
Trump announces a fuel deal with Russia, raising questions about what it means for US sanctions policy.
NPR · 1m
South African judge Pillay wins Nobel Peace Prize
Navi Pillay, a former U.N. human rights chief, wins the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize for her work on international law. Hours later, the Trump Administration sanctions the International Criminal Court.
TIME · 2m
Trump says Ukraine needs new president over diesel deal
Donald Trump calls for Volodymyr Zelensky's replacement after the Ukrainian leader condemns a US agreement to release Russian diesel.
BBC News · 1m
Zelenskyy accuses Trump of funding Russia via diesel deal
Ukraine's president says a Trump-Putin agreement to buy Russian fuel will finance Moscow's war, hours before deadly strikes kill 20 civilians.
the Guardian · 2m
Trump administration imposes sweeping ICC sanctions
The US has imposed sweeping new sanctions on the International Criminal Court, seeking to cripple its operations after it issued arrest warrants for Israeli officials.
Al Jazeera · 1m
Russia strikes Ukraine after US lifts diesel sanctions
Zelenskyy says Russian attacks killing 17 people are Moscow's response to Trump's decision to suspend sanctions on Russian diesel exports.
POLITICO · 1m
U.S. imposes sweeping sanctions on International Criminal Court
The United States has announced sweeping sanctions against the International Criminal Court.
NPR · 1m
Trump threatens Zelensky over diesel deal with Putin
Trump demands Ukraine replace leader after signing oil pact with Putin.
Dailymail · 1m
Germany Sticks to Russia Sanctions After Trump Diesel Deal
Germany maintains sanctions on Russia despite Trump's temporary diesel reprieve.
Dw · 1m
Zelenskyy Blasts Russia's Diesel Attack
Zelenskyy says Russia thanked U.S. for diesel deal by attacking Ukraine after killing 15.
Nationalpost · 1m
Trump administration moves to dismantle ICC
The U.S. imposes sweeping sanctions on the International Criminal Court, cutting off its financial and technological access as part of a campaign against investigations into American actions.
Fortune · 1m
Trump cuts diesel deal with Putin after signing Russia sanctions
President Trump announced a major fuel agreement with Russia just weeks after signing sweeping sanctions, drawing sharp criticism from Ukraine's leader.
Fortune · 1m
Trump strikes diesel deal with Russia before midterms
President Trump announces a major fuel supply agreement with Moscow, reversing years of U.S. pressure over Ukraine and drawing swift criticism from Kyiv.
NPR · 2m
Trump and Putin Secure Diesel Deal
Trump and Putin agree to supply U.S. with Russian diesel, reversing U.S. policy ahead of midterms.
The Boston Globe · 1m
Trump Claims Russia Agrees to Supply US Diesel
Trump says Russia will send 3 million tons of diesel to US markets by April 2027.
Straight Arrow · 1m
US Sanctions ICC as Court Calls Move 'Assault on Rule of Law'
US imposes sanctions on International Criminal Court after it wins Nobel Peace Prize, court condemns as assault on rule of law.
Financialexpress · 1m
Trump-backed Lukoil bid targets US Treasury with oil refineries
Trump administration's Lukoil deal could deliver billions to US Treasury by restarting refineries.
New York Post · 1m
Trump Announces Russian Diesel Deal
Trump says US will get Russian diesel to lower prices before midterms.
ABC7 Los Angeles · 1m
G7 rejects US sanctions on International Criminal Court
Britain and seven allies say they strongly disagree with Marco Rubio's move to punish the ICC, which the US calls a rogue court.
The Independent · 1m
US Sanctions International Criminal Court
US imposes sanctions on International Criminal Court to block prosecution of Americans.
United States Department of State · 1m
Israel downgrades UK consulate in Jerusalem power play
Israel's move to close Britain's independent mission in Jerusalem reflects a broader push to assert sole sovereignty over the city, not just retaliation for sanctions.
the Guardian · 2m
US Sanctions Iran's Shadow Fleet
US targets Iran's oil transport fleet with new sanctions to cut funding for military and cyber operations.
The Straits Times · 1m
Israel Renames UK Jerusalem Consulate
Israel shifts UK Jerusalem consulate to mission with reduced staff after West Bank sanctions.
Nationalpost · 1m
Manchester City Champions League Risk
Manchester City may play in Champions League next season despite Premier League relegation.
BBC Sport · 1m
Britain Removes East Jerusalem Consulate Signs
Britain removes East Jerusalem consulate signs as Israeli shutdown order expires.
The Straits Times · 1m
