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EU chief seeks sanctions on Russian LNG to pressure Moscow over Ukraine war
European Commission's Ursula von der Leyen urges members to back new sanctions to cut Russian fossil fuel revenues.
UN approves video address by Palestine’s Abbas after US visa refusal
UN General Assembly allows Abbas to address world leaders by video after US denies him a visa for travel to New York.
Safety concerns on eve of World Cup after Italian skier death
Italian skier Matteo Franzoso's death this week during training in Chile reports safety debate.
What are the GCC’s air defence capabilities?
Six-nation group in the Middle East reaffirms joint military system in light of Israeli attack on Qatar.
UN Security Council rejects resolution to extend Iran sanctions relief
Four countries voted to stop sanctions from being reintroduced, while nine voted against sanctions relief.
Taliban releases elderly British couple from Afghanistan detention
UK thanks Qatar for leading negotiations for the release of the pair after their arrest in February.
Trump-China TikTok deal in the works to avoid looming US ban: What we know
US lawmakers voted to ban the app in 2024 amid concerns that Beijing could access user data.
Does Jimmy Kimmel’s removal over Charlie Kirk violate freedom of speech?
Disney-owned ABC pulled Kimmel's late-night show off the air after he made comments about MAGA and Tyler Robinson.
Dutch MP sent out of parliament for wearing colours of Palestine flag
Dutch MP Esther Ouwehand was told to change her outfit after wearing the colours of the Palestinian flag in parliament.
South Korea questions $350bn investment drive amid US immigration crackdown
Seoul says that 'visa uncertainties' must be addressed before substantial investments are launched.