Venezuelan authorities confirmed an agreement Monday that raises Chevron’s stake in the joint venture Petroindependencia to 49% from 35.8% , giving it greater control over operations in an area where extra-heavy crude is produced. File Photo by John G. Mabanglo/EPA April 14 (UPI) -- The government »»»

The speechwriter of European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen must have fancied himself (genderspeak: themselves) deserving of a handsome bonus when he placed the following words into his principal’s mouth: “Europe’s heart is beating stronger in Hungary tonight.” Yet his euphoria – and the»»»

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov criticized efforts he said were aimed at "containing" Russia and China on Tuesday during a visit to Beijing, where he also discussed with his Chinese counterpart plans for a meeting "within the year" between Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping. Lavrov was given a re»»»

Political analysts suggest that the outcome of Hungary’s recent elections could resonate in Bulgaria ahead of its own vote, potentially shaping voter behavior and political positioning. Speaking on Nova TV, media expert Assoc. Prof. Georgi Lozanov outlined three distinct geopolitical “niches” withi»»»

First published in Respekt. German analyst Carlo Masala looks at whether Europe is behaving wisely towards Trump and if the world will actually allow it to arm itself. You wrote your book If Russia Wins, in which you describe step by step the path to a Russian attack on Europe, in the autumn of 202»»»

Dubai: The UAE is bracing for a spell of unsettled weather from Wednesday, with dust, strong winds and intermittent light rainfall expected across several regions, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). On Wednesday, conditions will be partly cloudy to cloudy and dusty at times, wit»»»

Wall Street was on track to extend its rally and oil prices fell Tuesday as expectations rose over a possible second round of talks between the U.S. and Iran to end their war. Futures for the S&P 500 rose 0.3% before the opening bell, while futures for the Dow Jones Industrial Average ticked up 0.1»»»

From the outset, the United Arab Emirates described and defined the Iranian attacks as blatant and brutal acts of aggression, targeting the UAE and sister countries in the region, in flagrant violation of the principles of national sovereignty, international law, and the United Nations Charter. Alt»»»

Sharjah : Sharjah has launched a major initiative to address violations in commercial and industrial warehouses, following the formation of a new committee tasked with monitoring compliance and removing safety breaches across the sector. The committee held its first coordination meeting in line wit»»»

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said in a phone call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that he supports direct peace talks between the Israeli and Lebanese governments, which are set to start Tuesday in Washington. Merz called for an end to hostilities in southern Lebanon and said mil»»»

Hui Ka Yan, the founder and former chair of troubled Chinese property giant, Evergrande Group, pleaded guilty to a slew of charges on Tuesday in a showcase trial in the southern province of Guangdong. File photo by Wu Hong/EPA April 14 (UPI) -- The founder and former chairman of Chinese property gi»»»

Skopje, 9 April 2026 (MIA) - Credit ratings agency "Fitch" has affirmed North Macedonia's BB+ rating with stable outlook, sending a clear signal of trust in the country's economic policies, said the Ministry of Finance on Thursday. In its latest report, Fitch says North Macedonia’s ‘BB+’ rating is »»»

The Kremlin has warned that a potential US naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz would deliver a direct shock to global markets, even as Moscow positions itself as both an energy anchor and a diplomatic intermediary in a rapidly widening crisis. »»»

The Kremlin has warned that a potential US naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz would deliver a direct shock to global markets, even as Moscow positions itself as both an energy anchor and a diplomatic intermediary in a rapidly widening crisis. »»»

The Kremlin has warned that a potential US naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz would deliver a direct shock to global markets, even as Moscow positions itself as both an energy anchor and a diplomatic intermediary in a rapidly widening crisis. »»»

The Kremlin has warned that a potential US naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz would deliver a direct shock to global markets, even as Moscow positions itself as both an energy anchor and a diplomatic intermediary in a rapidly widening crisis. »»»

The Kremlin has warned that a potential US naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz would deliver a direct shock to global markets, even as Moscow positions itself as both an energy anchor and a diplomatic intermediary in a rapidly widening crisis. »»»

The Kremlin has warned that a potential US naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz would deliver a direct shock to global markets, even as Moscow positions itself as both an energy anchor and a diplomatic intermediary in a rapidly widening crisis. »»»

The Kremlin has warned that a potential US naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz would deliver a direct shock to global markets, even as Moscow positions itself as both an energy anchor and a diplomatic intermediary in a rapidly widening crisis. »»»

The Kremlin has warned that a potential US naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz would deliver a direct shock to global markets, even as Moscow positions itself as both an energy anchor and a diplomatic intermediary in a rapidly widening crisis. »»»

The Kremlin has warned that a potential US naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz would deliver a direct shock to global markets, even as Moscow positions itself as both an energy anchor and a diplomatic intermediary in a rapidly widening crisis. »»»

The Kremlin has warned that a potential US naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz would deliver a direct shock to global markets, even as Moscow positions itself as both an energy anchor and a diplomatic intermediary in a rapidly widening crisis. »»»

The Kremlin has warned that a potential US naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz would deliver a direct shock to global markets, even as Moscow positions itself as both an energy anchor and a diplomatic intermediary in a rapidly widening crisis. »»»

The Kremlin has warned that a potential US naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz would deliver a direct shock to global markets, even as Moscow positions itself as both an energy anchor and a diplomatic intermediary in a rapidly widening crisis. »»»

Business leaders at the Isfahan Chamber of Commerce have warned that Iran faces serious unemployment and supply chain crises within months unless the government takes urgent steps to reduce bureaucracy, restore internet access and support the private sector, the Isfahan Chamber announced on April 1»»»

The Kremlin has warned that a potential US naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz would deliver a direct shock to global markets, even as Moscow positions itself as both an energy anchor and a diplomatic intermediary in a rapidly widening crisis. »»»

The Kremlin has warned that a potential US naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz would deliver a direct shock to global markets, even as Moscow positions itself as both an energy anchor and a diplomatic intermediary in a rapidly widening crisis. »»»

The analysis was based on requests for cleaning services recorded in March 2026, which were compared both to activity during the winter months and to the same period last year. Despite this significant seasonal increase, total demand remained stable year-over-year, confirming that the habit of spri»»»

New York, April 14 (SANA) The United Nations has called on Israel and Lebanon to use all available diplomatic channels to end hostilities and address outstanding issues under Security Council Resolution 1701, as U.S.-mediated talks between the two sides are expected to take place in Washington on T»»»

The Israeli army announces the death of a soldier in southern Lebanon, while also revealing that 154 officers and soldiers have been wounded in the fighting that has raged for five days, including dozens with serious and moderate injuries. In a statement, the enemy identified the deceased as First »»»

Around seven in 10 people in Sudan are now living in poverty, a senior UN official told AFP on Tuesday, nearly twice as many as before the war between the army and paramilitary forces broke out three years ago. "Before the war, we were probably looking (at) around 38 percent of people living in pov»»»

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz urged Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday to end fighting in southern Lebanon and engage in direct peace talks with the Lebanese government, a spokesman said. Merz also expressed his "grave concern" about developments in the Palestinian territories i»»»

Federal prosecutors on Monday charged a 20-year-old man for allegedly throwing a Molotov cocktail at the San Francisco home of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman. Image courtesy Justice Department/Criminal Complaint April 14 (UPI) -- Federal authorities have charged the 20-year-old Texas man who police arrested»»»

When Iran moved to close the Strait of Hormuz, it did not physically seal the waterway — for example, by fully mining it. Instead, it barred ships and oil tankers belonging to Gulf littoral states, as well as vessels from countries it considers adversaries, chiefly the United States and Israel, fro»»»

Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, received a phone call from HRH Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah Al Saud, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the sisterly Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. During the call, they reviewed the »»»

Doha, Qatar: France has reaffirmed Qatar’s position as a “trusted partner” and pledged to stand “shoulder to shoulder” with the country, while highlighting the importance of continued mediation and diplomacy to ensure lasting regional stability. Director General for Political and Security Affairs a»»»

Iraq's pro-Iran Coordination Framework is leaning towards nominating Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani for a second term days after the election of Nizar Amedi as president. This would mean abandoning the nomination of former PM Nouri al-Maliki, whose chances of becoming premier are nil after »»»

Peru's general election of April 12 has confirmed what polls had long suggested: a second round on June 7 between Keiko Fujimori of Fuerza Popular and Rafael López Aliaga of Renovación Popular, whilst simultaneously producing an institutional crisis severe enough to cloud whatever mandate eith»»»

Victor Orban wasn't the only loser in the Hungarian elections that were swept by Peter Magyar on April 12, Israel is also a big loser. Orban repeatedly used Hungary’s position to block or dilute EU criticism of Israel, eff»»»

Victor Orban wasn't the only loser in the Hungarian elections that were swept by Peter Magyar on April 12, Israel is also a big loser. Orban repeatedly used Hungary’s position to block or dilute EU criticism of Israel, eff»»»

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz urged Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday to end fighting in southern Lebanon and engage in direct peace talks with the Lebanese government, a spokesman said. Merz also expressed his "grave concern" about developments in the Palestinian territories i»»»

Hungarian prime minister-designate Peter Magyar called on President Tamas Sulyok to step down from office at his first international press conference on April 12, saying the Tisza Party would otherwise find a way to remove him. He stressed that the new government would restore the rule of law »»»

Foreign Minister of Kyrgyzstan Jeenbek Kulubaev had a telephone conversation with his Saudi Arabian counterpart, Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud. The press service of the Foreign Affairs Ministry of Kyrgyzstan reported. Jeenbek Kulubaev noted the importance of maintaining stability and security in the Mi»»»

Benin opposition candidate Paul Hounkpe suffered a bruising election loss on Monday after conceding to favourite Romuald Wadagni in Benin's presidential vote. Opposition candidate Paul Hounkpe on Monday conceded defeat to favourite Romuald Wadagni in Benin's presidential election. Hounkpe offered "»»»

Oil futures have diverged sharply early on Tuesday morning (as per 8.28am Tokyo time, April 14, 2026) with WTI crude sliding even as Brent and Middle East benchmarks rally. This reflects a split between US and global risk sentiment amid ongoing Middle East conflict dynamics. The trend-busting WTI–B»»»

Share: FILE PHOTO: Demonstrators wave Lebanese flags during protests near the site of a blast at Beirut’s port area where 245 people were killed , 7000 were injured and 300, 000 became homeless after thousands of tons of ammonium nitrate that were illegally stored there by Hezbollah were detonated »»»

Hezbollah Secretary General Sheikh Naim Qassem maintained on Monday that Lebanon is facing an aggression which does not observe any humanitarian or moral consideration, stressing that it is a clear occupation. In a televised speech, Sheikh Qassem said, “We remained steadfast, the fighters stood fir»»»

The US-Iran talks in Islamabad ended exactly as they were bound to end under the current balance of power – without a deal, without a handshake, without even the faintest sense that the two sides have moved closer to a durable peace. Nearly 21 hours of talks, an unprecedented level of representatio»»»

According to official data, the population in Colombia could reach 500 hippos by 2030 if control measures are not implemented. A scientific study cited by the government recommends removing at least 33 animals per year to achieve a significant reduction. File Photo by Daniel Irungu/EPA April 13 (UP»»»

Paris, France: Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Arsenio Dominguez, said Monday that no country has the right to close the Strait of Hormuz to maritime traffic. During a press conference, Dominguez added, "Under international law, no country has the right to prohibi»»»