Despite Western sanctions, Russia's oil and gas revenues are projected to almost double year-on-year to $14 billion in April 2024, thanks to rising prices.
russia may block a U. S. resolution at the United Nations calling on countries to abandon the arms race in space and reaffirm their commitment to comply with the Outer Space Treaty, which prohibits the placement of nuclear weapons into orbit.
A North Korean delegation headed by the Minister of Foreign Economic Relations visited Iran amid long-standing suspicions of cooperation between the two countries on ballistic missile programs and military ties.
Oil prices rose sharply due to the weakening US dollar: Brent crude oil futures jumped 1. 6% to $88.42 per barrel, while WTI crude oil futures rose 1.8% to $83.36 per barrel.
Israel has taken steps to help Gaza, but the risk of famine in the enclave remains high, with the northern part of the enclave facing a very high risk of famine, according to US Special Envoy David Satterfield.
Taiwan has been rocked by a series of strong aftershocks, the strongest of which had a magnitude of 6. 3. This is an echo of the deadly 7.4-magnitude earthquake that struck three weeks ago.
The largest North Korean hacker groups have been conducting large-scale cyberattacks on South Korean defense companies for more than a year, stealing technical data by hacking internal networks.
Gold prices fell to a two-week low as tensions in the Middle East eased and investors waited for economic data from the United States that could affect interest rates.
The spokesman for the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs said that nuclear weapons have no place in Iran's nuclear doctrine, reiterating the country's position that the program serves only peaceful purposes.
Brent crude oil futures declined on Monday, although they remained above $86 per barrel, as traders refocused on inflationary fears despite tensions in the Middle East, which did not affect actual oil supplies.
EU ministers failed to promise Ukraine additional Patriot air defense systems at a key meeting, despite pressure to provide more support in the air defense sector amid increased attacks by Russia.
Tesla and Chinese electric car makers such as Li Auto have cut prices amid fierce competition, including in the Chinese electric car market.
TikTok expresses concern over a US House of Representatives bill that could ban the app, saying it would "trample" on the free speech rights of 170 million Americans, while lawmakers cite national security risks from potential data sharing with China.
Israeli military intelligence chief Aaron Haliva has resigned after taking responsibility for failing to foresee and prevent the devastating Hamas attack on Israel on October 7.
Sweden proposes to include in the new package of sanctions against russia restrictions on russia's shadow fleet of tankers transporting oil in circumvention of sanctions.
Ukraine will propose a $20 billion debt restructuring plan to international bondholders.
Five missiles were fired from Iraq toward a U. S. military base in northeastern Syria, the first attack on U.S. troops since February, when Iranian-backed groups ceased their attacks.
Thousands of people protested in Tenerife, demanding temporary restrictions on tourists to curb the boom in rental housing and hotel construction that is depleting resources and housing on the Spanish Canary Islands.
Trump's campaign event in Wilmington, North Carolina, was canceled due to an expected storm, and he asked people to leave the area immediately for their safety, promising to return later.
Outraged by their government's refusal to provide military aid to Ukraine, Slovaks raised nearly 2 million euros this week to help Kyiv fight the russian invasion.
An airstrike on a military base south of Baghdad used by the Iraqi militant group al-Hashd al-Shaabi caused material damage, but no casualties were reported.
North Korea tests a cruise missile warhead and a new anti-aircraft missile.
The United States is looking for new ways to tighten sanctions against North Korea after Russia and China disrupted UN monitoring efforts. Meanwhile, North Korea has criticized the US ambassador's trip to Asia aimed at strengthening sanctions, calling it a "beggar's tour.
Finland is calling on the EU to take action to help stem the flow of migrants arriving through Russia, accusing Moscow of using migration flows as a weapon.
US congressmen have included sanctions on Iranian oil exports in the aid package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan. This could directly affect oil exports from Iran if the measures are implemented properly.
French police arrested a man who threatened to blow himself up at the Iranian consulate in Paris, carrying a grenade-like object and an explosive vest, although no explosives were found.
The European Central Bank is planning to oblige Italy's UniCredit, the EU's second largest bank in Russia, to drastically reduce its assets in Russia.
The FBI says that hackers linked to the Chinese government have infiltrated critical US infrastructure such as telecommunications, energy and water supply, gaining the ability to potentially cause devastating damage, and are waiting for the right moment to strike.
More than 100 pro-Palestinian protesters were arrested on the campus of Columbia University after university officials allowed police to dismantle a camp set up by students protesting Israel's actions in Gaza.
G7 foreign ministers have identified concrete steps to help Ukraine.
