Turkey’s Erdogan: The UN Security Council needs to be reformed

Turkey’s Erdogan: The UN Security Council needs to be reformed

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan attends a press conference at the Maximos Mansion in Athens, Greece, December 7, 2023. REUTERS/Louisa Gouliamaki/File Photo Acquire Licensing Rights ISTANBUL, Dec 9 (Reuters) – Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan on Saturday called for the United Nations Security Council to be reformed, decrying the fact that the United States could veto a … Read more

Iraq’s Green Zone housing US embassy targeted with rockets – sources

Iraq’s Green Zone housing US embassy targeted with rockets – sources

BAGHDAD, Dec 8 (Reuters) – Baghdad’s heavily fortified Green Zone housing the U.S. Embassy was targeted with several rockets around dawn on Friday, two security sources said, noting it was not clear where the rockets had hit and whether there was damage. Explosions were heard near the embassy, in Iraq’s capital about 4 a.m. on … Read more

With soy and lithium trade in the balance, Argentina’s Milei has a China conundrum

With soy and lithium trade in the balance, Argentina’s Milei has a China conundrum

BUENOS AIRES/BEIJING, Dec 7 (Reuters) – Argentina’s President-elect Javier Milei has a China conundrum. The libertarian economist insulted communist-run China in a fiery campaign, but takes office on Sunday needing the country’s second-largest trade partner more than ever as a recession looms and foreign currency reserves run dry. Since he won the Nov. 19 election, … Read more

Denmark passes law to ban Koran burnings

Denmark passes law to ban Koran burnings

[1/5]The screen in the Danish Parliament, Folketinget, shows the result after a vote for a new law against inappropriate treatment of writings of importance to religious communities, in Copenhagen, Denmark, December 7, 2023. After a debate lasting several hours, the law against the inappropriate… Acquire Licensing Rights Read more COPENHAGEN, Dec 7 (Reuters) – Denmark’s … Read more

Russia and Saudi Arabia urge all OPEC+ powers to join oil cuts

Russia and Saudi Arabia urge all OPEC+ powers to join oil cuts

Putin discussed OPEC+ with MbS MbS emphasises need to commit to OPEC+ agreement Putin hosts Iranian president in Moscow MOSCOW, Dec 7 (Reuters) – Saudi Arabia and Russia, the world’s two biggest oil exporters, on Thursday called for all OPEC+ members to join an agreement on output cuts for the good of the global economy … Read more

Venezuela’s Maduro to push oil exploration in disputed territory

Venezuela’s Maduro to push oil exploration in disputed territory

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro attends an event at the National Electoral Council (CNE) after voters in a referendum rejected the International Court of Justice’s (ICJ) jurisdiction over the country’s territorial dispute with Guyana and backed the creation of a new state in the potential oil-rich Esequibo, in Caracas,… Acquire Licensing Rights Read more CARACAS, Dec … Read more

Britain announces stricter visa measures to reduce net migration

Britain announces stricter visa measures to reduce net migration

[1/2]A sign is seen at the arrivals passport control area of Terminal 5, at Heathrow Airport, London, Britain, March 23, 2023. REUTERS/Toby Melville/files Acquire Licensing Rights PM Sunak says Britain taking ‘radical’ action on migration Government aims for 300,000 fewer migrants than last year Higher minimum salary for skilled workers announced Unions raise concern over … Read more

Venezuelan voters reject ICJ jurisdiction in dispute with Guyana

Venezuelan voters reject ICJ jurisdiction in dispute with Guyana

CARACAS/GEORGETOWN, Dec 3 (Reuters) – Voters in Venezuela rejected the International Court of Justice’s (ICJ) jurisdiction over the country’s territorial dispute with Guyana and backed the creation of a new state in the potential oil-rich Esequibo region in a Sunday referendum. The court this week barred Venezuela from taking any action which would change the … Read more

French ministers head to Indo-Pacific, Australia in diplomatic push

French ministers head to Indo-Pacific, Australia in diplomatic push

[1/3]French Foreign Affairs Minister Catherine Colonna and French Defence Minister Sebastien Lecornu leave following the weekly cabinet meeting at the Elysee Palace in Paris, France, November 22, 2023. REUTERS/Sarah Meyssonnier/File Photo Acquire Licensing Rights French defence minister to host South Pacific counterparts Paris eyes further military ties with Philippines, Malaysia Foreign minister heads to Australia, … Read more

COP28 summit: Future of fossil fuels center stage at climate talks

COP28 summit: Future of fossil fuels center stage at climate talks

U.N.’s COP28 summit begins Thursday in Dubai Countries will debate phase-out of fossil fuels Oil-rich UAE under pressure to broker climate deal Rift over oil and gas sector’s role in climate fight WASHINGTON/BRUSSELS/DUBAI, Nov 29 (Reuters) – Delegates from nearly 200 countries will convene this week for the COP28 climate summit in Dubai, where conference … Read more