Ukraine ‘will respond’ if Russia does not follow ‘energy ceasefire’ – Zelensky
Ukraine's leader Volodymyr Zelensky said Monday that his country would retaliate if Moscow did not agree to the "energy ceasefire" that US President Donald Trump unilaterally announced on Sunday.
US expands sanctions targeting Iran oil, cryptocurrency sectors
The United States on Tuesday expanded its sanctions targeting Iran’s oil sector, taking further aim at the network of petroleum shipping magnate Mohammad Hossein Shamkhani, the Treasury Department said.
Iran Guards say Hormuz to remain closed till US ends ‘acts of aggression’ – State TV
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said Wednesday the Hormuz strait would remain closed until the United States ends its “acts of aggression” while warning that other regional oil export routes could also become targets.
Trump pays $5m to writer for assault, defamation
US President Donald Trump has paid $5.6 million to writer E. Jean Carroll after a civil jury found he sexually assaulted and defamed her, a court filing showed Tuesday.
‘We will strike powerfully if you attack us’ – Israel’s Netanyahu tells Iran
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed Tuesday to strike powerfully against Iran if Tehran carried out a new attack on his country.
DR Congo health workers on Ebola front line threaten strike over unpaid wages
Health workers fighting the Ebola outbreak in DR Congo are threatening to strike over unpaid wages, as the World Health Organization warned Tuesday the extent of the epidemic could be four times larger than reported.
