Venezuela accuses US of ‘extortion’ over seizure of oil tankers
An emergency meeting of the UN Security Council was called to discuss the US seizure of two tankers.
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Libya’s army chief killed in air crash in Turkey
Signal was earlier lost with a jet that took off from Ankara with Gen Mohammed Ali Ahmed al-Haddad and four others on board.
Border villagers abducted and taken to Russia, says Ukraine
Ukraine has tried to evacuate areas of Sumy region near the Russian border, but many civilians have refused to leave.
Oil giant BP to sell 65% stake in $10 billion Castrol unit
The oil giant is looking to divest $20 billion of its assets by the end of 2027.
Brazil’s Supreme Court allows Bolsonaro to leave prison for surgery
Former president is granted permission to leave jail for a hernia operation on Christmas Day.
Seed Savers Are Working to Preserve Palestinian Cuisine in Diaspora
Halima Aziz. Halima Aziz On a humid September day at Saboon Maazeh farm, the lambskin-soft leaves of yakteen cast an emerald glow in the afternoon sun, while the enormous gourds laze in the shade of their own vines. Nearby are…
China’s mineral dominance gives Western magnet makers a moment in the sun
“Frankly, we were the solution to the problem that the world didn’t know it had,” Rahim Suleman, CEO of Canadian group Neo Performance Materials, told CNBC.
‘Inappropriate friends’ email from ‘Balmoral’ among Epstein release
A newly released email sent to Ghislane Maxwell from “A” is among the latest set of Epstein files released by the US’ House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
UN experts urge Iran to stop execution of woman activist
Zahra Tabari, 67, was sentenced to death after a trial that lasted less than 10 minutes, her family says.
Set Your Holiday Table—and Stock Your Bar—Like a Top NYC Designer
Markarian’s Alexandra O’Neill shares her tips for bringing your signature style to every table.