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Mexico's President Sheinbaum reaches 82% approval amid US crisis
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum's approval rating has risen to 82% despite ongoing tensions with the US, according to a recent poll.
S&P hands Kyrgyzstan ‘B+/B’ sovereign rating as country prepares for debut eurobond
Economy boosted by rerouting of supply corridors to Russia. Balance of payments position remains vulnerable.
Serbia advances key oil pipeline project with Hungary
The Serbian government has approved the construction of a critical oil pipeline connecting Serbia to Hungary, aiming to secure the country’s energy future amid the looming threat of US sanctions on its national oil company, NIS.
Lukashenko roasts his officials over soaring price of potatoes
Potato prices have jumped by 10% over just the past two months, and an irate Lukashenko expressed his frustration at the authorities’ inability to maintain stable prices for staple goods.
US revokes Repsol, Eni, and Maurel et Prom Venezuela oil licences
The Trump administration has stripped oil majors Repsol, Maurel et Prom and Eni of Venezuela crude export licences, ratcheting up pressure on the regime of President Nicolas Maduro.
Saudi Arabia begins work on $140bn 'Hidden Marina' as part of NEOM megaproject
Saudi Arabia has started construction on the "Hidden Marina", a key component of its $1.22 trillion NEOM desert megaproject.
COMMENT: Is Israel's Prime Minister committing political suicide?
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has left the witness stand after being called in to testify in the Qatargate scandal rocking Israel’s establishment.
Lithuania pulls out US army vehicle from swamp, funeral cars seen
A US armoured vehicle that sank in a swamp near the Pabrade training area in eastern Lithuania has been recovered after a six-day rescue effort.
Brazil faces double squeeze of US tariffs and slowing growth
Brazil is resigned to the shock of new US tariffs as President Donald Trump gears up for what he has called Liberation Day (April 2), when widespread tariffs will be applied to several products and countries.
Iran's Supreme Leader warns of firm response to any US aggression
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has warned that Iran would deliver a "firm and decisive counterblow" to any American aggression
Brazil’s Bolsonaro increasingly isolated as allies seek alternatives amid legal woes
Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro's grip over the country's conservative movement is weakening following the recent Supreme Court's decision to put him on trial for allegedly plotting a coup.
Viktor Orban existential threat to EU, writes Eurasia Group’s Europe chief in FT opinion piece
Standing up to Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban is now a matter of survival for the EU, writes Mujtaba Rahman, the managing director for Europe at Eurasia Group in an opinion piece for the Financial Times over the weekend.
Croatia plans defence spending boost to €2.7bn by 2027
PM Andrej Plenkovic says defence budget to be increased to €2.7bn by 2027, given "changed strategic circumstances".
Massive quake to inflict more pain on a Thai tourism sector already struggling with safety issues
The deadly earthquake in Myanmar is expected to dent Thailand’s foreign tourist arrivals in the coming weeks, adding to concerns in an industry already facing a decline in Chinese visitor numbers due to safety fears.
Pakistan sets up crisis management cell to assist nationals after Myanmar-Thailand earthquake
Pakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has set up a crisis management cell to facilitate and assist Pakistani nationals affected by the earthquake in Myanmar and Thailand.
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India's Operation Brahma mobilises aid to Myanmar after earthquake
As part of the operation, all three branches of the Indian military are mobilising resources, assets and personnel. In total India is likely to have rushed approximately 140 tonnes of aid material to Myanmar.
Demolition scandal in Baku as construction firm flattens home with residents still inside
Eyewitnesses allege that heavy machinery struck a residential building despite an active court order prohibiting such action near the property.
US Defence Secretary Hegseth downgrades Russian threat, focus exclusively on Taiwan in new foreign policy strategy
Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has reoriented the US military to prioritise deterring China’s seizure of Taiwan and shoring up homeland defence, but has downgraded Russia to a second tier, along with several other potential enemies.
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Survivors pulled from the rubble in Myanmar as the death toll rises following M7.7 earthquake
More people have been rescued from the rubble over two days after a powerful earthquake struck in neighbouring Myanmar, where the death toll in the country now exceeds 1,700 with some indicators that it may rise further.
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Trump cut strips US funding from Uzbekistan’s battle against forced cotton labour
Such backing for overseas labour and environmental programmes puts “America last”, says secretary of labour.