Mozambique clears road for restart of TotalEnergies' $20bn LNG project

Work at Mozambique LNG started in 2019 but was suspended after an attack by Islamist insurgents near the site.

Israel reinforces Golan forces as Druze declare strike over Syrian violence

Israeli Defence Forces have reinforced troops on the Syrian border after Druze leaders declared a general strike and warned they would cross into Syria to help their community under attack in Suwayda province.

Taiwan’s president plans visit to Paraguay amid diplomatic pressure from Beijing

Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te is set to visit Paraguay next month, a move which could include transit stops in the United States and is already drawing criticism from Beijing.

Trump to meet Qataris to negotiate Gaza ceasefire deal

US President Donald Trump will meet with Qatar's Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammed bin Abdel Rahman Al Thani on July 16 to discuss a ceasefire in Gaza and Iran.

Kremlin vows to fight on, despite Trump's new sanctions and weapons package for Ukraine

The Kremlin already warned during the last Istanbul meeting that it might take as many as eight new regions if Ukraine does not accept its terms.

Czechia signs nuclear memorandum with Great Britain

Czechia has signed a nuclear memorandum with the United Kingdom aimed at cooperation in nuclear energy, including the development of small modular reactors.

Fidesz offered billions to liberal Momentum to run in 2026 race to hurt Tisza Party's chances, ex-chair claims

Andras Fekete-Gyor said Fidesz offered money and logistical help if the liberal party would field candidates in the 2026 parliamentary race.

Slovak PM Fico delays approval of EU’s sanctions package again, blaming Slovak opposition

Slovak populist Prime Minister Robert Fico has again delayed approval of the latest 18th round of EU sanctions against Russia, blaming his latest blocking on the opposition parties in Slovakia.

Russia’s consumer spending motor runs out of fuel

A number of indicators point to the stagnation of consumer spending in Russia, which for years has been the main driver of economic growth.

China and Serbia to hold first joint military training exercise

China and Serbia will conduct their first-ever joint military training exercise later this month in northern China’s Hebei Province.

Baltic States face surge in fatal overdoses as nitazenes flood region

A powerful and little-known synthetic opioid called nitazene is fuelling a deadly drug crisis across the three Baltic States, with Estonia reporting a threefold rise in overdose deaths in recent years.

Ukrainian Prime Minister Shmyhal quits as Zelenskiy prepares to reshuffle the government

Move follows months of speculation over changes in the top ranks of Ukraine’s political leadership, as Zelenskiy looks to shore up his hold on power.

El Salvador's Bitcoin gamble pays off as reserves surge past $760mn

El Salvador's Bitcoin holdings have surged to more than $760mn as the cryptocurrency climbed above $120,000, vindicating President Nayib Bukele's controversial digital asset strategy while successfully navigating conditions imposed by the IMF.

Israel conducts airstrikes on Syrian forces after attack on Druze minority

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defence Minister Israel Katz have ordered the military to immediately strike the Turkish-backed Syrian regime's forces.

Trump's tariff threat stalls Mexico’s nearshoring boom and pressures Sheinbaum on crime

Trump’s 30% tariff on Mexican exports outside the USMCA has sparked a dual crisis for President Sheinbaum: worsening economic troubles at home and growing US pressure to act harder against organised crime.

Nigeria customs seizes 10,603 donkey penises presumed headed for China in major wildlife trafficking case

Etihad Airways announces seven new routes from Abu Dhabi hub

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, will launch seven new destinations from Abu Dhabi between November 2025 and March 2026, expanding its network across the Middle East.

German Defence Minister Pistorius confirms transfer of two Patriot system to Ukraine, but warns could take “months”

Pistorius’ comments also confirm that new US-supplied military aid will not arrive in Ukraine soon.

Hungary to opt out of financing US weapons for Ukraine, foreign minister says

Péter Szijjarto says Hungary will not contribute to the financing of American weapons deliveries to Ukraine, should such a proposal be officially raised within the European Union.

European foreign ministers hit out at Georgian ruling party

Statement condemned ongoing democratic backsliding by the ruling Georgia Dream party, which has consolidated power via crackdowns on independent media, NGOs, activists and opposition politicians.