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Russia’s Gazprom tells Europe gas halt beyond its control
July 18 (Reuters) - Russia's Gazprom has told customers in Europe it cannot guarantee gas supplies because of 'extraordinary' circumstances,…
Iran blacklists US officials for supporting ‘terrorist’ group MEK
Iran says the Americans provided deliberate support to a group that is accused of killing 17,000 Iranians over decades. The…
Thailand moves forward on civil unions
Country looks set to be first in Southeast Asia to recognise same-sex partnerships, but gay marriage is also on table.…
US, Saudi Arabia pledge moves to stabilise global energy markets
A joint statement by the two nations was released after US President Joe Biden held talks with top Saudi officials,…
US, Russian space agencies sign deal
NASA and Roscosmos have sought for years to renew integrated crewed flights as part of longstanding civil alliance. The United…
Sri Lankan president hands in resignation after fleeing to Singapore
Sri Lankan president Gotabaya Rajapaksa submitted a letter of resignation on Thursday, a spokesperson for the parliament speaker said, hours…
Italian PM Mario Draghi offers resignation
Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi has tendered his resignation after populist coalition partner Five Star withdrew its support in a…
US, Israel sign joint anti-Iran nuclear declaration
US President Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Lapid sign joint declaration during meeting in Jerusalem. United States President Joe Biden…
Queen’s sweeping immunity from more than 160 laws
Monarch enjoys extraordinary exemptions under law – which extend to her private estates and even a royal fishing business Personalised…
Deal in sight to end Ukrainian grain blockade
Talks aimed at resuming Ukrainian grain exports blocked by Russia in the Black Sea have produced a deal, Turkey said.…
Singapore, Philippines tighten monetary policy on inflation fears
Moves come after interest rate hikes by South Korea and New Zealand a day earlier. Singapore and the Philippines’ central…
Ukraine cuts N Korea ties
Kyiv severs relations after North Korea becomes only the third country to recognise the independence of the Russian-backed separatist Donetsk…
Biden commits to Israel’s security on his Middle East tour
After the visit, a communique titled ‘Jerusalem Declaration’ will reaffirm Israel’s right to defend itself. Joe Biden has said that the…
Gender parity is now 132 years away
The Covid-19 pandemic has aggravated the gap, the World Economic Forum reports Women are bearing the brunt of the current…
Sudan woman faces death by stoning for adultery
Campaigners say sentence amounts to torture amid fears that country’s new regime is rolling back women’s rights A woman in…