The US will loan 53.3 million barrels of crude oil to energy firms to help stabilise global markets amid rising tensions.

Investors urge Trump and Xi to avoid disrupting AI growth as global markets rally on a strong and expanding tech boom.

African and global leaders at the Africa Forward Summit called for fairer partnerships, financial reforms and stronger continental representation.

Donald Trump will undergo annual physical examination at Walter Reed on May 26 as scrutiny over his health continues ahead.

Trump administration asks court to suspend ruling blocking global tariffs as legal battle over import duties intensifies.

Keir Starmer faces mounting pressure after Labour lawmakers and ministers reportedly urge him to announce resignation plans.

Cole Allen denies Trump assassination charges after prosecutors accused him of attacking security during a gala event in Washington.

Former OpenAI scientist Ilya Sutskever testified he gathered evidence alleging Sam Altman repeatedly misled executives and board members.

Dutch authorities quarantine hospital staff after hantavirus cruise passengers arrive in Netherlands following deadly outbreak aboard expedition vessel.

Trump rejected Iran’s peace response, warning fragile ceasefire efforts risk collapse amid worsening regional and oil market tensions.

Macron seeks reset in France-Africa ties as Kenya summit opens against backdrop of declining French regional influence.

Philippine lawmakers have approved VP Sara Duterte’s impeachment, paving the way for a trial that could threaten her 2028 ambitions.

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Keir Starmer vows to confront Britain’s challenges amid mounting Labour Party pressure following heavy local election defeats Monday.

Oil prices climbed sharply after Netanyahu warned of prolonged conflict and Trump rejected Iran’s ceasefire counteroffer.

Trump and Xi prepare for talks on Iran, Taiwan, nuclear weapons and extending rare earth minerals agreement

Iran pushes for permanent war end and sanctions relief as Trump rejects Tehran’s latest ceasefire response proposal.

Britain deployed HMS Dragon to Middle East as part of planning for possible multinational Strait of Hormuz mission.

Car bombing and armed ambush on police post in northwest Pakistan kills at least 14 officers, officials say.

Brazil’s top court suspends law reducing Jair Bolsonaro’s sentence, blocking early release amid coup conviction legal dispute.

Spain begins evacuating passengers from hantavirus-linked cruise ship off Tenerife after health checks confirm low public risk levels.