Ukraine opens criminal probe into deadly Russian strike on Kyiv defence expo
Ukrainian prosecutors have opened a criminal investigation into why a defence exhibition near Kyiv was held and promoted publicly, after…
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Iranian media report unconfirmed drone strike on US warehouses in Saudi Arabia as oil eases
Iranian state media reported a drone strike on U.S. Army logistics warehouses in Saudi Arabia early Friday, though no official…
European Commission keeps retaliation options open against Trump’s 25% auto tariffs
The European Commission responded cautiously to President Trump’s threat of 25% tariffs on European automobiles and auto parts, pledging to…
US seeks $67 billion more for Iran conflict as Congress resists
The Pentagon is asking Congress for $67 billion in additional funding to sustain the conflict with Iran, on top of…
China’s retail sales slip into contraction as Q2 GDP slows to 4.3%
China's retail sales fell 0.6% year-on-year in May 2026, the first annual decline since December 2022, and June recovered only…
