Lebanon drafts law to address funding shortfalls in financial system
Draft law aims to address Lebanon’s funding shortfalls, repay depositorsDepositors to recover money through instalments and asset-backed securitiesInternational…
Japan reaffirms no-nukes pledge after official floats weapons idea
Senior security official said Japan needed nukes, local media reportHiroshima, Nagasaki history makes debate highly sensitiveWillingness to loosen…
Surging barrels at sea spook oil markets more than Russia or Venezuela
LONDON, Dec 19 (Reuters) – Oil prices slumped below $60 a barrel this week as investors try to…
Ukraine offers Poland help with drones as presidents stress unity
Item 1 of 6 Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy meets Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk at the Chancellery of…
US Epstein files release highlights Clinton, makes scant reference to Trump
Clinton featured extensively in Epstein files, Trump references minimalJustice Department to release more Epstein documents, Trump may feature…
Ukraine strikes Russian ‘shadow fleet’ tanker in Mediterranean
Item 1 of 2 Crude oil tanker Qendil transits the Bosphorus in Istanbul, Turkey, October 27, 2025. REUTERS/Yoruk…
China’s ByteDance signs deal to form joint venture to operate TikTok US app
ByteDance retains 19.9% stake in new joint ventureOracle, Silver Lake, MGX to own 45% of TikTok USDSDeal addresses…
BP appoints Woodside’s Meg O’Neill as CEO after Auchincloss’ abrupt exit
Item 1 of 2 Meg O’Neill, chief executive officer (CEO) of Woodside Energy, poses for a portrait after…
Israel approves natural gas deal with Egypt, Netanyahu says
Item 1 of 2 The gas platform for Leviathan, Israel’s largest gas field is seen from a helicopter…
Japan visitor arrivals growth strong in November despite China travel warning
TOKYO, Dec 17 (Reuters) – The ongoing diplomatic rift between Japan and China has had a muted impact…
EU to strengthen carbon levy on high-emission imports, crack down on attempted evasion
EU presses ahead with carbon border levy despite pushbackProposals widen levy to cover imported car parts, washing machinesFirst-of-its-kind…
Ukraine says underwater drones hit submarine, but Moscow denies damage
Ukraine says underwater drone strike is historic firstRussia denies attack caused any damageAttack hits Kilo-class, missile-carrying submarineVessel was…