- 20 November, 2024
Foreign Affairs, Geopolitics & National SecurityUpdated
EU split on Russia oil sanctions, mulls other steps
By Ingrid Melander and Sabine Siebold BRUSSELS (Reuters) -The European Union's foreign ministers disagreed on Monday on whether and how to slap sanctions on Russia's lucrative energy sector over its…
Pressed to choose sides on Ukraine, China trade favors the West
By David Lawder WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Joe Biden's warning of "consequences" for any aid China may give to Russia's Ukraine war effort aims to force Chinese President Xi…
Russia may not stop with Ukraine – NATO looks to its weakest link
By Sabine Siebold and Robin Emmott ON BOARD THE SUPPLY SHIP ELBE, Latvia (Reuters) - Hours after Russian missiles first struck Ukrainian cities on Feb. 24, German naval commander Terje…
ASEAN peace envoy meets Myanmar junta on visit opponents deride as ‘shameful’
(Reuters) -A Southeast Asian peace envoy met Myanmar's military rulers on Monday on his first trip to the crisis-hit country, a visit opposition groups denounced for showing deference to the…
Kremlin says Russian oil embargo would hurt Europe, not U.S
(Reuters) - The Kremlin said on Monday Europe would be hit hard in the event of an embargo on Russian oil, striking the continent's energy balance, but would not affect…
Sri Lanka in talks with China for $2.5 billion credit support -Chinese official
By Uditha Jayasinghe COLOMBO (Reuters) - China is considering offering a $1.5 billion credit facility to Sri Lanka and a decision is expected soon, a top Chinese official said on…
Shanghai’s Disney resort shut amid record daily local COVID infections
SHANGHAI (Reuters) - China's financial hub of Shanghai reported on Monday a record daily surge in local COVID-19 infections as authorities scrambled to test residents and rein in the Omicron…
As fighting rages in Mariupol, Ukraine’s Zelenskiy appeals for help from Israel
(Adds report of shelling from Kyiv mayor; U.S. defense secretary on hypersonic missiles) By Pavel Polityuk LVIV, Ukraine (Reuters) - Russian and Ukrainian forces fought for the Ukrainian port city…
Zelenskiy asks Israel – why not send weapons to Ukraine?
LVIV, Ukraine (Reuters) - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy chided Israel in an address to its parliament on Sunday, asking why it was not providing missile defences to his country or…
Yemen Houthis attack Saudi energy facilities, refinery output hit
RIYADH (Reuters) - Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthi group fired missiles and drones at Saudi energy and water desalination facilities, causing a temporary drop in output at a refinery but no casualties,…
China on the right side of history over Ukraine war – foreign minister
SHANGHAI (Reuters) - China stands on the right side of history over the Ukraine crisis as time will tell, and its position is in line with the wishes of most…
Zelenskiy calls for peace talks with Moscow, urges Swiss to target oligarchs
(Updates with latest Ukraine defense ministry statement) By Natalia Zinets and Natalie Thomas LVIV/ODESSA, Ukraine (Reuters) - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy called on Saturday for comprehensive peace talks with Moscow…
