India ditches dollar to bypass sanctions on Russian – Reuters

Local refiners are reportedly using UAE dirhams to pay for most of the Russian oil bought from Dubai-based traders

West ‘blocked’ RussiaUkraine peace process – former Israeli PM

Both Moscow and Kiev appeared to have been ready for a ceasefire, Naftali Bennett says

China Issues Statement on US Shooting Down of Balloon: “A Clear Overreaction and a Serious Violation of International Practice”

The Chinese Foreign Ministry issued a statement Saturday night (Sunday morning Beijing time) on the shooting down by the U.S. of a Chinese balloon over the Atlantic Ocean after it had traversed the United States from Alaska to South Carolina this week (also over Canada). China claims the balloon was a civilian aircraft and says it will “safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of the company concerned.” China called the U.S. shooting down the balloon “a serious violation of international practice” and said it “reserves the right to make further responses if necessary.”

Netanyahu comments on possibility of Iron Dome shipments to Ukraine

Israel doesn’t want “a military confrontation” with Russia, the prime minister has said

Controversial coup leader amp; US ally: Who was exPakistani President Pervez Musharraf?

The former leader passed away at the age of 79 on Sunday

Travel Rage: Wigs Fly in Fight at Philly Airport Over Baggage Fees

Last week, a mother and daughter duo were not happy with the baggage fees Spirit Airlines levied on their trip from Philadelphia to Fort Lauderdale.

Sanctions put global energy supplies at risk – Gulf state

The restrictions against Russia will lead to shortages, a Saudi minister warns

Train carrying hazardous chemicals derails

50 cars went off the tracks sparking a massive blaze in the state of Ohio

Wildfires kill dozens in Chile

Scorching summer temperatures have helped spread the flames, some of which were apparently started intentionally

EU taking ‘big step towards military escalation’ – Hungarian official

Calls for more weapons for Ukraine do not contribute to peace, Csaba Domotor has said

Former Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf dies at 79

The ex-leader has passed away in a hospital in the UAE

China expresses ‘strong dissatisfaction’ over US shooting down balloon

Beijing on Sunday blasted the Pentagon’s decision to shoot down an alleged Chinese spy balloon spotted flying over North America, accusing the United States of “clearly overreacting and seriously violating international practice”. “China expresses strong dissatisfaction and protests against the use of force by the United States to attack the unmanned civilian airship,” Beijing’s foreign […]