The United States and China are locked in a fresh confrontation over sanctions targeting Chinese oil refineries accused of processing Iranian crude, escalating tensions between the world’s two largest economies. According to Oilprice.com, China’s Ministry of Commerce has issued a prohibition order directing companies operating within its jurisdiction to disregard US sanctions imposed on five Chinese refineries. The move…
Four migrants were found dead near the Slovenian border and two others were taken to hospital in a serious condition after being transported by truck in “inhumane conditions”, Croatian police said Monday. Thirteen other people were also found by police near the Croatian village of Donje Prilisce, 70 kilometres (43 miles) southwest of the capital Zagreb and had been…
A Russian missile attack on an east Ukrainian town killed four people and wounded 18, authorities said Monday. Merefa lies southwest of Kharkiv, Ukraine’s second city that has faced heavy attacks by Russia in the more than four years of its invasion. The Kharkiv region governor, Oleg Synegubov, said the strike targeted the town of Merefa, adding: “The victims…
Cash-strapped Lyon edged clear of a clutch of clubs vying for Ligue 1’s last Champions League spot with a 4-2 win over Rennes on Sunday, capped by a goal from Endrick. The victory lifted Lyon clear third in the race for that precious third Champions League place behind Paris Saint-Germain and Lens. Brazilian teenager Endrick has shone for Lyon…
At least 18 people have been confirmed dead in Kenya due to heavy rainfall that triggered flooding and landslides in several regions. In a statement on Sunday, the Kenyan Police said landslides were reported in Thraka Nithi, Elegeyo-Marakwe and Kiambu. “The National Police Service has confirmed the loss of 18 lives as a result of these incidents, underscoring the…
In a recent development highlighting deepening economic ties, Sierra Leone President Julius Maada Bio has expressed strong support for China’s zero-tariff policy aimed at African nations. The policy, which came into effect on May 1, 2026, provides duty-free access to the Chinese market for products from all 53 African countries that have diplomatic relations with China.President Bio, in an…
