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Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev’s first official visit to Japan marks a notable moment in relations between the two countries, reflecting a s...
Russia on Tuesday extended its ban on gasoline exports and imposed fresh limits on other petroleum products until 31 December 2025.
The government said the measures are intended to stabilise the domestic fuel market. Under a separate resolution, exports of diesel, marine fuel and other gasoils — including volumes traded on exchanges — will also be restricted. The rules take effect the day after official publication, though they do not apply to shipments made directly by producers.
Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak had previously indicated that restrictions would stay in place through the end of the year.
Russia, a major global supplier of diesel, has repeatedly curbed fuel exports in recent years to cool domestic prices and safeguard supplies during refinery maintenance and periods of strong seasonal demand.
European Union leaders have agreed to raise up to €90 billion through joint borrowing to support Ukraine’s defence in 2026 and 2027, opting not to use frozen Russian state assets amid legal and political concerns.
Petroleum products are being transported by rail from Azerbaijan to Armenia for the first time in decades. The move is hailed as a tangible breakthrough in efforts to normalise relations between the long-time rivals.
European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas has warned that attempts to reach a peace agreement in Ukraine are being undermined by Russia’s continued refusal to engage meaningfully in negotiations.
U.S. President Donald Trump delivered a wide-ranging address from the White House in which he sought to highlight what he described as his administration’s achievements while laying the groundwork for his plans for the year ahead and beyond, on Wednesday (18 December).
Warner Bros Discovery’s board rejected Paramount Skydance’s $108.4 billion hostile bid on Wednesday (17 December), citing insufficient financing guarantees.
The European Union is facing mounting political pressure over its ability to keep Russian sovereign assets frozen, as internal divisions, leadership changes and war fatigue reshape decision-making across the bloc.
Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev’s first official visit to Japan marks a notable moment in relations between the two countries, reflecting a shared interest in deepening cooperation.
The long-running geopolitical tug-of-war over the world’s most popular short-form video application appears to have reached its finale, resolving a five-year saga that bridged two US presidencies and a brief nationwide service blackout.
Congressional Democrats have released dozens of new images from Jeffrey Epstein’s estate, increasing pressure on the United States Justice Department.
Police and paramilitary forces have been deployed across Bangladesh after violent protests erupted overnight over the killing of a prominent youth leader, raising concerns of further unrest ahead of national elections.
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