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Australia’s central bank raised its key interest rate two weeks ago because upside risks to inflation were coming to pass and waiting could prove costly, while adding the outlook would be heavily influenced by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.

Nato’s top military commander said the alliance is “ready to fight tonight” if it is attacked, as European officials warn Russia could test Nato’s defences with increased covert attacks or a limited military incursion. European nations have in recent months faced an escalation of covert Russian activity, including an arson attack on an Estonian defence company and a failed attempt to attack a Ukrainian aircraft at a German airport. If Russia decides to attack Nato, the alliance will respond by...

El Nino-induced drought is affecting roughly half of the country as three-year long war continues.

Somalia opposition alliance of Puntland, Jubaland and the Salvation Forum says President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud bears responsibility for any clash in Mogadishu. The post Somalia Opposition Bloc of 3 Warns of Mogadishu Clash appeared first on The Rio Times.

Saudi Arabia said it was dealing with new drone and missile attacks, following deadly weekend strikes on Riyadh airport claimed by Yemen's Houthis. Simon Marks explains the challenge posed to Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. (Source: Bloomberg)

US equity futures waver ahead of earnings season with the US Treasury market closed for the holiday. Oil swings after President Trump said Kyiv and Moscow had agreed to an “energy ceasefire,” while President Zelenskyy says Russia has breached the truce. Saudi Arabia suffered its deadliest strikes since the Iran war began. Divya Singaravelu of Meridian 1305 Capital joins "Bloomberg Brief" to discuss the outlook for the 10-year Treasury yield. Josef Aschbacher, Director General of the European Space Agency, speaks to Bloomberg's Oliver Crook at the Warsaw Security Forum. Stella Li, Executive Vice President of BYD, speaks to Bloomberg's Caroline Connan about the automaker's expansion into Europe at the Paris Auto Show. (Source: Bloomberg)

Trump's energy truce sparks criticism over aiding Russia's war finances amid diesel shortages and rising consumer costs.

Yemen's Southern Giants Brigades have emerged as one of the leading forces against the Houthis.

The neighbours have accused each other of starting a war over Tigray, where Ethiopia says Eritrea is backing rebels.

Iran says US has accepted some of its peace terms but calls the reply 'inadequate' as the Riyadh airport is hit again.

It's reported that Ukraine is right now facing intense diplomatic pressure and coercion from the Trump administration to end the war quickly.

Bloomberg Reporters Alex Koccharov and Abeer Abu Omar join hosts David Gura and Christina Ruffini on Bloomberg This Weekend to discuss the deadly attack on Riyadh's international airport and the growing risks to Gulf shipping, energy infrastructure and Saudi Arabia's investment ambitions. They also examine Ukraine's opposition to President Donald Trump's Russian diesel agreement, which Kyiv says could help finance Moscow's war, and the challenges facing negotiations to end the conflict. (Source: Bloomberg)

Former US Ambassador to Ukraine William Taylor, a distinguished fellow at the Atlantic Council's Eurasia Center, tells Bloomberg This Weekend that President Donald Trump's Russian diesel agreement could provide Moscow with additional revenue to prolong its war in Ukraine while undermining economic sanctions. Speaking with hosts David Gura and Christina Ruffini, Taylor says European allies are increasing their support for Kyiv and argues that Ukraine needs greater access to military technology, including Starlink connectivity, to target Russian missile launchers. (Source: Bloomberg)

Allegations of Eritrean troop incursions into Tigray deepen the rift with Ethiopia, threatening fragile peace in the region.

IRGC warns against ignoring waterway's 'security and rules' as CENTCOM says US disabled vessel trying to run blockade.

India’s Cockroach Janta Party leaders say the Modi government is ‘waging war’ on its own citizens.

US President Donald Trump on Saturday urged Ukraine to replace Volodymyr Zelensky with a new leader, criticising him over strikes on Russian oil refineries that have contributed to high diesel prices ahead of the US midterm elections. Trump told reporters at the White House that he had told Zelensky to "do what you want" against Russia, but "don't hit refineries". "He better damn well stop," Trump said, adding that he believes "it's time for Ukraine to get a new president" who would agree to end the war. We discuss the latest developments with our guest, Pyotr Kurzin, host of The Global Gambit.

At the media briefing, CJP’s co-convenor Saurav Das said that “the state is at a war with its own citizens”

Trump has called for Ukraine to hold elections, implying Zelenskyy missed opportunities to end the war with Russia.

When 60,000 football fans gathered in Jeddah for the Arabian Gulf Cup on Tuesday, they inadvertently highlighted the vulnerability of major sports events hosted by Gulf monarchies to the wars raging across the region. The previous day, Saudi Arabia resumed strikes on Yemen’s Iran-allied Houthi rebels after a four-year ceasefire collapsed. That truce had originally followed a Houthi attack on an oil facility near Jeddah’s Formula One track during a practice session. While the two-week football...

A US fighter jet bombed a commercial cargo ship in the Gulf of Oman, according to CENTCOM.

Families of Dominicans in Russia say the men left for civilian jobs and ended up in military training. The government now counts 22 formal cases. The post Dominican Republic Seeks 22 Citizens in Russia’s War appeared first on The Rio Times.

Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey wants to help British voters with the cost of living while staying within the limits of his country’s stretched public finances. To square this circle, he’s planning a series of strictly short-term giveaways — and hoping the war in Iran comes to an end.

A desperate junta is in a war of attrition against ethnic militias and and civilian resistance.

US leader suggests Zelenskyy has not done enough to end the war amid tensions with Kyiv over a diesel deal with Russia.

US President Donald Trump has called for Ukraine to replace President Volodymyr Zelensky, accusing him of rejecting multiple opportunities to end the war with Russia. “I think it’s time for Ukraine to get a new president,” Trump told reporters at the White House on Saturday. “Zelensky could have settled this war many times, many many times, and he chooses not to,” Trump said. The US president suggested that Ukrainians should choose a new leader capable of negotiating an agreement to end the...

Demonstrations in London, Berlin, and Rome denounce ongoing Israeli attacks on Gaza 'ceasefire' anniversary.

Ukraine's leader had said the deal with Russia to release diesel into the US would help Moscow fund the war.

Fighting is intensifying between Yemeni government forces and Houthi rebel group.

War-driven prices for silver are threatening nagra makers in northern India.