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Reliance Industries remains a key player in the global oil market, continuing to import a significant portion of Russian oil despite U.S. tariffs, highlighting India's complex trading relationships and its resistance to cutting ties with Moscow.
The financial markets reacted negatively to political turbulence in France, with the Prime Minister's confidence vote contributing to a decline in banking stocks and raising concerns over the country's economic outlook.
Tensions remain high in the Middle East following the assassination of a prominent Houthi leader in Israel, alongside ongoing Israeli military operations in Gaza and Syria, indicating a complex geopolitical landscape that risks further conflict.
Europe's call to reimpose sanctions on Iran comes amid calls for renewed nuclear talks and the Kremlin's struggle to maintain control over domestic narratives in Ukraine amidst Ukrainian attacks affecting Russian fuel supply.
The U.S. and China are looking to resume trade negotiations with high-level talks, reflecting attempts to stabilize economic relations, while the global landscape is impacted by tariffs and policy changes under the Trump administration that are reshaping international trade dynamics.

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U.S. Tariffs on India Skirt Its Biggest Buyer of Russian Oil wsj.com 9 hours ago by Tripti Lahiri
Reliance Industries accounts for about a third of the Russian oil India imports.
Key Houthi Leader Killed in Israeli Airstrike wsj.com 11 hours ago by Sudarsan Raghavan
Days of confusion over the fate of one of the leaders of the Houthi rebel movement in Yemen ended when the militia said its prime minister had…
Former Ukrainian Parliamentary Leader Shot Dead wsj.com 12 hours ago by James Marson
Andriy Parubiy, killed in the western Ukrainian city of Lviv, was known for his hard line against Russia.
While Trump Rattles the World, China Basks in the Limelight wsj.com a day ago by Yaroslav Trofimov
The leaders of three of the world’s four most powerful nations will meet in China this weekend to discuss how to react to the upending of the …
Even the Injured Are Struggling to Get Out of Gaza wsj.com a day ago by Anat Peled
Despite the Israeli government’s quiet planning to relocate Palestinians from Gaza, it remains difficult for most Gazans to leave the enclave,…
When the Kremlin Failed to Brainwash Them as Children, They Plotted Their Escape wsj.com a day ago by Oksana Grytsenko
Dozens of Ukrainian children have defied a decade under Russia’s propaganda machine in occupied Ukraine and fled to Kyiv-held territory.
Israel Recovers Bodies of Two More Hostages From Gaza wsj.com a day ago by Feliz Solomon
The bodies were recovered as Israel’s military presses ahead with a planned expansion of fighting that has raised fears for the safety of othe…
Israeli Troops Raid Site Deep Inside Syria, Damascus Says wsj.com 2 days ago by Dov Lieber
The hourslong ground operation overnight was backed by airstrikes, according to Syrian state media.
Europe Moves to Reimpose Sanctions on Iran for Nuclear Work wsj.com 2 days ago by Laurence Norman
The move by the U.K., France and Germany aims to pressure Iran back into nuclear talks with the U.S.
Trump Leads White House Meeting on Ending Gaza War wsj.com 3 days ago by Robbie Gramer
Wednesday’s meeting, which included U.S. and Israeli officials, was an attempt to renew peacemaking efforts as Israel looks to head off effort…
Iran Not Yet Allowing Inspectors Into Main Nuclear Sites, Says U.N. Atomic Agency Chief wsj.com 3 days ago by Michael R. Gordon
The director’s comments come as European powers prepare to reimpose international sanctions on Iran.
Kim and Putin to Join Xi in Show of Unity at Beijing Military Parade wsj.com 3 days ago by Brian Spegele
The meeting will provide powerful optics as Beijing asserts itself as a leader of countries seeking to upend the U.S.-led international order.
France PM’s Confidence Vote Rattles Markets, Sinks Banking Stocks wsj.com 5 days ago by Elena Vardon
Financial markets were now recognizing the looming challenges for the EU’s second-largest economy and the CAC index shed around 2% in early tr…
The New Acronym Driving South Korea’s Summit With Trump: MASGA wsj.com 7 days ago by Timothy W. Martin
Seoul is betting that helping to “Make America Shipbuilding Great Again” will earn it a better deal with Washington.
North Korea Has a Secret Long-Range Missile Base Near Chinese Border, Report Says wsj.com 10 days ago by Timothy W. Martin
The previously undisclosed site could potentially store intercontinental ballistic missiles capable of striking the U.S. mainland, according t…
This 95-Year-Old Dreams of Walking Home to North Korea wsj.com 11 days ago by Dasl Yoon
After seven decades in the South, a former POW has a final wish: to spend his twilight inside a Kim regime he never stopped fighting for.
The U.K. Tried to Clamp Down on Migration—and Wound Up With an Unprecedented Wave wsj.com 3 days ago by Max Colchester
Britain’s post-Brexit visa program, meant to attract lower numbers of skilled workers, soon backfired. The debacle drew populist Nigel Farage …
Vance’s British Vacation Is Latest Sign of White House’s Soft Spot for U.K. wsj.com 22 days ago by David Luhnow
Vice President JD Vance arrived in Britain to kick off a 10-day visit that includes a weekend stay with U.K. Foreign Secretary David Lammy, fo…
Bank of England Cuts Rates After Tight Vote wsj.com 24 days ago by Paul Hannon
The U.K. central bank lowered its key rate for the fifth time in a year as it seeks to balance a pickup in inflation against a cooling jobs ma…
Trump Sought Escape on His Summer Golf Vacation. Some Scots Thought Otherwise. wsj.com a month ago by James Hookway
A small group of protesters greeted the president at his golf course on Scotland’s west coast.
Hopes Rise for U.S.-Europe Trade Deal as Trump Visits Scotland wsj.com a month ago by Max Colchester
Trump and Ursula von der Leyen, a top EU top official, are set to meet Sunday during president’s golf trip.
Opinion | The U.N.’s Days in Lebanon Are Numbered wsj.com a day ago by The Editorial Board
A failed peacekeeping mission gets $150 million more out of Trump on its way out.
Opinion | Trump’s Venezuelan War Games wsj.com a day ago by The Editorial Board
Is this U.S. warship deployment preparing for more than fighting drug cartels in the Caribbean?
Opinion | Snapback Sanctions Hit Iran wsj.com a day ago by Michael Singh
Actually enforcing them will require hard work by Western politicians, diplomats and experts.
Opinion | Antisemitism Rears Its Head in France Again wsj.com a day ago
To eliminate it, as with any other deadly virus, look for the host on which it depends.
Opinion | China Is No Future Adversary wsj.com a day ago
The Communist Party is a current adversary—and future enemy.
Opinion | Taiwan Gets Serious About Deterrence wsj.com 2 days ago by The Editorial Board
Its defense budget might go even higher if the U.S. could ship the weapons.
Mexico’s Cartels Are Exporting Their Bloody Rivalry to Ecuador and Beyond wsj.com 4 days ago by Ryan Dubé
The two most powerful drug rings are locked in a turf war over control of a key South American smuggling route. The bodies are piling up.
Mexican Cartel Patriarch Pleads Guilty to U.S. Drug Charges wsj.com 5 days ago by José de Córdoba
Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada, the Sinaloa cartel’s leader for 40 years, was charged with smuggling tons of drugs into the U.S.
Canada to Remove 25% Tariff on Some U.S. Goods wsj.com 8 days ago by Paul Vieira
The move is seen as a sign of goodwill from Ottawa as it tries to reset its trading relationship with the U.S.
Police Helicopter Downed by Drone in Colombia, Killing 12 wsj.com 9 days ago by Juan Forero
A Black Hawk was attacked by cocaine-trafficking group, officials said, the latest in an escalating series of drone attacks against security f…
Canada PM Carney Touts ‘Productive’ Call With President Trump Over Trade wsj.com 9 days ago by Paul Vieira
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and President Trump agreed to reconvene shortly to discuss further.
Eurozone’s Big Economies Show Few Signs of Rising Inflation as ECB Mulls Next Steps wsj.com 2 days ago by Joshua Kirby
The results support the slim possibility of a fresh cut to interest rates next month.
Old-School Artillery Survives and Thrives in the Drone Age wsj.com 3 days ago by Alistair MacDonald
Even as UAVs flood the Ukrainian battlefield, the howitzer’s simplicity and firepower plays a key role.
Trump Wants European Troops in Ukraine. Europe’s Voters Aren’t Convinced. wsj.com 4 days ago by Stacy Meichtry
The public is wary of the push that some governments are making to deploy thousands of troops in Ukraine if a peace deal is reached.
Israeli Backlash Builds Against Macron’s Push for Palestinian State wsj.com 6 days ago by Matthew Dalton
The decision has galvanized Israeli hard-liners and drawn an accusation from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that President Emmanuel Macron …
Europe’s Fragile Energy Lifeline Exposed by Ukraine’s Strikes in Russia wsj.com 8 days ago by Bojan Pancevski
Ukraine’s attacks, encouraged by President Trump, have disrupted flows and triggered angry reactions from regional leaders.
Top Chinese Trade Negotiator Set to Head to U.S. as Talks Resume wsj.com 5 days ago by Lingling Wei
Li Chenggang is expected to travel to Washington this week in a sign that the U.S. and China seek to establish regular dialogue.
The Test That Rules Chinese Society wsj.com 9 days ago by Ruixue Jia
The gaokao is China’s college entrance exam, but it shapes the country and its people far beyond the classroom.
China’s Xi Reminds Tibet That Beijing Is in Charge wsj.com 9 days ago by Chun Han Wong
The trip underscores Beijing’s focus on tightening party control over ethnic minorities, especially in the restive region.
China’s Economy Shows Signs of Slowing, Raising Pressure on Beijing wsj.com 16 days ago by Jason Douglas
The Chinese economy lost some momentum in July, backing the case for policymakers to snap out of wait-and-see mode and stimulate growth.
China Creates World’s No. 1 Shipbuilder, Driven by Rivalry With U.S. wsj.com 19 days ago by Clarence Leong
In a $16 billion merger, Beijing is looking to counter President Trump’s moves to rebuild American shipyards.
Decades After Genocide, Rwanda Emerges as Aggressive Regional Power wsj.com 7 days ago by Michael M. Phillips
The tiny country has evolved from an object of sympathy into a controversial and feared powerhouse.
Sudan’s Famine Enters Dangerous New Phase wsj.com 16 days ago by Nicholas Bariyo
Here’s what to know as critical farmlands get dragged into the country’s devastating civil war.
Refugees in Africa Fight Over Food as U.S. Aid Cuts Take Hold wsj.com 19 days ago by Nicholas Bariyo
The impact of America’s cuts is rippling across the continent.
In a Country Trump Says Nobody’s Heard Of, Tariffs Bring Chaos wsj.com a month ago by Alexandra Wexler
President Trump promised Africa that trade would replace aid, but in one of the world’s poorest countries his administration is slashing both.
Africa Wants Its Critical Minerals to Yield Jobs, Not Just Dollars wsj.com 2 months ago by Nicholas Bariyo
The Trump administration wants to cut deals to secure more of the key materials, but African countries are imposing export restrictions to hel…
The Ukrainian Attacks That Are Forcing Russia to Ration Its Fuel wsj.com 5 days ago by Yaroslav Trofimov
The late Sen. John McCain once called Russia “a gas station with nukes.” Now, because of Ukrainian attacks, it must ration fuel.
Russia Covets This Ukraine Province Above All. These Maps and Charts Show Why. wsj.com 7 days ago by James Marson
Russian President Vladimir Putin thinks he can make a hugely significant strategic gain at the negotiating table rather than on the battlefiel…
Trump Gives Familiar Two-Week Deadline for Next Steps to End War in Ukraine wsj.com 8 days ago by Annie Linskey
President Trump offered a new—and familiar—deadline for the leaders of Russia and Ukraine to move forward with a peace process or else face po…