USA temporarily allows purchase of Russian oil

Mar 13, 2026, 7:58 amMar 13, 2026, 7:58 am In view of the sharp rise in oil prices, the USA is allowing countries to temporarily purchase Russian oil that is currently being transported by ship. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.Image: keystone In order to improve supply on the global market, countries are temporarily allowed to […]

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Polish president Nawrocki vetoes law unlocking €44bn in EU defense loans

ByAnna Weglarczyk Published on 12/03/2026 – 22:40 GMT+1 Poland’s president, Karol Nawrocki, has vetoed legislation that would have enabled the country to access nearly €44 billion in European Union defense loans, escalating a political clash with the government of Prime Minister Donald Tusk over how to finance the country’s defense spending. ADVERTISING ADVERTISING The bill […]

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Russia’s deportations of Ukrainian children were crimes against humanity, UN probe concludes – POLITICO

The determination marks a legal escalation. Earlier investigations had documented the removal of Ukrainian children from their homes but stopped short of classifying the practice as a crime against humanity — one of the most serious charges under international law. “The deportation and forcible transfer of children is a grave violation of international law,” Møse […]

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USA and China want to meet for trade talks

President Donald Trump (left) and Chinese President Xi Jinping (right) shake hands during their meeting at Gimhae International Airport in Busan, South Korea, on October 30, 2025.Image: keystone Mar 12, 2026, 8:32 p.mMar 12, 2026, 8:32 p.m A few weeks before US President Donald Trump’s expected visit to China, his Finance Minister Scott Bessent wants […]

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At least 64 dead after landslides in Ethiopia

Mar 12, 2026, 3:06 p.mMar 12, 2026, 3:06 p.m According to authorities, at least 64 people have died in landslides in southern Ethiopia. The actual number of victims could be significantly higher, as around 125 people are still missing. At least 64 people died in landslides in Ethiopia.Image: keystone Heavy rains in the region triggered […]

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