Japan pivots Indo-Pacific strategy toward Southeast Asia
Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi announced an updated version of her country’s regional strategy in Vietnam last weekend, underlining…
Peter Thiel backs $1bn ocean data centre start-up powered by waves
Peter Thiel is leading a $140mn investment in a US start-up that plans to use wave energy to fuel…
Philippines’ Mayon volcano spews ash
The Mayon Volcano in the Philippines erupted, prompting the evacuation of dozens of surrounding villages, authorities said Sunday. In…
Spirit Airlines winds down operations after bailout talks founder
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US to withdraw thousands of troops from Germany
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered the withdrawal of around 5,000 American troops stationed in Germany, the Pentagon…
Oil jumps to almost $120 as Trump signals extended Hormuz stand-off
Stay informed with free updatesSimply sign up to the Oil myFT Digest — delivered directly to your inbox.Brent crude…
EU weighs giving US data for fewer travel restrictions
The European Union is working on a controversial new deal with the United States that could give US authorities access to…
Colombia highway bomb attack kills 14
A bomb attack on a highway in southwestern Colombia has left 14 people dead, with the authorities blaming dissidents of…
Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ held talks with DP World over Gaza reconstruction
Proposal examined having Emirati company manage supply chains and logistics as part of US plan for devastated enclave
Sudan’s three-year war deepens child and hunger crisis
“The reality for children in Sudan is growing darker hour by hour,” Eva Hinds, spokeswoman for the UN’s children’s…
Tehran says ‘progress’ made in talks with US
Both Trump and Ghalibaf have signaled ‘progress’ in talks to end the war Iran has closed the Strait of…
Why higher pay hasn’t made young adults feel richer
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Italy’s Meloni breaks with Trump over war in Iran, pope
Donald Trump’s attacks on Pope Leo XIV— and a social media post depicting the US president as an AI-generated Jesus…
World’s oldest gorilla celebrates birthday at Berlin Zoo
At 69 years old, Lady Fatou on Monday became not only the Berlin Zoo’s longest-residing tenant but also maintained…
Iran nuclear stand-off hardens after two decades of failed deals
When JD Vance sat down for talks with Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, the head of Iran’s delegation on Saturday for…
Germany news: Protesters block Rheinmetall arms plant
Police have removed pro-Palestinian protesters who glued themselves to the entrance of a Berlin arms factory. Meanwhile, inflation is…
London mayor takes aim at social media companies over disinformation
London mayor Sir Sadiq Khan has accused social media companies of failing to tackle a “dark blizzard of disinformation”…
Trump criticizes NATO over Iran in meeting with Rutte
US President Donald Trump was “absolutely disappointed” during a meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte on Wednesday. The two leaders…
The question over Trump’s ‘historic’ refinery deal: $300bn or $40mn?
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Gunman killed in shootout near Israel’s Istanbul consulate
A gunfight outside the Israeli consulate in Istanbul has left one attacker dead and two others detained, authorities said….