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Why diesel prices are rising more than crude oil

Prices at the pump for diesel and other fuels are hitting fresh highs as the wars and the Middle East and Ukraine have not only choked off crude supplies, but also damaged refineries, with the resulting capacity constraints increasingly being felt.

German auto workers stage mass protests in bid to save jobs

German automotive workers held nationwide protests on Monday calling for government and management action to protect jobs and factories in an industry facing severe headwinds.

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US, Iran chief negotiators in Qatar for nuclear talks

Iran's chief negotiator joined his US counterpart in Qatar on Tuesday ahead of indirect talks between the two rivals aimed at reviving a landmark nuclear deal, officials and media said.

Bunkers, barricades for showcase Hindu pilgrimage in Indian Kashmir

Indian flags fluttering over a sea of khaki army tents will form the backdrop to a mass pilgrimage starting this week in Kashmir that Delhi's Hindu nationalist government hopes will reinforce its claims to the blood-soaked territory.

US strike kills jihadist leader in Syria

A US drone strike in northwestern Syria killed a Yemeni leader of a local jihadist group affiliated to Al-Qaeda, the US military and a Syrian war monitor said.

Asian markets bounce as China eases quarantine measures

Most Asian markets reversed early losses Tuesday and oil continued its recent rally after China slashed the quarantine time for visitors, fuelling hope for a boost to the embattled economy.

Hong Kong's history: From backwater to trading metropolis

Modern-day Hong Kong is best known for its sprawl of skyscrapers and role as a bustling financial hub and regional trade conduit off the southern coast of mainland China.

'Shoot them dead': Philippine president Duterte in his own words

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, who steps down on Thursday, was infamous for his foul-mouthed tirades, off-colour jokes, and threats to kill people.

Macron seeks allies as new French parliament opens

France's lower house of parliament reopens Tuesday after an election upset for President Emmanuel Macron whose centrist allies are little closer to building a stable majority, putting Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne's job potentially on the line.

Brazil's Petrobras board approves Bolsonaro choice as president

The board of directors at Brazilian oil giant Petrobras on Monday approved President Jair Bolsonaro's pick to be the state-controlled company's chief.

Protesters meet Ecuador govt after rejecting fuel price cut

Indigenous protesters in Ecuador met with the government on Monday in an attempt to end nationwide demonstrations against high living costs that have rocked the country for two weeks.

G7 denounces 'war crime' as Russian strike kills shoppers

A Russian missile strike on a crowded mall in central Ukraine killed at least 13 people Monday in what Group of Seven leaders branded "a war crime" during a meeting in Germany where they looked to step up sanctions on Moscow.

UK bid to override N.Ireland Brexit trade pact clears first hurdle

The UK government's bid to scrap parts of post-Brexit trade arrangements in Northern Ireland cleared its first hurdle on Monday, despite EU warnings it is illegal and could spark a trade war.

As Ukraine fallout worsens, G7 seeks to woo fence-sitters

The five emerging powers -- Argentina, India, Indonesia, Senegal and South Africa -- have become the object of the G7 industrialised powers' charm offensive, as the club of rich nations seeks to build a broader support base in their backing for Kyiv.

Investment vehicle probed over merger with Trump media company

The investment vehicle seeking to merge with Donald Trump's social media venture disclosed Monday that it received federal subpoenas, delaying and potentially derailing the transaction.

Russian strike kills Ukrainian shoppers as G7 agrees more sanctions

A Russian missile strike on a crowded mall in central Ukraine killed at least 10 people Monday, as G7 leaders in Germany discussed fresh sanctions against Moscow and pledged continuing support for Kyiv.

Russia fails to pay debt but denies default

Russia said Monday that two of its debt payments were blocked from reaching creditors, pushing the country closer to its first foreign default in a century due to sanctions over the Ukraine offensive.

Blood and fears as Russian missile hits flats in east Ukraine city

A man's body still wearing one slipper lay in a courtyard in the centre of Sloviansk in east Ukraine Monday after a morning strike hit apartment blocks in the strategic city.

NATO allies to boost high readiness forces to 300,000

NATO allies will boost high readiness forces to "well over 300,000" troops as they strengthen their defences in response to Russia's war on Ukraine, alliance chief Jens Stoltenberg said Monday.

Protesters reject Ecuador president's 'insensitive' fuel price cut

Indigenous protesters in Ecuador vowed Monday to continue a disruptive country-wide protest against high living costs, rejecting a fuel price cut announced by the government as insufficient and "insensitive."

Turkey's troubled lira rallies on 'backdoor capital controls'

Turkey's beleaguered lira extended its biggest rally of the year on Monday in response to a new rule that effectively forces many banks to part with some of their foreign currency.

Frustration and hope: the African migrants in limbo in Rwanda

Ismail Hmdan Banaga says he's had a "frustrating and fruitless" time waiting in vain in Rwanda for his Canadian asylum request to be approved.

UK MPs to vote on bill to override N.Ireland Brexit pact

British lawmakers will on Monday get their first chance to vote on a government bill to overhaul post-Brexit trade arrangements in Northern Ireland, despite EU warnings it is illegal and could spark a trade war.

Ecuador to cut fuel prices that sparked protests

Ecuadoran President Guillermo Lasso announced Sunday that the country will cut fuel prices, which had sparked weeks of demonstrations, though not by as much as protesters have demanded.

As US undoes abortion rights, Chile works to enshrine them

As the United States loses a five-decade-old right to abortion, Chile -- long one of Latin America's most conservative countries -- is gearing up to enshrine the same right in its constitution.

Asian markets extend rally as rate hike fears subside

Asian markets rallied again Monday, building on last week's advances and following a strong performance on Wall Street as speculation that inflation may have peaked tempered expectations about central bank interest rate hikes.

'Number one adviser': Philippine First Lady to play key role

The Philippines' new first lady Louise Araneta-Marcos insists she has no interest in joining her husband's government -- but observers say she is likely to hold major sway.

From pariah to president: Marcos Jr takes over Philippines' top job

Ferdinand Marcos Jr, whose dictator father and namesake plundered and brutalised the Philippines, has reached the end of a decades-long campaign to rehabilitate the family brand: the presidency.

UK bill to override N.Ireland Brexit deal back in parliament

A UK government bill proposing an overhaul to a post-Brexit deal in Northern Ireland returns to parliament on Monday, despite EU warnings it is illegal and could spark a trade war.

Ecuador warns protests could force halt to oil production

Ecuador's energy ministry warned Sunday that oil production had reached a "critical" level and could be halted entirely within 48 hours if protests and roadblocks continue in the crisis-wracked South American country.

Iraqi PM visits Saudi Arabia and Iran to discuss regional stability

Iraq's prime minister met with leaders in rivals Saudi Arabia and Iran on Sunday, discussing regional stability as part of Baghdad's efforts to mediate between the two Middle East heavyweights.

Wake held in Brazil for slain British journalist

Grieving family and friends paid their last respects Sunday to British journalist Dom Phillips who was murdered in the Amazon earlier this month along with his local guide.

Long road ahead to hammer out UN biodiversity blueprint

Delegates from almost 200 nations have made little progress towards hammering out a blueprint for a global pact to protect nature from human activity, after almost a week of difficult talks in Nairobi.

Police break up Istanbul Pride march, detain over 150

Turkish police on Sunday forcibly intervened in a Pride march in Istanbul, detaining more than 150 demonstrators and an AFP photographer, AFP journalists on the ground and an NGO reported.

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