Brazil
Lula chooses dialogue as Trump becomes the central test of his fourth term
Brazil will defend sovereignty while seeking relief from US tariffs, sanctions and security pressure without weakening its ties with China.
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Brazil
Africa
Ethiopian forces close in on Mekelle as regional-war fears rise
Federal troops and allied militias advanced toward Tigray's capital after renewed combat, while suspected long-range drone attacks and the rupture with Eritrea raised fears that the conflict could spread.
Middle East
Iran's rial falls to new low as central bank offers up to $2 billion
The currency weakened beyond 2.68 million rials per dollar as sanctions, the naval blockade and inflation above 70% drove demand for hard currency and gold despite a state-bank intervention.
India
India's rupee and bonds face renewed pressure as oil rises and Iran diplomacy fades
Elevated oil prices, multi-year highs in global yields and growing expectations of an RBI rate increase left Indian markets exposed during a holiday-shortened week, despite continuing central-bank support.
Africa
Armed group closes Sharara pipeline valve and sharply cuts Libyan oil output
Libya's National Oil Corporation said an unidentified armed group closed valve 7 on the pipeline carrying Sharara crude to Zawiya port, sharply reducing output at the major field.
Middle East
Houthis press toward Yemen's strategic highlands as US strikes remain uncertain
Houthi forces sought control of the Kahboub Mountains after taking the Red Sea coast, while a report that Donald Trump canceled planned US strikes remained unverified and Saudi Arabia intensified its response.
Europe
France regrets human-rights post after dispute with the United States
France's U.N. mission in Geneva withdrew its criticism of Washington over one human-rights vote, potentially clearing an obstacle to approval of Paris's next ambassador to the United States.
Russia
Trump urges Ukraine to stop striking Russian diesel infrastructure
The U.S. president linked Ukrainian attacks on Russian refineries to a global diesel shortage, as disrupted Gulf exports and intensified strikes tightened fuel supplies and raised prices.
Middle East
Pakistan carries Saudi warning to Iran as Houthi attacks widen regional risk
Islamabad urged Tehran to restrain Yemen's Houthis after attacks wounded 73 people in Saudi Arabia, while Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkey coordinated under a defensive security pact.
Latin America
Burnham says Britain will defend its Malvinas position despite pressure from Trump and Milei
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham used his first parliamentary intervention on the dispute to reaffirm London's position after Donald Trump threatened to withdraw support and Javier Milei announced sanctions on companies operating on the islands.
China
Wang Yi urges removal of obstacles before expected Trump-Xi summit
Beijing called for a positive agenda and controlled differences as reciprocal trade restrictions test the fragile truce reached by the two presidents in May.
Brazil
Half of Brazilian voters see a risk of foreign interference in the election
A Datafolha survey found 50% perceive a possibility of external intervention, with views sharply divided by presidential preference and by whether such action is considered harmful.