Trump seeks $100bn for Venezuela oil, but Exxon boss says country 'uninvestable'

US President Donald Trump has asked for at least $100bn  in oil industry spending for Venezuela, but received a lukewarm response at the White House as one executive warned the South American country was currently "uninvestable".

Iran FM says US, Israel directly intervening’ in protests

Iran’s foreign minister accused the United States and Israel on Friday of fueling a growing protest movement in the country, while dismissing the possibility of direct foreign military intervention after US warnings over crackdowns on demonstrators.

Russian forces launch Oreshnik strike in response to Kiev's attack on Putin's residence

In response to Kiev's attack on President Vladimir Putin's residence, Russian servicemen launched a massive strike, including with the Oreshnik missile, on critical Ukrainian targets, the Defense Ministry reported.

Two people shot by US federal agents in Portland, Oregon

US federal agents shot two people in ⁠Portland yesterday afternoon, police said, adding that they were taken to hospital and their conditions were ‍not known.

Russia's Dmitriev Calls on EU 'Warmongers' to Disclose Defense Profits

Russian Direct Investment Fund head and special presidential envoy for economic cooperation with foreign countries, Kirill Dmitriev urged European "warmongers" on Thursday to disclose information about their defense-related earnings.

US Senate rebukes Trump on Venezuela in war powers vote

The US Senate took a major step Thursday toward passing a resolution to rein in President Donald Trump’s military actions in Venezuela - a rare bipartisan rebuke following alarm over the secretive capture of leader Nicolas Maduro.

PLA drills target swarms of suicide drones – Taiwan’s front line of defense

The People’s Liberation Army has released footage of exercises countering swarms of suicide drones, a key element of Taiwan’s asymmetric defense strategy.

US Seizure of Marinera Gross Violation of Principles of International Maritime Law - Russian MFA

Russia calls on US to immediately cease illegal actions against the Marinera and other vessels conducting lawful activities in international waters.