Former Nigerian Oil Minister Cleared in London Bribery Trial

LONDON —  A London jury on Wednesday acquitted former Nigerian oil minister Diezani Alison-Madueke of six…

India, Canada Pledge Faster Push on Trade and Security at G7 Meeting

EVIAN, FRANCE — Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney met on the…

India to Draw Up Farmer Contingency Plans Ahead of El Niño Risk

NEW DELHI — India will prepare district-level contingency plans to help farmers cope with possible low…

Judge Says Najib’s 1MDB Theft Outstrips Attila the Hun

KUALA LUMPUR — A High Court judge has compared the scale of Najib Razak’s looting in…

Zaid Ibrahim Joins PAS, Eyes Return to Parliament

PETALING JAYA — Former law minister Zaid Ibrahim said he has joined Parti Islam Se-Malaysia (PAS)…

White House Ballroom Project Tied to $600 Million Price Tag, Report Says

WASHINGTON — The White House ballroom project initiated by President Donald Trump could cost up to…

Nepal Seeks Chinese Tech and Investment to Boost Jobs, Says FM

BEIJING — Nepal’s new government must harness Chinese technology and persuade investors it is open for…

Iraqi PM Al-Zaidi to Visit Washington in Mid‑July to Deepen Economic Ties

BAGHDAD — Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al‑Zaidi will travel to Washington in mid‑July to strengthen strategic…

Turkey warns Russia over Black Sea moves, offers to mediate Kyiv-Moscow talks

ANKARA — Turkey’s foreign minister told his Russian counterpart on Tuesday that Ankara expects steps in…

South Africa’s Ramaphosa Rejects Blaming Migrants for Economic Woes

JOHANNESBURG — President Cyril Ramaphosa urged South Africans on Tuesday not to scapegoat migrants for the…

UK, EU to Hold Second Summit on July 22 as Starmer Seeks Reset

LONDON — Britain and the European Union will meet for a second summit on July 22…

G-7 Urges Stronger Pressure on Russia as Zelensky Meets Leaders in Evian

EVIAN-LES-BAINS, FRANCE —G-7 leaders meeting in Evian, France, agreed on June 16 to ramp up pressure…