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Mexico's cartels exploit loopholes in US energy business for fuel smuggling

Cartel-linked smugglers are moving cut-rate diesel from the US into Mexico using falsified customs records, fake companies, and tanker ships disguised as legitimate trade.

Members of Mexico's National Guard patrol along the primary fence on the Mexico-US border, in Tijuana
General view of the Iranian Consulate where Iran holds nuclear talks with so-called E3 group of France, Britain and Germany, in Istanbul, Turkey, July 25, 2025.

Iran deal is over, says Tehran

Police officers work near a crane believed to have been used in what the French Interior Ministry said was a robbery at the Louvre museum during which jewellery was stolen, in Paris, France, October 19, 2025

Thieves steal priceless jewels from Louvre museum in Paris in daring daylight heist

Supporters of Kuomintang (KMT) party attend a rally against the recall campaign ahead of a vote for lawmakers, in Taipei, Taiwan July 25, 2025.

Taiwan opposition party's firebrand new leader pledges peace with China


Banks in talks with US treasury to lend $20 billion to Argentina

Major US banks are in talks with the US Treasury to provide up to $20 billion in loans to Argentina, alongside a new $20 billion US currency swap line.

US President Donald Trump attends lunch with Argentina's President Javier Milei in the Cabinet Room at the White House in Washington, DC, US, October 14, 2025.

Violent anti-Israel protests undermine Pakistan's diplomatic success

Threat analyst Israr Ahmed Rajput says the TLP terror group planned the protests to erode the government’s hard-won diplomatic credibility

Trucks and containers block Ravi Bridge as supporters of Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) supporters march during a solidarity march for Gaza in Lahore, Pakistan, October 10, 2025.

Four dead, at least 20 wounded in South Carolina island shooting

The Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office responded to Willie’s Bar and Grill shortly before 1 a.m. local time.

Police van in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, January 31, 2025; illustrative.

France's Macron reappoints former prime minister Lecornu as PM as political crisis deepens

In naming Lecornu, Macron risks the wrath of his political rivals, who have argued that the best way out of the political crisis was for Macron to either hold snap elections or resign.

French outgoing Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu delivers a statement in the courtyard at the Hotel Matignon in Paris after launching a series of talks with political parties' leaders as France faces a political crisis following the announcement of the resignation of the new government, France.

World leaders mark second anniversary since Oct. 7, call for end to war and hostage release

Leaders issues their respective statements as the war in Gaza may end if Trump's 20-point peace plan is fully implemented.

A girl walks through an installation of flowers at the site of the Nova festival where partygoers were killed and kidnapped, on the two-year anniversary of the deadly October 7, 2023 attack on Israel by Hamas from Gaza, in Reim, southern Israel, October 7, 2025.

Inspired by Thatcher, Japan's PM-in-waiting Takaichi smashes glass ceiling

Although Takaichi has pledged to increase the number of female cabinet ministers, an area where Japan has lagged its G7 peers, polls show her conservative positions chime more with men than women.

 Sanae Takaichi, the newly elected leader of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), poses in the party leader's office after the LDP leadership election in Tokyo, Japan, October 4, 2025.

French PM Sebastien Lecornu has resigned, BFM TV says

Lecornu has been serving as France's Prime Minister since September 9. 

French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu delivers a statement at the Hotel Matignon in Paris, on October 3, 2025, before a round of consultations with political parties ahead of the announcement of the new government

Hospital fire kills at least six patients in India's Jaipur, officials say

The blaze, suspected to have been caused by a short circuit, started in the intensive care unit (ICU) of the Sawai Man Singh Hospital.

An injured person receives treatment at the Karur Government Medical College hospital, following a stampede incident at an election campaign rally held by Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam party, in Karur district of Tamil Nadu, India, September 28, 2025.

Patriot rallies in Australia and the UK signal a backlash against radical left and Islamists

Organizers promote national identity and tougher immigration policies while governments and media argue that the rallies enable far-right actors.

Protesters hold flags and banners on the day of an anti-immigration rally organised by British anti-immigration activist Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, also known as Tommy Robinson, in London, Britain, September 13, 2025.

Saudi Arabia to support Yemeni government with around $368 million, source says

The grant will be from the Saudi Development and Reconstruction Program for Yemen.

 Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman attends a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia December 6, 2023.

Russian jets enter Estonia's airspace in latest test for NATO

Three fighter jets stayed in Estonian airspace for 12 minutes before being forced to withdraw.

A drone carries a Russian flag at a training ground during the joint Russia-Belarus "Zapad-2025" military drills near Borisov, Belarus September 15, 2025