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The boss of Spanish energy giant Repsol said Thursday that his company could boost oil production in Venezuela by more than half over the next year after Washington reauthorised its operations there.

Iran and Russia launched joint naval drills in Iran’s southern waters on February 19, as the United States continues expanding its military presence in the Arabian Sea.

Israel's increased attacks and forcible transfers of Palestinians "raise concerns over ethnic cleansing" in the Gaza Strip and West Bank, the United Nations said Thursday.

Nearly 30 years after the first complaints were filed, the Epstein files remain a masterclass in how the ruling class shields its own. The post Protecting Sex Predators: The Sordid Reality of the Global Power Elite appeared first on Global Research.

I travelled to Zurich, Switzerland, last month to attend the Asia Leaders Series, a forum designed to foster candid exchange between Europe and Asia, offering policymakers, economists and business leaders a trusted setting to engage seriously with global challenges. The event took place on the eve of the World Economic Forum meeting. I was asked to moderate a session on a topic that was hardly novel: US-China rivalry. I approached the event with modest expectations. Strategic competition between...

Key dates in the life of the UK's ex-prince Andrew, King Charles III's younger brother, who was Thursday arrested on suspicion of misconduct during his time as a trade envoy following revelations in the Epstein files.

Did you criticize ICE on Google, Meta (Facebook and Instagram), and Reddit social media platforms? Did you express your contempt when the federal government summarily executed two American citizens for the crime of exercising the First Amendment? If you did, … The post Trump’s DHS Targets ICE Critics on Social Media appeared first on Global Research.

The grandson of the inventor of Reese's Peanut Butter Cups has lashed out at The Hershey Co., accusing the candy company of hurting the Reese's brand by shifting to cheaper ingredients in many products.

The outlook from the company, however, hinted at a volatile economic environment ahead.

A green group has called for long-term measures to tackle overtourism in Hong Kong’s scenic Sai Kung district after the number of tents at a campsite reached more than nine times its capacity on the second day of Lunar New Year, although authorities described the situation as “under control”. Greenpeace said on Thursday that it had counted 585 tents at the Ham Tin Wan and Sai Wan campsites the previous day, far exceeding the designated capacity of 50 at each location. Ham Tin Wan had 450 tents...

Authorities are announcing that DNA found in Nancy Guthrie's home will be analyzed using genetic genealogy. It comes as investigators are canvassing gun stores in Tucson, in hopes of identifying the armed suspect who had an unusual holster. Meanwhile, sources familiar with the case tell NBC News that since Nancy's disappearance, law enforcement has been in touch with officials on both sides of the border. NBC’s Liz Kreutz reports for TODAY.

U.K. police arrested Former Prince Andrew today on suspicion of misconduct in public office, U.K. media reports. And, President Trump is hosting the first-ever Board of Peace meeting today.