A Russian tanker carrying 730,000 barrels of crude is en route to Cuba as the island faces nationwide power outages under US economic pressure, with Donald Trump threatening to 'take' the country.
UK bilateral aid to Africa will be cut by nearly £900m by 2028-29, a 56% reduction, impacting schools and clinics in some of the world's poorest countries due to budget shifts.
As Cuba faces severe blackouts and shortages, insiders report Donald Trump may launch aggressive actions to dislodge the government, with Secretary of State Marco Rubio pushing for intervention.
The King hosted a state banquet for Nigerian President Bola Tinubu, praising the profound impact of Nigerian heritage on British culture, from Afrobeats to the Premier League.
The UK Foreign Office is planning to cut up to a quarter of its UK-based diplomatic staff, raising concerns about Britain's ability to navigate complex global challenges post-Brexit and amid Trump's presidency.
From Vietnam to Iraq, European nations have consistently pushed back against American foreign policy demands, revealing deep-seated tensions within the Western alliance.
Donald Trump's comments about a united Ireland and jokes about merging Northern Ireland with the Republic have created geopolitical confusion. The remarks came during a White House event where the fountain turned green, and the Irish Prime Minister appear
Labour leader Keir Starmer met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, emphasizing that the international community must maintain its focus on Ukraine's defense against Russian aggression.
The UK government has successfully evacuated British nationals from Iran since the outbreak of regional hostilities, ensuring their safe return through coordinated diplomatic and logistical efforts.
Norway's parliament unanimously votes for an independent commission to investigate connections between the foreign office and Jeffrey Epstein, following the release of files naming high-profile figures.
Colombian President's official visit to Ecuador reveals mass graves with dozens of bodies, triggering a major diplomatic and humanitarian emergency in South America.
Explicit threats from former President Donald Trump have ignited widespread fear and loathing among Cubans, already grappling with severe economic hardships and political instability.
Former Afghan President Hamid Karzai claims Pakistan aims to create chaos and weakness in Afghanistan, condemning recent airstrikes including one on a hospital.
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A 93-year-old former Belgian diplomat is on trial for the 1961 assassination of Patrice Lumumba, Congo's first prime minister, in a landmark case revisiting colonial-era crimes.
Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever's suggestion to repair relations with Russia to regain access to cheap energy has drawn condemnation from his own foreign minister and other European leaders, who warn it would embolden Putin.
Iran's foreign minister demands clarification on reports that Saudi Crown Prince privately urged Trump to 'hit Iranians hard' while publicly opposing strikes. Iranian attacks escalate across Gulf region.
Russia has agreed to stop enlisting Kenyan citizens to fight in Ukraine following diplomatic talks in Moscow. Kenyan officials estimate over 1,000 nationals were sent to the frontlines.
Donald Trump declares he can do 'anything I want' with Cuba as US oil blockade causes total power blackout, amid negotiations demanding regime change.
The Foreign Office has elevated risk levels for British nationals in multiple destinations following regional escalations. Key updates include shelter-in-place orders for UAE, security incidents in Cyprus, and infrastructure collapse in Cuba.
Human Rights Watch reveals El Salvador is forcibly disappearing deportees from the US under a Trump-era deal, with allegations of torture and rights violations.
As tensions escalate with Iran, President Trump's pattern of blaming others puts UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer in the firing line over Britain's refusal to grant US military access.
MetroTalk readers discuss whether Donald Trump's actions against Iran have severed US alliances with nations like Canada and Australia, leaving only autocratic regimes as partners.
The UK Foreign Office has updated travel advisories for 69 nations, including the UAE and Pakistan, with warnings against all travel to 14 countries and restrictions for others.
Pat McFadden, a senior minister, describes Donald Trump as 'very transactional' and states the UK is not obliged to support every US request, particularly regarding Iran and the Strait of Hormuz.
US citizens in the Middle East express anger and betrayal over the Trump administration's lack of evacuation planning following US-Israel strikes on Iran, with many describing chaotic attempts to leave the region.
China maintains communication with the US regarding Donald Trump's planned visit despite his threats to delay it unless Beijing helps secure the vital Strait of Hormuz trade route.
Donald Trump says the US could 'do what we have to' regarding Cuba, but only after his Iran war ends, following a rare anti-government riot in Havana over blackouts.
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez is making headlines for his firm diplomatic stance against former US President Donald Trump's policies, as discussed in a recent podcast analysis.
Iran's new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei was allegedly secretly flown to Russia for life-saving leg surgery after surviving a US airstrike, according to Kuwaiti newspaper Al-Jarida.