Saudi leaders decided earlier this month to join Russia in leading a cartel of oil producers to announce cutting production by two million barrels a day, which could raise prices and help Russia.
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Ethiopian Government and Tigray Rebels Are Set to Begin Peace Talks
Delegations from both sides have traveled to South Africa for the first formal negotiations since the civil war erupted nearly two years ago.
As Immigration Issue Looms, Biden Officials Turn Eye to Latin America
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken, just back from South America, met again with his Mexican counterpart.
The Hunt to Arm Ukraine Leads to Difficult Choices for Some Nations
The U.S. and NATO are scouring the world for new sources of old weapons to send to Ukraine. But it risks as much peril for some nations as it does promise for Kyiv.
Blinken Meets With Gustavo Petro of Colombia Amid Differences
The Biden administration disagrees with President Gustavo Petro’s views on the drug war, Venezuela and Cuba, but hopes to retain the historically strong ties the United States has with Bogotá.
Putin to Announce Ukraine Annexation Plans on Friday
There was no sign that any other country would recognize Russia’s move, but Mr. Putin may try to use the plans to shift attention away from his losses on the battlefield.
Lavrov Blasts Zelensky and Ukraine at UN Security Council Meeting
Insults, accusations and talk of war crimes and nuclear holocaust dominated the world’s premier diplomatic stage on Thursday.
Mass Graves in Izium Renew Focus on Holding Russia Accountable
The U.N. General Assembly voted to allow Ukraine’s president to address the gathering of world leaders with a recorded message next week.
U.S. Will Send $600 Million in Military Supplies to Ukraine
The new shipment continues the Pentagon’s recent trend of sending ammunition that Ukraine needs to carry out heavy fighting in the country’s south, east and northeast.
The U.S. Touts Big Investments for Mexico, Testing Its Nationalist Policies
U.S. officials are looking south for a strategic partner to create a regional manufacturing hub that can rival China. But there are still doubts over Mexico’s willingness to cater to foreign industry.