China accused the U.S. of violating international law by grabbing a merchant vessel that last docked in Venezuela and was accused of dodging U.S. sanctions while flying a Russian flag.

While second- and third-rung lines can no longer aspire to grow into the big leagues unless they have very deep pockets, there is plenty of scope to avoid being trampled by the behemoths and quietly grow by trading on strengths, writes Jeremy Masters.

Pope Leo XIV, the Catholic Church’s first ever American leader, appears to signal a more inclusive leadership style than his predecessor.

They’re at it again.

Russia-bound oil tanker suffered a drone attack in the Black Sea that prompted it to request Turkish coastguard assistance and divert from its course, according to a notice by Lloyd’s List Intelligence and a separate maritime security source.