Igor Sechin

Russia’s Sechin says Taiwan will return to China ‘on schedule’

Russia’s Sechin says Taiwan will return to China ‘on schedule’

BAKU, Oct 27 (Reuters) - One of Russian President Vladimir Putin's closest allies, oil chief Igor Sechin, on Thursday heaped praise on China's leadership, quipping that Taiwan would return to…

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UPDATED: Yachts suspected of links to Russian oligarchs under investigation in UK

UPDATED: Yachts suspected of links to Russian oligarchs under investigation in UK

Transport Secretary Grant Shapps has said a "small number" of yachts moored in the UK are being investigated for suspected links to Russian oligarchs. The boats are unable to leave,…

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UPDATED: UK adds Abramovich, Sechin, Lebedev to Russian sanctions list

UPDATED: UK adds Abramovich, Sechin, Lebedev to Russian sanctions list

LONDON, March 10 (Reuters) - Britain's government said on Thursday it would enable soccer club Chelsea to continue playing matches after it imposed sanctions on its owner, Roman Abramovich, halting his plan to sell the English…

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UPDATED: France seizes Rosneft boss’s yacht as it tried to flee, another cargo ship seized

UPDATED: France seizes Rosneft boss’s yacht as it tried to flee, another cargo ship seized

PARIS, March 3 (Reuters) - French customs have seized a yacht belonging to Rosneft ROSN.MM boss Igor Sechin as it tried to leave the Mediterranean port of La Ciotat in a breach of EU…

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Iran claims responsibility for downing two US warplanes

Iran has claimed responsibility for shooting down two US warplanes. Two American crewmembers were...

Malta News Briefing – Friday 3 April 2026

EP delegation raises concerns on use of funds in Malta A delegation from the European Parliament’...

Libya’s Haftar acquires combat drones despite UN embargo

Eastern Libya's military leader, Khalifa Haftar, has acquired what appear to be Chinese and Turkish ...

Extreme weather batters Italy’s Adriatic regions, cutting roads and rail lines

Italy has been effectively split along its Adriatic side after nearly 72 hours of severe weather bat...

Britain eyes summer deadline for EU reset deal

A deal to re-align key parts of the U.K. economy with the European Union is on course to be reached ...

CDU/CSU calls for cannabis rethink 2 years in

Government ministers from Germany's conservative CDU and CSU parties on Wednesday called for changes...

Hopes dim for swift end to Iran war after Trump speech, oil prices surge anew

Hopes for a swift end to the Middle East war faded on Thursday after U.S. President Donald Trump vow...

Updated – Malta News Briefing – Thursday 2 April 2026

Updated 0900 IAC Invests in Malta Aviation Hub, Safeguards Jobs and Expands Workforce: Internatio...

China Raises Alarm Over Japan’s Missile Deployment

China has expressed deep concern over Japan’s decision to deploy long-range missiles in Kumamoto and...

Malta’s economic momentum shows resilience as confidence cools slightly

Malta’s economy continued to exhibit solid performance in early 2026, with business activity and sen...