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US President Donald Trump has announced a Russian diesel deal, drawing criticism from Ukraine over the easing of energy sanctions.

This comes as attacks disrupt Saudi air travel, and as European lawmakers call for a tougher response to China.

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1️⃣ 🇸🇦🇾🇪🇺🇸 Riyadh airport attack kills 12: Saudi authorities said an attack on Riyadh's King Khalid airport on Saturday killed 12 people and injured over 300, forcing flights to divert. The Saudi-led coalition blamed the Houthis, who had not immediately commented, while US President Donald Trump considered joining Saudi strikes in Yemen.

2️⃣ 🇹🇼🇨🇳 Lai defends Taiwan's military spending: Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te said on Saturday that increased defence investment was intended to deter war rather than provoke it, while urging regional democracies to protect peace. China's Taiwan Affairs Office accused him of pursuing independence through military means and foreign support, saying his speech undermined stability across the strait.

3️⃣ 🇪🇺🇺🇸 EU backs court against sanctions: The EU rejected threats against the International Criminal Court after Washington announced sanctions freezing its US assets and giving American businesses six months to end dealings with it. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio accused the court of political bias against Americans and Israelis, while the ICC said the measures obstructed justice and vowed to continue its work.

4️⃣ 🇧🇷 Brazil heads for presidential runoff: Senator Flávio Bolsonaro finished ahead of President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva in last Sunday's first-round vote, taking about 47% against 45% and sending Brazil's presidential race to a runoff. Bolsonaro's Liberal Party also doubled its Senate caucus to 28 seats, strengthening its legislative position as both candidates seek support from defeated rivals and non-voters.

5️⃣ 🇪🇺🇨🇳 MEPs call for tougher China response: The European Parliament voted 454 to 86 on Wednesday for a resolution calling for stronger action against China's economic coercion and support for Russia. MEPs urged consideration of the EU's Anti-Coercion Instrument if Beijing exploits Europe's reliance on critical raw materials, as the bloc's trade chief travelled to China for negotiations.

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🇺🇸🇷🇺🇺🇦 Trump agrees Russian diesel deal

US President Donald Trump announced a deal for Russian diesel on Friday, saying it would help reduce fuel prices.

He said Russian President Vladimir Putin had agreed to release more than 300,000 tonnes immediately and another 500,000 in November.

The US Treasury said it was issuing a temporary licence allowing Russian diesel to enter global markets.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy criticised the decision, arguing that easing oil sanctions would finance Russia's war rather than help end it.

The White House had not clarified who would pay or when the fuel would reach buyers.

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1️⃣ 🇪🇸 Sánchez calls an early election: Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez called a late-November general election on Monday, moving the contest forward by roughly eight months amid nationwide anger over housing. His government had failed to pass emergency measures on evictions and property speculation, and he argued that a stronger progressive majority would help address the crisis.

2️⃣ 🇬🇧🇮🇱 Britain retains smaller Jerusalem mission: Israel downgraded Britain's East Jerusalem consulate on Thursday, saying 20 diplomats would leave while seven continued operating with limited responsibilities. Britain said its renamed mission would remain open to serve Palestinians and British nationals, and deferred reciprocal expulsions while discussing how to rebuild its presence.

3️⃣ 🇵🇸🇮🇱 Abbas postpones Palestinian elections: Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas postponed November's legislative elections until next September, extending a voting gap dating back to 2006. The PLO cited conditions in Gaza, the West Bank and East Jerusalem, including alleged Israeli restrictions, while Israel rejected the claim that it obstructed the vote.

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