Japan FM Says Tokyo ‘Determined’ to Support Ukraine
Kyiv, Ukraine — Japanese Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa paid a surprise visit Sunday to Kyiv where she said Tokyo was “determined” to keep supporting Ukraine, as the second anniversary of Moscow’s…
2 Hikers on Snowshoes Hit by Avalanche in Italian Alps Are Dead
Rome — Two hikers on snowshoes were killed by an avalanche in the Italian Alps near Switzerland, a rescue service said Sunday. The avalanche occurred around noon Sunday at the 2,200-meter…
5 Trapped in Slovenia Cave After Rainfall Increases Water Levels
LJUBLJANA — Five people are trapped in a cave in southwestern Slovenia, unable to leave because of high water levels caused by heavy rainfall, authorities said Sunday. The group — a…
Italian Foreign Minister Calls For Formation of EU Army
Rome — The European Union should form its own combined army that could play a role in peacekeeping and preventing conflict, Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said. In an interview with…
Police Investigate UK Post Office after IT Problem Leads to Wrongful Theft Accusations
LONDON — U.K. police have opened a fraud investigation into Britain’s Post Office over a miscarriage of justice that saw hundreds of postmasters wrongfully accused of stealing money when a faulty…
French Minister Urges Iran to Stop ‘Destabilizing Acts’
Paris — France’s foreign minister told her Iranian counterpart Saturday that “Iran and its affiliates” must stop “destabilizing acts” that could spark a broader conflict in the Middle East amid the…
Польські фермери розблокують кордон у Медиці сьогодні – страйкарі підписали угоду з урядом
«Європейський союз має підтримати Україну щодо її експорту, але на ті ринки, де ця продукція потрібна», заявив міністр сільського господарства …
Pope Francis Warns Against Ideological Splits in Catholic Church
VATICAN CITY — Amid resistance to some Vatican policy by more conservative factions of the Catholic Church, Pope Francis on Saturday cautioned the faithful against fracturing into groups “based on our…
Pro-Palestinian Protesters Block Bridge Outside UK Parliament
LONDON — Pro-Palestinian protesters blocked roads outside the British parliament in London on Saturday, demanding an immediate cease-fire in the Israel-Hamas war and clashing with police who prevented them from marching…
Global Food Prices Decline From Record Highs in 2022, UN Says — Except for Two Staples
rome — Global prices for food commodities like grain and vegetable oil fell last year from record highs in 2022, when Russia’s war in Ukraine, drought and other factors helped worsen…
Нацбанк: протягом 2023 року міжнародні резерви України зросли на 42%
«Минулого року Україна отримала безпрецедентну світову фінансову підтримку. На рахунки уряду в НБУ надійшло близько 42,7 мільярда доларів США» …
Extreme Cold Leaves Thousands Without Power in Nordic Countries
COPENHAGEN, Denmark — Extremely cold temperatures compounded by gale-force winds and snow wreaked havoc across the Nordic region Thursday, leaving thousands without power while others braved the cold for hours stuck…
Returning Migrants Fight Irregular Migration in Gambia
Gambia’s Immigration Department has launched a manhunt for immigration smugglers after an increase in the death toll of Gambians attempting to cross the Atlantic Ocean into Europe. Some returnees are…
Pope Francis Deeply Concerned by Arrests of Catholic Clergy in Nicaragua
Rome — Pope Francis has urged prayers for Nicaragua where two Catholic bishops,15 priests and two seminarians are in custody, with the most recent arrests taking place on Dec. 31. Observers…
Residents Regroup After Russian Missile Attack on Kyiv
Burned residential buildings, destroyed warehouses, scorched cars — these are the consequences of a Russian missile attack Tuesday morning in Kyiv. According to the mayor’s office, 50 people were injured…
НБУ вперше у 2024 році зміцнив гривню проти долара
На міжбанківському валютному ринку котирування станом на 16:00 становили 38 гривень 7–10 копійок за долар …
UK’s Sunak: Expect to Hold Election in Second Half of Year
London — British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said on Thursday he expected to call a national election in the second half of this year, all but ruling out an earlier vote…
White House Urges Congress to Fund Ukraine Fight
Russia and Ukraine rang in 2024 by attacking each other, as Ukraine continues its quest to push invading Russian forces out. But much of the drama around this conflict is…
Top UN Court to Hear Genocide Case Against Israel Next Week
The Hague — The United Nation’s top court will hear submissions next week from South Africa and Israel after Pretoria opened a case for what it called Israel’s genocidal acts in…
Extreme Cold Grips Nordic Countries as Floods Hit Western Europe
COPENHAGEN, Denmark — Europe experienced stark weather contrasts on Wednesday, with extreme cold and snowstorms disrupting transportation and closing schools in Scandinavia while strong winds and heavy rain in western Europe…
Turkey Opens First Major Trial Into Earthquake Deaths
ISTANBUL — Turkey on Wednesday opened the first major trial linked to the construction of buildings that crumbled in two massive earthquakes that claimed more than 50,000 lives in February 2023….