Huge Fire Engulfs Warehouse in Russia Outside of St Petersburg
MOSCOW — A huge fire tore through a large warehouse used by Russia’s largest online retailer south of St. Petersburg on Saturday morning. The blaze covered an area of 70,000 square…
Global Protests Draw Thousands in London, Elsewhere in Pro-Palestinian Marches
LONDON — Children joined thousands of other demonstrators making their way through central London for a pro-Palestinian march Saturday, part of a global day of action against the longest and deadliest…
Bear Rescued From Bombed-Out Ukrainian Zoo Finds New Home in Scotland
london — An unlikely refugee from the war in Ukraine — a rare Asiatic black bear — arrived at his new home in Scotland on Friday and quickly took to a…
Turkish Soldiers Killed Defending Base in Iraq’s Kurdish Region
istanbul — Five Turkish soldiers were killed Friday in an attack on a military base in northern Iraq’s semi-autonomous Kurdish region, the Turkish Defense Ministry said. Authorities blamed Kurdish militants. Eight…
Belarusian Journalist on Trial for Covering Protests, Faces Years in Prison
TALLINN, Estonia — A Belarusian journalist went on trial Friday on charges linked to his professional work covering protests, the latest move in a government crackdown on dissent. Photojournalist Alyaksandr Zyankou…
Human Rights Watch Accuses Israel of War Crimes, Criticizes ‘Selective Outrage’ of Allies
In its annual report published Thursday, Human Rights Watch accused Israel of war crimes and said many governments were expressing “selective outrage” over atrocities committed in the conflict in Gaza….
China’s Xi Says Wants Closer EU Ties in Meeting with Belgium PM
Shanghai — China is willing to strengthen relations with Europe, President Xi Jinping said on Friday, at a meeting with Belgian Prime Minister Alexander De Croo in Beijing. De Croo arrived…
China, Russia Trade Soared In 2023 As Commerce with US Sank
BEIJING — Trade between China and Russia hit a record high in 2023, official data from Beijing showed on Friday, as commerce with the United States fell for the first time…
North Korea to Welcome Russian Tourists, the First Since Pandemic, Report Says
SEOUL, South Korea — Russian tourists reportedly going on a ski trip to North Korea will be the first international travelers to visit the country since its borders closed in 2020…
US, UK Strike Back at Several Houthi Sites in Yemen
pentagon — The United States and Britain have launched a massive attack against Iranian-backed Houthis inside Yemen in retaliation for more than two dozen recent attacks against vessels transiting international shipping…
Turkey, Bulgaria and Romania Sign Deal to Tackle Black Sea Mines
ISTANBUL — Turkey, Bulgaria and Romania on Thursday signed an agreement to jointly tackle drifting sea mines that have threatened Black Sea shipping since the start of the Ukraine war. Turkish…
Hundreds Honor Ukrainian Poet-Soldier Killed in Action
KYIV, Ukraine — Hundreds of people attended a ceremony Thursday honoring the memory of renowned Ukrainian poet Maksym Kryvtsov, who was killed in action while serving as a soldier in the…
Dozens of Leaders to Gather in Davos for Annual World Economic Forum
London — More than 60 world leaders will join hundreds of business executives and campaigners at the Swiss ski resort of Davos Monday for the five-day annual meeting of the World…
Poland’s President Announces Plan to Pardon 2 Convicted Politicians
WARSAW, POLAND — Polish President Andrzej Duda announced Thursday that he plans to once again pardon two senior politicians who were arrested in his presidential palace earlier this week, in a…
WEF Davos Summit: Disinformation ‘Biggest Global Risk’ in 2024
More than 60 world leaders will join hundreds of business executives and campaigners at the Swiss ski resort of Davos for the five-day annual meeting of the World Economic Forum,…
Belarus Sends Children From Occupied Parts of Ukraine for Training With Belarusian Army
TALLINN, Estonia — Belarus state television reported Wednesday that authorities sent a recently arrived group of Ukrainian children from occupied Ukraine to train with the Belarusian military to learn how to…
Russia-North Korea Military Cooperation Under UN Spotlight
United Nations — Russia’s military cooperation with North Korea to further its war in Ukraine is drawing international condemnation, including at the U.N. Security Council, where Russia is a permanent member….
Turkey Arrests Alleged Israeli Spies as Israel Vows Hamas Revenge
Turkey this month has arrested dozens of people accused of spying for Israel. The highly publicized arrests are seen as a warning to Israel to desist from targeting Palestinians in…
China, Finland Held ‘Constructive’ Talks on Damaged Gas Pipeline
Helsinki, Finland — Finnish President Sauli Niinisto and China’s Xi Jinping on Wednesday said their countries held “constructive dialogue” over a Baltic Sea gas pipeline that Finnish authorities believe was damaged…
US Experts Offer Scenarios of How War in Ukraine Might End
Since the start of the war in Ukraine, the country’s ability to engage with Russia militarily has depended on Western support. With some of that aid now in limbo or…
Journalists Question Relevancy of Ukraine’s United TV Marathon
kyiv, ukraine — For nearly two years, some of Ukraine’s largest broadcasters have worked together under the United TV Marathon. But as the fight against Russia’s full-scale invasion enters its…
China’s Arrest of ‘MI6 Spy’ Could be Retaliation, Analysts Say
London — China’s arrest of a man allegedly working as a spy for Britain could be retaliation, analysts say. The case, which was announced on Monday by China’s Ministry of…
Half the World’s Population to Vote in 2024, With Global Ramifications
The coming year will be a major test of democratic rule as an estimated 4 billion people in more than 50 nations — almost half the world’s population — are…
Half the World to Vote in 2024, With Global Ramifications
LONDON — 2024 will pose a major test of democratic rule as an estimated 4 billion people in more than 50 nations — almost half the world’s population — are set…
Gabriel Attal Becomes France’s Youngest PM as Macron Seeks Reset
PARIS — Emmanuel Macron appointed 34-year-old Education Minister Gabriel Attal as his new prime minister on Tuesday, as the French President seeks to breathe new life into his second mandate ahead…