Italy’s flagship policy of holding migrants in detention centers in Albania for processing has hit a legal roadblock – as judges in Rome referred the case to the European Union’s…
Can Trump’s return to White House be an opportunity for enhancing US-Turkey ties?
washington — Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan was among the first foreign leaders to congratulate U.S. President-elect Donald Trump on his early November election victory. President Joe Biden has not hosted…
Putin attempts whitewashing Russian atrocities in Africa
Various human rights groups accuse Russia of committing crimes that amount to crimes against humanity in Africa. Several reports also have exposed Russia’s illegal export of gold worth more than…
French military tech used in Sudan, rights group reports
Amnesty International reported that French-manufactured military technology incorporated into armored personnel carriers (APCs) made by the United Arab Emirates is being used in Sudan’s civil war, a likely violation of…
Trial begins for Russian accused of sending military video to Ukraine
MOSCOW — A Russian man went on trial Thursday on charges of high treason for a video he allegedly sent to Ukraine’s security services, the latest in a growing series of…
Єврокомісія погодила новий транш за програмою Ukraine Facility – Шмигаль
Прем’єр-міністр зауважив, що уряд розраховує на швидке погодження рішення з боку Ради ЄС, після чого загальна сума підтримки в межах Ukraine Facility за 2024 рік сягне 16,1 мільярда євро …
Is Europe ready for year-end cutoff of Russian gas via Ukraine?
On the first day of 2025, Ukraine’s contract with Russian state-owned Gazprom will expire, shutting down a major Russian natural gas pathway to Europe. Although the Kremlin says it is…
Russian forces capture village in eastern Ukraine
Russia’s military reported capturing a village in east Ukraine on Thursday, with forces closing in on the town of Kurakhove. The Russian Defense Ministry said the army captured the village…
EU parliament loosens delayed anti-deforestation rules
The European Parliament on Thursday approved a one-year delay on implementing the bloc’s landmark anti-deforestation rules, while also voting to loosen some requirements of the controversial law. The move triggered…
BRICS offered Turkey partner country status, Turkish trade minister says
ANKARA, turkey — Turkey was offered partner country status by the BRICS group of nations, Trade Minister Omer Bolat said, as Ankara continues what it calls its efforts to balance its…
Swiss villagers pack up for evacuation over fears of another rockslide
GENEVA — Families in a tiny Swiss village were packing up Wednesday after authorities issued an evacuation order with a weekend deadline because of the threat of a possible rockslide from…
Russian exiles plan massive anti-Putin march in Berlin
Russian exiles plan a march Sunday in Berlin demanding the withdrawal of Russian troops from Ukraine, the prosecution of Russian President Vladimir Putin as a war criminal, and the release…
Ukraine drone attacks spark fires in Russia’s Bryansk, Kaluga regions
Ukrainian overnight drone attacks have set several non-residential buildings on fire in Russia’s Kaluga and Bryansk regions, regional governors said on Sunday. “Emergency services and firefighters are on the site,”…
In Brussels, Blinken pledges support for Ukraine ahead of Trump transition
Brussels, Belgium — U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken assured Ukraine and its NATO allies on Wednesday that Washington remains committed to putting Ukraine “in the strongest possible position” in the…
Poland hails opening of US missile base as sign of its security
The United States opened a new air defense base in northern Poland on Wednesday, an event the European nation’s president said showed the country was secure as a member of…
Уряд ухвалив зміни щодо виплати допомоги родинам зниклих безвісти, які згодом були оголошені померлими
Уряд ухвалив зміни щодо виплати одноразової грошової допомоги родинам зниклих безвісти військових, які згодом були оголошені померлими. Як повідомляє пресслужба Міноборони, тепер термін подання документів рахується не від дати смерті,…
Germany to hold February election amid fears political turmoil imperils Ukraine aid
London — Germany’s plan to hold a snap election in February has raised uncertainties over the country’s military aid program for Ukraine, as the government has not yet approved its 2025…
Development bank financing pledge gives COP29 summit early boost
BAKU, Azerbaijan — COP29 negotiators welcomed as an early boost to the two-week summit a pledge by major development banks to lift funding to poor and middle-income countries struggling with global…
Шмигаль: Україна отримала грант на 1,35 мільярда доларів від США
«Направляємо ці кошти на пріоритетні гуманітарні та соціальні програми», заявив голова уряду …
At UN climate talks, nations big and small get chance to bear witness to climate change
BAKU, Azerbaijan — When more than two dozen world leaders deliver remarks at the United Nations’ annual climate conference on Wednesday, many have detailed their nations’ firsthand experience with the catastrophic…
British writer Samantha Harvey’s space-station novel ‘Orbital’ wins Booker Prize for fiction
LONDON — British writer Samantha Harvey won the Booker Prize for fiction on Tuesday with “Orbital,” a short, wonder-filled novel set aboard the International Space Station that ponders the beauty and…
Church of England head Justin Welby resigns over handling of sex abuse scandal
London — Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby, head of the Church of England and spiritual leader of the global Anglican Communion, resigned Tuesday after an investigation found that he failed to…
Russian airstrike kills 4, injures 14
A Russian airstrike on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s hometown killed a mother and her three children and left 14 people wounded, officials said Tuesday. Interior Minister Igor Klymenko said rescue…
Spain’s Valencia struggles to get children back to school after deadly floods
CATARROJA, Spain — Thousands of students in Spain’s eastern Valencia region returned to classes on Monday, two weeks after floods killed over 200 people and devastated towns in the area. Controversy…
Мінстратегпром анонсує виділення майже 55 мільярдів гривень на розвиток ОПК у 2025 році
«Для порівняння, на 2024 рік було виділено трохи більше 51 мільярда» …
Russia and China must counter any U.S. attempt at containment, Shoigu says
MOSCOW — The key task for Russia and China is to counter any attempt by the United States to contain their countries, an ally of Russian President Vladimir Putin told China’s…
Church of England head under pressure to resign amid abuse scandal
LONDON — The head of the Church of England, spiritual leader of the global Anglican Communion, is under pressure to resign after an investigation found that he failed to inform police…
ICC confirms probe into alleged misconduct by war crimes prosecutor
AMSTERDAM — The International Criminal Court’s governing body will launch an external probe into its chief prosecutor Karim Khan over alleged sexual misconduct, it said in a statement on Monday, confirming…
Polish president urges sustained US commitment to Europe’s security
warsaw, poland — Polish President Andrzej Duda marked Independence Day on Monday with a call for sustained U.S. commitment to Europe’s security in view of Russian aggression in the region and…