In Hiroshima, Japan, the Group of Seven industrial powers Sunday convened the summit’s working session on the war in Ukraine, guest starring Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The Ukrainian president made his dramatic…
Destroyed Ukrainian City of Bakhmut Falls to Russia
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Sunday that Bakhmut was “only in our hearts,” hours after Russia’s defense ministry reported that forces of the Wagner private army, with the support of…
‘Bone-Chilling’ Auschwitz Drama Is Early Cannes Favorite
A powerful Auschwitz-set psychological horror film, The Zone of Interest, is emerging as the hot ticket at the Cannes Film Festival, with reviews Saturday were near-unanimous in their praise. British…
More Protests Over Serbia Violence as Authorities Reject Opposition Criticism
Tens of thousands of people rallied in Serbia’s capital Friday for a third time in a month in protest at the government’s handling of a crisis after two mass shootings…
WHO Launches Global Network to Detect Infectious Disease Threat
The World Health Organization on Saturday launched a global network to help swiftly detect the threat from infectious diseases, like COVID-19, and share the information to prevent their spread. The…
Latest in Ukraine: Battle Over Bakhmut Grinds On in Ukraine
New developments: Russia warns Western alliance they will face “colossal risks” if they provide F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine, TASS news agency quoted Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Grushko as…
Latest in Ukraine: Air Strikes Rock Ukraine
Russian air strikes hit several locations in Ukraine overnight, including the capital, Kyiv, as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived in Japan for a summit of the Group of Seven (G7)…
Offers of Aid as Italy Reels From ‘Worst Flood in a Century’
Italy received offers of international aid on Friday for floods, described as its worst for a century, which killed 14 people and left thousands stranded in waterlogged homes or in…
Thousands Protest Violence in Serbia as Authorities Reject Opposition Criticism, Demands
Tens of thousands of people rallied in Serbia’s capital Friday for the third time in a month to protest the government’s handling of a crisis after two mass shootings in…
Latest in Ukraine: Ukraine Repels Russian Attacks on Bakhmut
New developments: U.S. President Joe Biden has endorsed plans to train Ukrainian pilots on U.S.-made F-16 fighter jets, The Associated Press reports. Russia has added International Criminal Court chief prosecutor…
Hundreds Evacuated as Suspected Intentional Wildfire Hits Western Spain
Some 700 people were evacuated from four small towns in western Spain owing to a wildfire fanned by strong winds that have charred some 8,000 hectares (20,000 acres), officials said…
Syrians in Turkey Watch Its Presidential Runoff Closely
Amid Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s efforts to normalize relations with Damascus and his rival Kemal Kilicdaroglu’s vow to return Syrian refugees to their war-torn country, Syrians in Turkey are…
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Уряд виділив із Фонду на виконання програми «єВідновлення» 4,4 мільярда гривень …
Observers Say Russian Support in Zimbabwe Is Transactional
Russian-built helicopters arrived in Zimbabwe on May 18 in what authorities say is part of an effort by Russia to strengthen relations between the two countries. Analysts say Russia is…
As Elections Loom in Greece, Press Freedom on Back Burner
As Greece gears up for uncertain parliamentary elections Sunday, the country’s media landscape is as polarized as ever and press freedom remains in crisis, experts say. Against a backdrop of…
Greek Parties Make Desperate Play for Youth Vote Ahead of Elections
Campaigning ahead of Greece’s national elections Sunday ends Friday, leaving at least 17% of voters undecided. Gallup polls predict a tight race, with Greece’s largely disaffected youth holding the key…
Ukraine’s Zelenskyy in Saudi for Arab Summit Attended by Assad
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he landed Friday in Saudi Arabia, host of an Arab League summit attended by long isolated Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, a close Russian ally. The…
G7 To Increase Financial Pressure on Russia
Members of the Group of Seven wealthy democracies at this year’s summit will place more sanctions on Russia and crack down on those helping it to evade them — a…
More Than Half of World’s Large Lakes Are Drying Up, Study Finds
More than half of the world’s large lakes and reservoirs have shrunk since the early 1990s, chiefly because of climate change, intensifying concerns about water for agriculture, hydropower and human…
Rafael Nadal to Miss French Open With Hip Injury, Expects to Retire After 2024
Spanish tennis star Rafael Nadal announced Thursday that he is pulling out of the French Open because of a lingering hip injury, and he expects 2024 to be the final…
Ukrainians Have No Illusions About China’s Peacemaking Role
Chinese special envoy Li Hui arrived in Kyiv this week to discuss efforts by his country to mediate between Russia and Ukraine. Ukrainian analysts say Kyiv has no illusions about…
Deutsche Bank to Pay $75 Million to Settle Lawsuit by Epstein Victims, Lawyers Say
Deutsche Bank has agreed to pay $75 million to settle a lawsuit claiming that the German lender should have seen evidence of sex trafficking by Jeffrey Epstein when he was…
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САП задонатила 650 мільйонів гривень на напрям «Оборона» платформи UNITED24 від початку 2023 року …
Latest in Ukraine: Zelenskyy to Engage with G7 Leaders Convening in Japan
New developments: Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba discussed “ways to stop Russian aggression” in talks with Chinese envoy Li Hui, Ukraine says. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Russian shelling killed…
USAID Chief to Congress: Foreign Aid Key in Countering Chinese, Russian Influence
A top Republican lawmaker said Wednesday the funding priorities for the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) do not go far enough in addressing the threat posed by the Chinese…
Iran Oil Minister Says Market on Right Track After OPEC+ Decisions, Report Says
Iran’s oil minister Javad Owji said that the oil market is on the right track after decisions made by OPEC+, the semi-official Iranian news agency Tasnim reported on Wednesday. “Iran…
How Has Life in Russia Changed Since Its Invasion of Ukraine?
Russia’s media crackdown that followed its invasion of Ukraine has made it more difficult for people outside the country to know what Russians think about the war. Reporter Genia Dulot…
Spokesperson: Prince Harry, Wife Meghan in ‘Near Catastrophic Car Chase’ with Paparazzi
Britain’s Prince Harry, his wife Meghan and her mother were involved in a “near catastrophic car chase” involving paparazzi photographers, a spokesperson for the prince said on Wednesday. It occurred…
US Military Intercepts Russian Military Aircraft Near Alaska for Second Time in a Week
The U.S. military has confirmed another Russian military aircraft was tracked while operating near the U.S. state of Alaska on Monday, the second such incident in less than a week….
G-7 Leaders Likely to Focus on Ukraine, Tensions in Asia at Summit in Hiroshima
The symbolism will be palpable when leaders of the world’s rich democracies sit down in Hiroshima, a city whose name evokes the tragedy of war, to tackle a host of…