Officials in Washington are reacting calmly to Moscow summoning home its ambassador to the United States for consultations about the deteriorated bilateral relationship. The Russian Foreign Ministry on…
UK Aims to Counter China ‘Threat’ in Major Defense Review
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson pledged to counter what he called the “systemic challenge” posed by China as he set out the government’s 10-year defense strategy Tuesday.Some ruling Conservative Party…
Britain Aims to Counter ‘Strategic Threat’ From China
Britain pledged to counter what it called the strategic threat posed by China as it set out its new t10-year defense strategy this week. Britain is seeking to carve out a new role on…
Колишній голова «Укрзалізниці» Жмак відреагував на своє звільнення
Жмак: Кабінет міністрів України прийняв рішення про моє звільнення з посади голови правління «Укрзалізниці». Вказане рішення виглядає, як мінімум, дивно …
WHO: AstraZeneca Vaccine Benefits Outweigh Risks
The World Health Organization (WHO) issued a statement Wednesday, saying it believes the benefits of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine outweigh its risks and recommends that vaccinations continue.The agency noted several…
EU Chief Threatens Ban on British COVID-19 Vaccine Exports
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen Wednesday said British-based vaccine maker AstraZeneca has underdelivered its vaccine to the European Union and she threatened to ban exports from Britain if…
Beijing Critics Praise British Envoy They Once Faulted
Lord Palmerston, who twice served as British prime minister in the 19th century, is quoted as having said the British “have no eternal allies, and we have no perpetual enemies….
Voters Cast Ballots on Final Day of Netherlands Election
Voters in the Netherlands are casting ballots Wednesday in the third and final day of the first European national election held during the COVID-19 pandemic. Prime Minister Mark Rutte…
НБУ послабив гривню щодо долара
Національний банк України встановив довідкове значення курсу 27 гривень 71 копійка за долар …
US: Russia, Iran Meddled in November’s Election; China Held Back
A just-released assessment by U.S. intelligence officials finds Russia and Iran, joined by a handful of other countries and groups, did seek to influence the outcome of the November 2020…
Russian Newspaper Calls on Authorities to Investigate ‘Chemical Attack’
The independent Russian investigative newspaper Novaya Gazeta has called on Moscow authorities to investigate a “chemical attack” against its premises after a security camera recorded a person spraying its office entrance with…
Russia’s Opposition Confronts a Future Without Navalny
It’s been two months (Jan. 18), since Russian opposition leader Alexey Navalny returned home following a lengthy recovery abroad from a near fatal poisoning attack. Navalny — and western governments — blame the Russian…
В «Укроборонпромі» розповіли про постачання військових товарів до М’янми у першій половині 2020-го
Військово-технічне співробітництво між Україною та М’янмою обумовлене угодою, чинною від 2019 року …
In Wake of Brexit, UK’s Johnson Seeks to Strengthen Ties With Asia
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson told parliament Tuesday that his government will seek to strengthen ties with countries in the Indo-Pacific region in the wake of the nation’s departure from…
Europe’s Medical Regulator to Rule on AstraZeneca Safety
Europe’s medical regulator, the European Medicines Agency, will announce Thursday its findings on the safety of AstraZeneca’s coronavirus vaccine as more European Union countries suspend its use over fears it…
Britain’s Prince Philip Leaves Hospital After Treatment
Britain’s Prince Philip left a London hospital on Tuesday after being treated for an infection and undergoing a heart procedure. Philip, 99, the husband of Queen Elizabeth II, had been…
Україна вичерпала річні квоти на експорт оброблених томатів, соків і меду до ЄС
Зовсім не використано квоти на солод, молоко, сигарети, оброблену продукцію з масла …
На міжбанку зупинилося падіння долара
Національний банк України встановив опівдні довідкове значення курсу 27 гривень 63 копійки за долар …
British Parliament to Vote on Whether Misogyny Constitutes Hate Crime
British lawmakers are set to vote Monday on whether misogyny constitutes a hate crime in the aftermath of the killing of a woman in London. Lawmakers are proposing an amendment to…
Critics Raise Alarm Over EU-China Deal
An investment deal between China and the European Union restricts Europeans from investing in Chinese media and entertainment companies but does not block Chinese firms from investing in European ones,…
Turkey Pushes for Better Deal on Refugees
This month marks the fifth anniversary of Turkey’s deal with the EU that expanded a mass exodus of refugees and migrants to Europe in exchange for aid. But as Dorian…
European States Halt AstraZeneca Vaccine Over Blood Clot Fears, But WHO Insists It Is Safe
Germany, France and Italy became the latest European countries to halt the rollout of the AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine Monday, as scientists investigated reports of possible adverse side effects among several…
Kremlin Critic Alexei Navalny Says He Is at Strict Prison Camp Outside Moscow
Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny is being held in a prison camp in Russia’s Vladimir region northeast of Moscow known for its strict control of inmates, a message posted on the…
Britain Imposes New Sanctions on 6 Members of Syrian Regime
Britain said Monday it was imposing new sanctions on Bashar al-Assad’s regime, including asset freezes and travel bans on the Syrian dictator’s close allies.The announcement came on the 10th anniversary…
«Укрпошта» завершила 2020 рік з чистим прибутком майже в 185 млн гривень – міністр
Чистий дохід «Укрпошти» у 2020 році становив 9,2 мільярда гривень …
Vatican Excludes Gay Union Blessing as God ‘Can’t Bless Sin’
The Vatican decreed Monday that the Catholic Church cannot bless same-sex unions since God “cannot bless sin.”The Vatican’s orthodoxy office, the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, issued a…
На міжбанку знову дорожчає гривня
Національний банк України встановив опівдні довідкове значення курсу 27 гривень 66 копійок за долар …
Worldwide Major Arms Sales Remain Flat but Middle East Increases Imports
International deliveries of arms were flat in the period from 2016 to 2020, ending more than a decade of increases, the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) said in a…
Beyoncé Set to Make Grammy History; Styles, Eilish Perform
Queen Bey is closer to sitting on her Grammys throne: The singer won her 26th Grammy on Sunday, almost matching, and on track to surpass, Alison Krauss’ record of 27…
Global Coalition Forms to Expand School Feeding for Vulnerable Children
The World Food Program is leading a project to restore school feeding programs for vulnerable children who have been cut off from this nutritional lifeline because of the COVID-19 pandemic.An…