EU Foreign Policy Chief Arrives in China for Pre-Summit Talks
European Union foreign policy chief Josep Borrell arrived in China on Thursday, looking to manage the bloc’s “de-risking” strategy with...
EU Urges Big Tech to Tackle Terrorist Content After Hamas Attack
The European Union has expanded its warnings that tech companies must remove illegal content from their platforms, or risk facing...
Russian Court Fines Rights Advocate for Criticizing War in Ukraine
Human rights advocate Oleg Orlov was fined about $1,500 on Wednesday for criticizing the war in Ukraine, the latest step...
Climate Activist Greta Thunberg Fined Again for Climate Protest in Sweden
A Swedish court on Wednesday fined climate activist Greta Thunberg once again for disobeying police during an environmental protest in...
Britain’s King to ‘Deepen Understanding’ of ‘Painful’ Colonial Past at Meeting with Kenyan President
Britain’s King Charles III will meet with Kenyan President William Ruto in Nairobi in about three weeks. Charles will address...
For NATO Allies and Partners, Northern Challenge Exercises Test Wits
A convenient location with the necessary infrastructure for military exercises, both on land and in sea, made Iceland a perfect...
Nordic, Baltic Officials Tighten Security at Energy Installations After Baltic Sea Pipe Burst
Norway and Lithuania tightened security at onshore energy installations, following Sunday’s gas pipeline gas leak in the Baltic Sea, while...
Ten Years on, China’s ‘Belt and Road’ is Losing its Allure in Europe
China has invested tens of billions of dollars in Europe under its ‘Belt and Road Initiative’ – which is marking...
VOA Interview: Kirby Says No Sign of Iranian, Russian Involvement in Hamas Attacks
President Joe Biden said Tuesday that “we have Israel’s back,” as Washington attempts to defuse tensions in the Middle East...
Finland Says ‘Outside Activity’ Likely Damaged Gas Pipeline, Telecoms Cable
Finnish President Sauli Niinisto said on Tuesday a leak leading to the shutdown of a natural gas pipeline from Estonia...
UEFA Abandons Plan to Allow Russian Youth Team in European Competitions
UEFA, Europe’s governing body of football, has abandoned its plan to admit Russia’s under-17 team into qualifiers later this month...
Greece Warns Israel-Hamas War Will Add to Surge of Illegal Migrants
As Israel steps up its siege of Gaza and the likelihood of a prolonged conflict grows, Greece is bracing for...
Another US State Sues TikTok, Saying It Lures Children Into Destructive Habits
Utah on Tuesday became the latest U.S. state to sue TikTok, alleging the company is “baiting” children into addictive and...
US to Announce $200 Million in Ukraine Military Aid
The United States is providing up to $200 million in additional military aid for Ukraine in a package expected as...
Russia Fails to Reclaim Seat on UN Rights Body
Russia failed Tuesday in its bid to reclaim its seat on the controversial U.N. Human Rights Council after it was...
Pro-Israel Sentiments in Azerbaijan Stand Out Amid Conflict in Gaza
The gate outside the Israeli Embassy compound in Azerbaijan on Sunday was festooned with flowers and teddy bears in a...
Russia Upholds Detention of US Reporter Evan Gershkovich
A Moscow court on Tuesday rejected U.S. reporter Evan Gershkovich’s appeal of his detention on spy charges and ordered him...
UN to Vote on Russian Bid to Return to Human Rights Council
The United Nations General Assembly will hold a vote Tuesday on whether to allow Russia to rejoin the world body’s...
Jitters Among Europe’s Jewish Community as Middle East Violence Reignites
Pausing during an early morning walk in northeastern Paris, Patrick Street assessed the fallout of the Hamas attack on Israel,...
Digital Currency: Beacon of Hope in Fight Against Myanmar Junta
“Digital currencies have played a pivotal role in backing Myanmar’s Spring Revolution,” following a military takeover of the government in...
Ukraine’s Zelenskyy Sees Parallels Between Hamas, Russia Attacks
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy drew parallels Monday between Hamas attacks on Israelis and Russian strikes on Ukrainians, calling them “equally...
Russia Takes Steps to Revoke Ratification of Global Nuclear Ban Treaty
In a sign that President Vladimir Putin may resume nuclear testing, Russian lawmakers were given until October 18 to examine...
