US Imposes Sweeping New Sanctions Targeting Russia Over War in Ukraine

US Imposes Sweeping New Sanctions Targeting Russia Over War in Ukraine

The United States on Thursday imposed sweeping new measures against Moscow over the war in Ukraine, targeting Russia’s future energy...

Putin Reverses Ban on Nuclear Testing

Putin Reverses Ban on Nuclear Testing

Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a bill on Thursday to throw out the Kremlin’s ban on nuclear testing. Moscow’s move...

US House to Vote on Republicans’ Standalone $14.3 Billion Israel Bill

US House to Vote on Republicans’ Standalone $14.3 Billion Israel Bill

The U.S. House of Representatives plans a vote on Thursday on a Republican plan to provide $14.3 billion in aid...

Destruction of Dam Leads to Archaeological Discoveries in Dnipro River

Destruction of Dam Leads to Archaeological Discoveries in Dnipro River

After an explosion destroyed the Kakhovka Dam in June 2023, the water level dropped in the reservoir above the dam...

India Probing Phone Hacking Complaints by Opposition Politicians, Minister Says

India Probing Phone Hacking Complaints by Opposition Politicians, Minister Says

India’s cybersecurity agency is investigating complaints of mobile phone hacking by senior opposition politicians who reported receiving warning messages from...

Attack Kills 1, Damages Kherson City Center in Ukraine

Attack Kills 1, Damages Kherson City Center in Ukraine

A Russian attack in eastern Ukraine’s Kherson region killed one person, injured two others and damaged buildings in the city...

US Pushes for Global Protections Against Threats Posed by AI

US Pushes for Global Protections Against Threats Posed by AI

U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris said Wednesday that leaders have “a moral, ethical and societal duty” to protect people from...

US Pushes for Global Protections for Threats Posed by AI

US Pushes for Global Protections for Threats Posed by AI

U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris says leaders have “a moral, ethical and societal duty” to protect humans from dangers posed...

Electric Vehicles Hit the Roads in Malawi

Electric Vehicles Hit the Roads in Malawi

Drivers in Malawi are getting an opportunity to purchase electric vehicles through a local startup company. The handful of buyers...

Israeli Envoy to Russia Says Tel Aviv Passengers Hid from Weekend Airport Riot in Terminal

Israeli Envoy to Russia Says Tel Aviv Passengers Hid from Weekend Airport Riot in Terminal

Israel’s ambassador to Moscow gave new details Wednesday of the weekend riot at an airport in southern Russia when a...

British King Expresses Regret for Brutal Suppression of Kenyan Independence Struggle

British King Expresses Regret for Brutal Suppression of Kenyan Independence Struggle

Britain’s King Charles said Tuesday there is “no excuse” for the “abhorrent and unjustifiable acts of violence” committed against Kenyans...

German Finance Minister Casts Doubt on 2030 Coal Exit

German Finance Minister Casts Doubt on 2030 Coal Exit

German Finance Minister Christian Lindner on Wednesday called into question the government’s aim to end coal use in Europe’s largest...

UK Summit Aims to Tackle Thorny Issues Around Cutting-Edge AI Risks 

UK Summit Aims to Tackle Thorny Issues Around Cutting-Edge AI Risks 

Digital officials, tech company bosses and researchers are converging Wednesday at a former codebreaking spy base near London to discuss...

UK Kicks Off World’s First AI Safety Summit

UK Kicks Off World’s First AI Safety Summit

The world’s first major summit on artificial intelligence (AI) safety opens in Britain Wednesday, with political and tech leaders set...

‘AI’ Named Collins Word of the Year

‘AI’ Named Collins Word of the Year

The abbreviation of artificial intelligence (AI) has been named the Collins Word of the Year for 2023, the dictionary publisher...

Russian Court Denies RFE/RL Journalist’s Pretrial Detention Appeal

Russian Court Denies RFE/RL Journalist’s Pretrial Detention Appeal

A Russian court on Tuesday denied the appeal filed by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty journalist Alsu Kurmasheva against her pretrial...