Officials: US plans $1 billion aid package for Ukraine

Officials: US plans $1 billion aid package for Ukraine

Turkey arrests pro-Kurdish reporters in ‘terrorism’ probe, relative says

Turkey arrests pro-Kurdish reporters in ‘terrorism’ probe, relative says

Istanbul — Nine Turks working for pro-Kurdish media outlets were arrested Tuesday in Turkey, their employers and lawyers said, with a...

Azerbaijan says ‘closer than ever’ to Armenia peace deal

Azerbaijan says ‘closer than ever’ to Armenia peace deal

Baku, Azerbaijan — Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev said on Tuesday a peace deal with Armenia was closer than ever before, as...

UN criticizes Britain’s Rwanda migrant law, as boat tragedy shows dangers of crossing

UN criticizes Britain’s Rwanda migrant law, as boat tragedy shows dangers of crossing

After years of political wrangling and court battles, British lawmakers passed legislation Monday that the government hopes will allow it...

LogOn: Hologram-like experience allows people to connect

LogOn: Hologram-like experience allows people to connect

The Dutch company Holoconnects are experts in the field of holographic illusions and are now delivering life-size personal connections with...

Moscow court denies Evan Gershkovich’s latest appeal against detention

Moscow court denies Evan Gershkovich’s latest appeal against detention

UK announces $620 million in new military aid for Ukraine, plan to up own defense spending

UK announces $620 million in new military aid for Ukraine, plan to up own defense spending

Warsaw, Poland — U.K. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced Tuesday that the country is to increase defense spending to 2.5% of...

Poll: Germany gets top approval ratings, Russia the lowest

Poll: Germany gets top approval ratings, Russia the lowest

Taiwan attracting Southeast Asian tech students

Taiwan attracting Southeast Asian tech students

Taiwan is looking to Southeast Asia as a pipeline to fill its shortage of high-tech talent. The numbers of foreign...

Britain, Germany call on Hamas to release hostages

Britain, Germany call on Hamas to release hostages

Russian media: Kremlin plans to deploy ballistic missiles on Finnish border

Russian media: Kremlin plans to deploy ballistic missiles on Finnish border

LONDON — Russian media report that the Kremlin plans to deploy ballistic missiles close to its border with Finland. It’s the...

German prosecutors accuse aide to European lawmaker of spying for China

German prosecutors accuse aide to European lawmaker of spying for China

Ukraine reports downing Russian drones as White House pledges quick aid delivery

Ukraine reports downing Russian drones as White House pledges quick aid delivery

Turkey hosted Hamas leader amid growing criticism over inaction in Gaza

Turkey hosted Hamas leader amid growing criticism over inaction in Gaza

Istanbul/Washington — Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan welcomed Hamas political chief Ismail Haniyeh and his delegation last weekend in Istanbul amid...

Russia blocks press freedom group’s website 

Russia blocks press freedom group’s website 

Russian media: Kremlin will deploy ballistic missiles close to Finnish border

Russian media: Kremlin will deploy ballistic missiles close to Finnish border

Russian media say the country plans to deploy ballistic missiles close to its border with Finland. Analysts say it’s the...

US State Department outlines pressing threats to global human rights

US State Department outlines pressing threats to global human rights

US promises Ukraine swift munitions delivery as Russia advances on battlefield

US promises Ukraine swift munitions delivery as Russia advances on battlefield

George Mallory’s final Everest letter gave ’50 to 1’ odds against reaching top

George Mallory’s final Everest letter gave ’50 to 1’ odds against reaching top

International flotilla hopes to break Israel’s blockade on Gaza

International flotilla hopes to break Israel’s blockade on Gaza

A group of activists hopes to break Israel’s blockade of Gaza with a flotilla of vessels carrying aid. It is...

EU may suspend TikTok’s new rewards app over risks to kids

EU may suspend TikTok’s new rewards app over risks to kids

LONDON — The European Union on Monday demanded TikTok provide more information about a new app that pays users to watch...

Connected Africa Summit addressing continent’s challenges, opportunities and bridging digital divides

Connected Africa Summit addressing continent’s challenges, opportunities and bridging digital divides

Nairobi, Kenya — Government representatives from Africa, along with ICT (information and communication technology) officials, and international organizations have gathered in...