US soldier sentenced to nearly 4 years in Russia’s penal colony, Russian agencies report

US soldier sentenced to nearly 4 years in Russia’s penal colony, Russian agencies report

Dutch prime minister is likely successor to NATO’s Stoltenberg

Dutch prime minister is likely successor to NATO’s Stoltenberg

Putin’s visit puts Vietnam in ‘difficult position’ with ‘no breakthrough,’ experts say

Putin’s visit puts Vietnam in ‘difficult position’ with ‘no breakthrough,’ experts say

WASHINGTON — Russian President Vladimir Putin’s upcoming visit to Vietnam will put the Southeast Asian country in a difficult position and...

Ukraine war transforms roles of women in the workplace

Ukraine war transforms roles of women in the workplace

The war in Ukraine is bringing what promises to be lasting changes in the role of women in the workplace....

Nvidia eclipses Microsoft as world’s most valuable company

Nvidia eclipses Microsoft as world’s most valuable company

The oligarch, Russia and the West: The battle for Georgia’s future

The oligarch, Russia and the West: The battle for Georgia’s future

Tbilisi, Georgia — On top of a steep hill overlooking Tbilisi, tucked behind the city’s ancient fortress, sits a sprawling, futuristic...

Russian involvement in China’s moon exploration divides space research camps

Russian involvement in China’s moon exploration divides space research camps

Washington — China aims to mark a new milestone in space exploration next week when its Chang’e-6 probe is expected to...

Russia’s Fulbright scholars risk severe repercussions if they return home

Russia’s Fulbright scholars risk severe repercussions if they return home

In March 2024, the Russian government branded the Institute of International Education, which grants Fulbright scholarships, as an “undesirable” organization,...

India, US to strengthen high technology cooperation 

India, US to strengthen high technology cooperation 

New Delhi — Days after Prime Minister Narendra Modi began his third term in office, India and the United States agreed...

Putin to arrive in North Korea, with new treaty in focus

Putin to arrive in North Korea, with new treaty in focus

Seoul, South Korea — Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to arrive Tuesday in North Korea, where he is expected to...

Russian oil tanks burn after drone attack

Russian oil tanks burn after drone attack

Smartphone stroke detection breakthrough announced by Australian team

Smartphone stroke detection breakthrough announced by Australian team

SYDNEY — A new technology that allows smartphones to identify strokes far quicker than existing methods has been developed by researchers...

Biden hosts NATO chief ahead of Ukraine-focused summit of security alliance

Biden hosts NATO chief ahead of Ukraine-focused summit of security alliance

The White House — President Joe Biden hosted NATO’s chief at the White House on Monday, less than a month before...

Biden hosts NATO chief ahead of Ukraine-focused security alliance summit

Biden hosts NATO chief ahead of Ukraine-focused security alliance summit

U.S. President Joe Biden hosted NATO’s chief on Monday, less than a month before the newly enlarged security alliance converges...

A year after the Titan’s tragic dive, deep-sea explorers vow to pursue ocean’s mysteries

A year after the Titan’s tragic dive, deep-sea explorers vow to pursue ocean’s mysteries

PORTLAND, Maine — The deadly implosion of an experimental submersible en route to the deep-sea grave of the Titanic last June...

Washington, Seoul sound alarm over Putin’s visit to Pyongyang

Washington, Seoul sound alarm over Putin’s visit to Pyongyang

washington — Washington and Seoul have expressed alarm about Russian President Vladimir Putin’s upcoming visit to Pyongyang, while Beijing says it...

US surgeon general says social media apps need warning labels 

US surgeon general says social media apps need warning labels 

BBC: Greek coast guard responsible for more than 40 migrant deaths  

BBC: Greek coast guard responsible for more than 40 migrant deaths  

EU countries approve landmark nature law after delays

EU countries approve landmark nature law after delays

BRUSSELS — European Union countries approved a flagship policy to restore damaged nature on Monday, after months of delay, making it...

Stoltenberg: Record number of NATO allies hitting defense spending targets during war in Ukraine

Stoltenberg: Record number of NATO allies hitting defense spending targets during war in Ukraine

Washington — A record more than 20 NATO member nations are hitting the Western military alliance’s defense spending target this year,...

Putin dismisses deputy defense ministers, replaces one with ‘close relative’

Putin dismisses deputy defense ministers, replaces one with ‘close relative’

Italian coast guard searches for dozens of migrants feared drowned

Italian coast guard searches for dozens of migrants feared drowned