Iran accuses France of ‘interfering’ over detained nationals

Iran accuses France of ‘interfering’ over detained nationals

tehran, iran — Iran Tuesday condemned as “interfering” a French Foreign Ministry statement accusing it of “state hostage-taking” and “blackmail” in...

New NATO member Sweden hosts alliance military exercise

New NATO member Sweden hosts alliance military exercise

The NATO Swift Response exercise began earlier this month in Sweden, where around 800 paratroopers from the United States, Spain,...

Hong Kong leader criticizes Britain after arrest of trade official in London

Hong Kong leader criticizes Britain after arrest of trade official in London

US puts sanctions on Russian man, three companies for sanctions evasion scheme

US puts sanctions on Russian man, three companies for sanctions evasion scheme

Washington — The U.S. Treasury on Tuesday put sanctions on a Russian citizen and three Russia-based companies it said were trying...

2 French prison officers killed, 3 injured in attack on prison van

2 French prison officers killed, 3 injured in attack on prison van

PARIS — Armed assailants killed two French prison officers and seriously wounded three others in a brazen attack on a convoy...

LogOn: Robots play bigger roles in marine workforce

LogOn: Robots play bigger roles in marine workforce

Seafaring robots are increasingly used for tasks ranging from ocean exploration to rescue missions. Matt Dibble has the latest in...

Biden sharply hikes US tariffs on billions in Chinese chips, cars

Biden sharply hikes US tariffs on billions in Chinese chips, cars

WASHINGTON — U.S. President Joe Biden on Tuesday unveiled a bundle of steep tariff increases on an array of Chinese imports...

Russian president to visit China this week 

Russian president to visit China this week 

Georgia set to adopt ‘foreign influence’ bill despite mass protests

Georgia set to adopt ‘foreign influence’ bill despite mass protests

Tbilisi, Georgia — Georgia was set to adopt a “foreign influence” bill on Tuesday despite mass protests against a law criticized...

Erdogan defends Hamas, says members are being treated in Turkish hospitals

Erdogan defends Hamas, says members are being treated in Turkish hospitals

ANKARA, Turkey — Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said on Monday that more than 1,000 members of the militant Palestinian group Hamas...

Conflict, violence push global internal displacement to record high levels

Conflict, violence push global internal displacement to record high levels

GENEVA — Conflicts and violence have pushed the number of internally displaced people around the world to a record-breaking high of...

Blinken makes unannounced visit to Kyiv as Ukraine faces Russian challenge in east

Blinken makes unannounced visit to Kyiv as Ukraine faces Russian challenge in east

With Putin’s reshuffle, is Russia preparing for a long war?

With Putin’s reshuffle, is Russia preparing for a long war?

Will US voters continue to care about Ukraine amid Israel-Hamas conflict?

Will US voters continue to care about Ukraine amid Israel-Hamas conflict?

As Russia pushed into northern Ukraine this week, the U.S. presidential race between President Joe Biden and former President Donald...

Russia using ‘hybrid’ approach to grow Arctic presence

Russia using ‘hybrid’ approach to grow Arctic presence

Analysts say Russia is adopting a so-called hybrid approach to growing its strategic influence in the Arctic, through research, increased...

Russia advances into eastern Ukraine, expanding war front

Russia advances into eastern Ukraine, expanding war front

King Charles hands Prince William military title in rare joint appearance

King Charles hands Prince William military title in rare joint appearance

London — Britain’s King Charles handed over a senior military role to his son Prince William at a ceremony Monday, marking...

Greece’s prime minister in Turkey for talks as the regional rivals seek to improve relations

Greece’s prime minister in Turkey for talks as the regional rivals seek to improve relations

ISTANBUL — Greece’s leader arrived in Turkey’s capital on Monday for talks with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan as both countries pursue...

Ukrainian pastor serves as front-line chaplain

Ukrainian pastor serves as front-line chaplain

Fifty-year-old Yevhen Savchenko has been serving as an official chaplain for Ukraine’s Armed Forces since late 2023, often performing his...

3 men charged in UK with assisting Hong Kong intelligence service 

3 men charged in UK with assisting Hong Kong intelligence service 

London — British police have charged three men with assisting the Hong Kong intelligence service amid growing concern that hostile states...

Russia reports destroying 47 drones and missiles from Ukrainian attacks

Russia reports destroying 47 drones and missiles from Ukrainian attacks

AI developments are already impacting the job market

AI developments are already impacting the job market

As generative AI technologies like ChatGPT rapidly gain popularity, they are beginning to change the future of the job market....