Another Conservative lawmaker defects to Labour in UK
LONDON — British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak was accused Wednesday of leading a “chaotic” government as another one of his Conservative...
Russia intensifies crackdown on journalists, dissenting voices on Ukraine
Geneva — United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk on Tuesday condemned Russia’s brutal crackdown on journalists, which he...
Africa should forge path for secure data flow across borders, experts say
Nairobi, Kenya — Digital experts called on African countries Tuesday for laws to protect the data of individuals and businesses, saying...
US revokes some licenses for exports to China’s Huawei
Washington — The United States has revoked certain licenses for exports to Chinese tech giant Huawei, the Commerce Department said, drawing...
Croatian dive instructors bring solace to Ukrainian veterans
Three decades ago, the breakup of the country of Yugoslavia led to 10 years of conflict involving Serbian nationals fighting...
Japan-Russia tensions flare over Ukraine war amid decades-long land disputes
Sapporo, Japan — Friction between Japan and Russia will likely escalate amidst the burgeoning Ukraine war, with the decades-long land conflicts...
US soldier detained in Russia; White House says 2nd American newly detained
PENTAGON — The U.S. Army has confirmed that a U.S. soldier was arrested last week during an unauthorized visit to the...
Xi Jinping’s visits to Serbia, Hungary reflect China-EU tensions
Vienna — After “frank” discussions in France where President Emmanuel Macron pressed him on Russia’s war in Ukraine, trade disputes and...
While visiting France, Xi offers few concessions over trade, Russia
Chinese President Xi Jinping wrapped up his two-day visit to France Tuesday — his first trip to Europe in five...
Xi, in France, offers few concessions on trade, support for Russia
LONDON — Chinese President Xi Jinping offered few concessions to his counterpart and host Emmanuel Macron as he wrapped up a...
Russia bans US-funded rights group Freedom House
Moscow — Russia on Tuesday said it had declared U.S.-funded rights group Freedom House an “undesirable organization”, effectively banning anyone from...
Former British carpenter works as combat medic in Ukraine
British citizen Peter Fouche has been volunteering with Ukraine’s Armed Forces since March 2022. Before Russia’s invasion, he was working...
Police break up pro-Palestinian student protest in Berlin as demonstrations spread across Europe
Amsterdam — German police on Tuesday broke up a protest by several hundred pro-Palestinian activists who had occupied a courtyard at...
Putin begins his fifth term as president, more in control of Russia than ever
Moscow — Vladimir Putin began his fifth term Tuesday as Russian leader at a glittering Kremlin inauguration, setting out on another...
Hungary, Serbia to roll out red carpet for China’s Xi
BUDAPEST, Hungary — Chinese leader Xi Jinping will spend most of his five-day tour in Europe this week in two small...
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