Posts by Newsmaker

Brittney Griner at ‘Weakest Moment’ in Russia, Her Wife Says

Brittney Griner at ‘Weakest Moment’ in Russia, Her Wife Says

WNBA star Brittney Griner is at her “absolute weakest moment in life right now” as she faces a hearing in...

After Russian Atrocities, Ukraine’s Bucha Inches Toward Normalcy

After Russian Atrocities, Ukraine’s Bucha Inches Toward Normalcy

The Ukrainian city of Bucha was the scene of one of the worst massacres in Russia’s war against its neighbor,...

Study: Climate Change Made Summer Drought 20 Times More Likely

Study: Climate Change Made Summer Drought 20 Times More Likely

Drought that stretched across three continents this summer — drying out large parts of Europe, the United States and China...

At Least 15 Dead After Migrant Boats Sink in Greek Waters 

At Least 15 Dead After Migrant Boats Sink in Greek Waters 

Greece’s coast guard said Thursday at least 15 people were dead after two boats carrying migrants sank in separate incidents. ...

Is Russia Moving Nuclear Weapons Toward Ukraine?

Is Russia Moving Nuclear Weapons Toward Ukraine?

Amid unconfirmed reports that a train operated by Russia’s nuclear division was spotted heading toward Ukraine, the White House says...

Russian Launches to Space From US, 1st Time in 20 Years

Russian Launches to Space From US, 1st Time in 20 Years

For the first time in 20 years, a Russian cosmonaut rocketed from the U.S. on Wednesday, launching to the International...

Greece Warns Turkey on Illegal Drilling  

Greece Warns Turkey on Illegal Drilling  

Greece is warning it is ready to use all its diplomatic and military might to defend its sovereignty against what...

Putin Finalizes Annexation Claim Rejected by Ukraine, West

Putin Finalizes Annexation Claim Rejected by Ukraine, West

Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a law Wednesday to formalize Russia’s annexation of four Ukrainian regions, a move widely condemned...

OPEC+ Heads for Deep Supply Cuts, Clash with US

OPEC+ Heads for Deep Supply Cuts, Clash with US

OPEC+ looks set for deep oil output cuts when it meets on Wednesday, curbing supply in an already tight market...

Plastic-Gobbling Enzymes in Worm Spit May Help Ease Pollution

Plastic-Gobbling Enzymes in Worm Spit May Help Ease Pollution

Enzymes found in the saliva of wax worms can degrade one of the most common forms of plastic waste, according...

Future Ukraine Aid May Hinge on Control of Congress in 2023

Future Ukraine Aid May Hinge on Control of Congress in 2023

The impending November midterm elections, in which control of both houses of the United States Congress is being closely contested,...

Devastated by Russian Assault, Ukraine’s Schools Come Back to Life

Devastated by Russian Assault, Ukraine’s Schools Come Back to Life

Millions of Ukrainian schoolchildren are returning to the classroom despite air sirens that are still interrupting lessons. With more than...

A Musk Retweet: Tesla CEO Says He’ll Pay $44 Billion to Buy Twitter

A Musk Retweet: Tesla CEO Says He’ll Pay $44 Billion to Buy Twitter

The tumultuous saga of Elon Musk’s on-again, off-again purchase of Twitter took a turn toward a conclusion Tuesday after the...

Despite Skepticism, China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan Railway Deal Chugs Forward

Despite Skepticism, China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan Railway Deal Chugs Forward

Plans are finally in motion for a railway that runs from China to Europe through Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan, after being...

Google Discontinues Translate Service in Mainland China

Google Discontinues Translate Service in Mainland China

Google has ended its Google Translate service in mainland China, citing “low usage” of one of its flagship products by...

Turkish Journalist Groups Slam Bill to Fight Disinformation

Turkish Journalist Groups Slam Bill to Fight Disinformation

Turkish journalists groups on Tuesday protested a draft law the government says is aimed at combating fake news and disinformation...

Angela Merkel Wins UNHCR Nansen Award for Protecting Syrian Refugees

Angela Merkel Wins UNHCR Nansen Award for Protecting Syrian Refugees

Former German chancellor Angela Merkel has won the prestigious Nansen Award from the U.N. refugee agency, for providing a haven...

Afghan National Institute of Music Performs First Concert in New Home

Afghan National Institute of Music Performs First Concert in New Home

Afghanistan’s National Institute of Music has performed its first concert in its new home of Lisbon, Portugal. Members of the...

Albania Denies Police System Was Attacked by Iranian Hackers

Albania Denies Police System Was Attacked by Iranian Hackers

Albanian authorities Monday denied the country’s police system was hacked after local media reported that data on people being investigated...

Russian Court Sets Brittney Griner Appeal Date for October 25

Russian Court Sets Brittney Griner Appeal Date for October 25

A Russian court on Monday set October 25 as the date for American basketball star Brittney Griner’s appeal against her...

UN Report: Fiscal Policies of Advanced Economies Risk Global Recession

UN Report: Fiscal Policies of Advanced Economies Risk Global Recession

U.N. economists warn the monetary and fiscal policies of advanced economies risk plunging the world into a recession worse than...

US Supreme Court Will Hear Social Media Terrorism Lawsuits

US Supreme Court Will Hear Social Media Terrorism Lawsuits

The U.S. Supreme Court said Monday it will hear two cases seeking to hold social media companies financially responsible for...