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Intelligence Community Report Warns Lawmakers About US Disengagement From Ukraine

Intelligence Community Report Warns Lawmakers About US Disengagement From Ukraine

In its annual global threats assessment report Monday, the U.S. intelligence community told lawmakers that the war in Ukraine is...

US Intelligence Chiefs Deliver Grim Warning for Ukraine

US Intelligence Chiefs Deliver Grim Warning for Ukraine

WASHINGTON — The frozen military conflict between Ukraine and Russia is starting to thaw and will likely tilt in Moscow’s favor...

Pentagon Needs $10B to Replace Weapons Already Sent to Ukraine, Officials Say

Pentagon Needs $10B to Replace Weapons Already Sent to Ukraine, Officials Say

pentagon — The Pentagon has a funding shortfall of about $10 billion for U.S. military weapons needed to replace those already...

Portugal’s Center Right Prepares to Rule; Far Right Warns of Instability

Portugal’s Center Right Prepares to Rule; Far Right Warns of Instability

lisbon, portugal — Portugal’s center-right Democratic Alliance (AD) won Sunday’s general election by a slim margin and is preparing to govern...

Russia Arrests South Korean Man for Spying: TASS

Russia Arrests South Korean Man for Spying: TASS

MOSCOW — A South Korean citizen has been arrested in Russia on suspicion of espionage, Russian state news agency TASS reported...

Ukrainians React to Biden’s Pledges of Continued Support

Ukrainians React to Biden’s Pledges of Continued Support

U.S. President Joe Biden opened his State of the Union address last week with a pledge to continue to support...

NATO HQ Raises Swedish Flag, Strengthening Baltic Region Against Russian Threat

NATO HQ Raises Swedish Flag, Strengthening Baltic Region Against Russian Threat

london — Sweden’s flag was raised in a ceremony Monday at NATO’s headquarters in Brussels after it officially joined the Western...

Poland’s President Calls on NATO Allies to Raise Spending on Defense to 3% of GDP

Poland’s President Calls on NATO Allies to Raise Spending on Defense to 3% of GDP

WARSAW, Poland — Poland’s president on Monday called on other members of the NATO alliance to raise their spending on defense...

Poll: Most US Teens Feel Happy or Peaceful Without Their Smartphones

Poll: Most US Teens Feel Happy or Peaceful Without Their Smartphones

First European Climate Risk Assessment Finds Continent Unprepared

First European Climate Risk Assessment Finds Continent Unprepared

Trump: TikTok Poses National Security Threat, but Banning It Would Help Facebook

Trump: TikTok Poses National Security Threat, but Banning It Would Help Facebook

NEW YORK — Former President Donald Trump said Monday that he still believes TikTok poses a national security risk but is...

Zelenskyy Hails Oscar Victory of Harrowing Ukrainian Documentary ‘20 Days in Mariupol’

Zelenskyy Hails Oscar Victory of Harrowing Ukrainian Documentary ‘20 Days in Mariupol’

China, Iran, Russia Host Naval Drills

China, Iran, Russia Host Naval Drills

Four European Countries Seal Free Trade Pact with India, Pledge $100 Billion Investment  

Four European Countries Seal Free Trade Pact with India, Pledge $100 Billion Investment  

New Delhi — India has signed a free trade pact with a group of four European nations that aims at drawing...

Swedish Flag Raised Over NATO Headquarters

Swedish Flag Raised Over NATO Headquarters

Britain’s Princess Kate Apologizes for Editing Family Photo That Fueled Rumors About Her Health

Britain’s Princess Kate Apologizes for Editing Family Photo That Fueled Rumors About Her Health

London — Kate, Princess of Wales, apologized Monday for “confusion” caused by her editing of a family photo released by the...

Five of Six Missing Skiers Found Dead in Switzerland, Police Say

Five of Six Missing Skiers Found Dead in Switzerland, Police Say

Russia Reports Downing Ukrainian Drones Over 3 Russian Regions

Russia Reports Downing Ukrainian Drones Over 3 Russian Regions

Ukraine’s Oscar-Winning Director Says He Would Exchange Award for No War

Ukraine’s Oscar-Winning Director Says He Would Exchange Award for No War

Why Did Ireland’s Referendums on Family, Women Fail?

Why Did Ireland’s Referendums on Family, Women Fail?

Dublin, Ireland — Irish voters’ rejection of proposals to reword constitutional clauses on family roles and the duties of women has...

In Swiss Alps, Major Search Continues for 6 Missing Ski Hikers

In Swiss Alps, Major Search Continues for 6 Missing Ski Hikers

Geneva — The “major rescue operation” aimed at finding six Swiss ski hikers wanted since Saturday in the Swiss Alps must...

France’s Macron Backs ‘End of Life’ Bill, Debate Expected by May

France’s Macron Backs ‘End of Life’ Bill, Debate Expected by May

Paris — French President Emmanuel Macron said Sunday for the first time that he backed new end-of-life legislation that would allow...