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Putin calls to resume production of intermediate nuclear-capable missiles

Putin calls to resume production of intermediate nuclear-capable missiles

Russia protests to Japan about joint exercises with NATO countries

Russia protests to Japan about joint exercises with NATO countries

US, allies warn of North Korea-Russia military cooperation

US, allies warn of North Korea-Russia military cooperation

new york — The United States and its allies warned Friday that expanding military cooperation between Russia and North Korea is...

US official: World should be ‘alarmed’ by growing North Korea-Russia cooperation 

US official: World should be ‘alarmed’ by growing North Korea-Russia cooperation 

Japan’s emperor, wife take trip down memory lane during UK visit

Japan’s emperor, wife take trip down memory lane during UK visit

OXFORD, England, — Japan’s Emperor Naruhito and his wife took a trip down memory lane Friday, the final day of their...

Zelenskyy welcomes Slovenia president to Kyiv

Zelenskyy welcomes Slovenia president to Kyiv

Kyiv pushes allies to create no-fly zone in western Ukraine

Kyiv pushes allies to create no-fly zone in western Ukraine

Kyiv, Ukraine — Lacking sufficient anti-aircraft systems to repel Russia’s unrelenting attacks, Ukraine is pushing its European allies to establish a...

EU leaders pick von der Leyen for second term as European Commission chief

EU leaders pick von der Leyen for second term as European Commission chief

brussels — European Union leaders agreed on Thursday to nominate Ursula von der Leyen of Germany for a second five-year term...

South Korea will consider supplying arms to Ukraine after Russia, North Korea sign strategic pact

South Korea will consider supplying arms to Ukraine after Russia, North Korea sign strategic pact

Seoul — South Korea said Thursday that it would consider sending arms to Ukraine, a major policy change that was suggested...

Russian satellite breaks up, forces space station astronauts to shelter

Russian satellite breaks up, forces space station astronauts to shelter

WASHINGTON — A defunct Russian satellite has broken up into more than 100 pieces of debris in orbit, forcing astronauts on...

Closer Russia-North Korea ties may create opportunity for US, China 

Closer Russia-North Korea ties may create opportunity for US, China 

washington — The recent defense pact between Russia and North Korea could present a diplomatic opportunity for the United States and...

Serbian police ban cultural festival with Kosovo

Serbian police ban cultural festival with Kosovo

BELGRADE, Serbia — Serbian police on Thursday banned a festival that promotes cultural exchange with Kosovo in a sign of growing...

Drivers in cities around globe facing more traffic jams, study finds

Drivers in cities around globe facing more traffic jams, study finds

Boeing’s Starliner strands astronauts in space

Boeing’s Starliner strands astronauts in space

Two NASA astronauts are stranded in space with no return date set. Plus, a new climate satellite launches into orbit,...

News nonprofit sues ChatGPT maker OpenAI, Microsoft for ‘exploitative’ copyright infringement

News nonprofit sues ChatGPT maker OpenAI, Microsoft for ‘exploitative’ copyright infringement

Los Angeles — The Center for Investigative Reporting said Thursday it has sued ChatGPT maker OpenAI and its closest business partner,...

Yacht captain jailed ahead of arson trial over Greek island fire

Yacht captain jailed ahead of arson trial over Greek island fire

Athens — Greek judicial authorities have jailed the captain and first officer of a yacht ahead of a trial on charges...

Spain’s proposal to reform media law seen as threat to press freedom

Spain’s proposal to reform media law seen as threat to press freedom

Madrid — Spain’s leader has pledged to reform the country’s media law next month to stop the spread of fake news,...

Busy with Ukraine war, Russia ignoring growing Islamist terror threat, experts say

Busy with Ukraine war, Russia ignoring growing Islamist terror threat, experts say

US Javelin anti-tank missile, a cherished weapon among Ukrainian soldiers

US Javelin anti-tank missile, a cherished weapon among Ukrainian soldiers

Javelin anti-tank missile systems are part of a new $275 million aid package the U.S. is sending to Ukraine. Since...

Ukraine reports downing 23 Russian drones in latest night of attacks

Ukraine reports downing 23 Russian drones in latest night of attacks

Emotional homecoming for WikiLeaks’ Assange

Emotional homecoming for WikiLeaks’ Assange

London — WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange arrived in his home country of Australia a free man Wednesday after agreeing to a...

Ukraine sets out on long path to EU membership

Ukraine sets out on long path to EU membership

Warsaw, Poland — Ukrainian officials are embracing what will be a detailed and tortuous process of negotiations following the official opening...