How a Western Military Pact for Nuclear Subs Affects China
The United States, United Kingdom and Australia on Thursday announced what the Royal Australian Navy describes on its website as...
After Merkel: What Role for Germany on Global Stage?
As Germany prepares to elect a new leader in elections scheduled for September 26, Chancellor Angela Merkel’s successor will face...
US Eases Foreign Coronavirus Travel Restrictions
The United States said Monday that starting in early November it will ease its coronavirus restrictions for foreign travelers arriving...
US, EU Denounce Parliamentary Elections in Russia
The United States said Monday that laws against “extremism” in Russia prevented opposition parties from a fair shot in parliamentary...
Benin Startup Builds Low-Cost Computers
BloLab is converting plastic jerricans into computers using recycled components.. Anne Nzouankeu visited the startup in Cotonou, Benin in this...
Spain’s Plan to Curb Soaring Energy Prices a Sign of Growing State Intervention
Spain has led a rebellion over soaring energy prices across Europe which analysts fear could endanger the continent’s economic recovery...
Putin’s United Russia Claims Victory amid Allegations of Vote-Rigging
Russia’s Sunday election results came as no surprise to opponents of President Vladimir Putin — it was a foregone conclusion,...
Kremlin-Backed Party Claims Victory Amid Tampering Allegations
The Kremlin-backed ruling United Russia party has claimed it won a two-thirds supermajority in Russia’s lower house of parliament, after...
At Least Eight Dead in Russian Campus Shooting
A student opened fire on a university campus in central Russia on Monday killing at least eight people, investigators said,...
Thousands March in Ukraine’s Pride Parade
Thousands marched in the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv on Sunday for LGTBQ rights, an annual march that was canceled last...
France Cancels Defense Meeting with United Kingdom
France has canceled a meeting between Armed Forces Minister Florence Parly and her British counterpart planned for this week after...
4 Found Dead, 7 More Hospitalized on Belarus-Poland Border
Four people were found dead Sunday on the Belarus-Polish border according to officials from both countries, a week after Warsaw...
Lava Shoots up From Volcano on La Palma in Spanish Canary Islands
A volcano erupted on the Spanish Canary Island of La Palma on Sunday, sending fountains of lava and a plume...
Kremlin-Backed Party Takes Early Lead in Duma Vote Amid Tampering Allegations
The Kremlin-backed ruling United Party is on track to victory in Russia’s lower house of parliament, early results showed, after...
UK’s Johnson to Urge Climate Action During 4-day Trip to US
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson was travelling to the United States on Sunday with senior Cabinet officials to urge world...
France: Biden, Macron to Confer on End of Australian Submarine Pact
France says U.S. President Joe Biden and French President Emmanuel Macron are planning to talk in the next few days...
Australia Says New Defense Accord with US and Britain Will Boost Regional Security
Australia is defending its decision to join a tripartite alliance with the United States and Britain despite an angry reaction...
Greece Opens New Migrant Camp on Aegean Island Amid Controversy
Greece has opened a new migrant holding camp to ease longstanding overcrowded conditions that authorities themselves have called a disgrace....
Australia had ‘Deep and Grave Concerns’ Over French Subs, PM Says
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison said Sunday the French government would have known Canberra had “deep and grave concerns” about...
Media: ‘Quad’ Countries to Agree on Secure Microchip Supply Chains
Leaders of the United States, Japan, India and Australia will agree to take steps to build secure semiconductor supply chains...
Australia Made ‘Huge Mistake’ Canceling Submarine Deal, Says French Envoy
Australia has made a “huge” diplomatic error by ditching a multi-billion-dollar order for French submarines in favor of an alternative...
Telegram Messenger Blocks Russia Opposition App During Vote
Jailed Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny’s “Smart Voting” app has disappeared from the Telegram messenger following similar moves by Apple and...
