Trump says US must be ‘very careful’ on giving Patriot air defence licence to Ukraine
Trump had earlier said the US would grant Ukraine a licence to produce the air defence missiles. Read More
Moscow court orders arrest of slain Putin critic Boris Nemtsov’s daughter
MOSCOW, July 31 – A court in the Russian capital has ordered the arrest in absentia of the daughter of murdered Russian opposition politician Boris Nemtsov over her role in…
Major Brazil conservative party to stay neutral in presidential race, hurting Bolsonaro bid
BRASILIA, July 31 – Brazil’s Progressives Party, one of the country’s largest right-wing parties, said on Friday it would stay neutral in October’s presidential election, a significant setback for Senator…
Spain’s Ceuta migration influx: What we know
The massive influx of 60,000 migrants into Spain’s enclave of Ceuta has triggered a crisis for Spain and the EU. Read More
Trump defends ‘anti-weaponisation’ fund as Blanche nomination stalls
Trump also said Todd Blanche “should be immediately approved as US Attorney General”. Read More
New York state sues prediction market platform Kalshi over ‘illegal’ gambling
The company calls itself an “event contracts” exchange rather than a traditional sportsbook. Read More
US-backed Venezuela talks to begin without opposition leader Machado
July 31 – U.S.-backed negotiations between Venezuela’s interim government and a faction of the opposition will begin on Saturday, with the country’s most prominent opposition leader absent. Read More
Tariff provisions could doom long-awaited Russia sanctions bill
WASHINGTON, July 31 – A Russia sanctions bill championed by the late Senator Lindsey Graham faces a tough road in Congress as Democrats and some Republicans raise concerns about new…
Spain, Morocco halt deadly rush on Spanish enclave after 49,000 cross in a day
CEUTA, Spain/ FNIDEQ, Morocco, July 31 – Spain and Morocco reinforced the border fence of a Spanish enclave on Friday and appeared to have halted mass crossings, after around 49,000…
Even at the beach, it’s hard for Russians to escape the war
ANAPA, Russia, July 31 – Children paddle in the warm waters of the Black Sea and sunbathers crowd the beaches. But this is no ordinary holiday season in Russia. Read…