France convenes second meeting on Ukraine with other Europeans, Canada
PARIS – France plans to a host a second meeting to discuss Ukraine and European security on Wednesday, but has this time invited European countries who were not present earlier…
Assange visitors’ lawsuit against CIA dismissed by US judge
Journalists and lawyers say the US intelligence agency spied on them when they visited the Wikileaks founder in London. Read More
Israel confirms planned handover of six living Gaza hostages, four bodies this week
This comes ahead of the release of six living captives on Feb 22. Read More
US says all sides must make concessions in Ukraine talks covering land and security
RIYADH – Senior U.S. officials said on Tuesday after talks with a Russian delegation in Saudi Arabia that all sides will need to make concessions in order to bring about…
Explainer-Europe’s options for paying to bolster its defence readiness
BRUSSELS – The European Union is discussing how to finance a sharp increase in its defence readiness to deter any possible future attack from Russia and become less dependent for…
Attacks by Sudan’s RSF leave many dead as force prepares political charter
Attacks by Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces have killed more than 200 people over the past three days, activists said on Tuesday, as the paramilitary group delayed signing a political charter…
Israel to begin negotiations on second phase of Gaza ceasefire deal, minister says
Israel has demanded a complete demilitarisation of the enclave. Read More
Thin majority of Germans back role in possible Ukraine peacekeeping mission
BERLIN – A slim majority of Germans are in favour of deploying Bundeswehr forces as part of a possible peacekeeping force in Ukraine to monitor any ceasefire that is agreed,…
EU antitrust chief says Trump has upended Europe-US relations
LONDON – The EU’s competition chief says U.S. President Donald Trump has upended the “trustful relationship” between the United States and Europe, and that Brussels should focus on providing the…
EU antitrust chief says Trump has upended Europe-US relations
LONDON – The EU’s competition chief says U.S. President Donald Trump has upended the “trustful relationship” between the United States and Europe, and that Brussels should focus on providing the…