As Merz struggles, Germany’s far-right AfD goes local to woo voters
HALBERSTADT, Germany, May 20 – As German Chancellor Friedrich Merz struggles to halt a relentless slide in approval ratings, Ulrich Siegmund, from the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD), is on…
Russia shows troops moving nuclear warheads in major exercise
MOSCOW, May 20 – Russia on Wednesday showed what it said was footage of troops delivering nuclear warheads to mobile Iskander-M launch systems, loading them and moving them undetected to…
US expected to unveil criminal charges against Cuba’s Raul Castro
May 20 – The Trump administration is expected to announce criminal charges against former Cuban president Raul Castro on Wednesday, in a move that would mark a step-up in Washington’s…
Israel says 430 Gaza flotilla activists being transferred to Israel
The activists will be able to meet their consular representatives in Israel. Read More
Trump purges another Republican critic with Massie defeat in Kentucky
Massie’s loss underscores the risks for lawmakers who defy Trump. Read More
Early war goal was to install hardline former president Ahmadinejad as Iran’s leader
He was known during his term as leader, from 2005 to 2013, for calls to “wipe Israel off the map”. Read More
Google unveils smart glasses, taking on Meta
The glasses will be compatible with both Android and Apple phones. Read More
Google unveils smart glasses, taking on Meta
The glasses will be compatible with both Android and Apple phones. Read More
British deputy ambassador in Washington has left post, UK foreign office says
May 20 – Britain’s second most senior diplomat in Washington, James Roscoe, has left his post, Britain’s foreign office said early on Wednesday. Read More
Trump tells regulators to advise banks on services to immigrants
This could tighten access to the financial system amid the administration’s immigration crackdown. Read More