US State Department Arabic spokesperson resigns in opposition to Gaza policy
WASHINGTON – The Arabic language spokesperson of the U.S. State Department has resigned, citing her opposition to Washington’s policy related to the war in Gaza, in at least the third…
Ukraine’s farm minister tenders resignation over corruption allegations
Agriculture minister Mykola Solsky denies the allegations against him. Read More
Zelenskiy thanks Johnson, Schumer for helping get US aid bill passed
President Volodymyr Zelenskiy expressed his gratitude on Thursday for the U.S. aid bill for Ukraine during calls with U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Mike Johnson and Senate Majority Leader Chuck…
US VP Harris hosts Kim Kardashian to discuss criminal justice reform
WASHINGTON – U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris will host reality-television star and entrepreneur Kim Kardashian at the White House on Thursday to discuss criminal justice reform, after President Joe Biden…
Poland jails Russian for spying on military
He is said to have built up contact with Polish soldiers through historical reenactment groups. Read More
Kenyan military deployed as East Africa floods kill dozens
NAIROBI – Kenya’s military was deployed on Thursday to rescue victims of heavy rains that have killed dozens of people across East Africa over the past month. Read More
Residents protest as Venice launches five-euro entry fee
The ticket idea had long been debated but repeatedly postponed over concerns. Read More
Sweden to move ahead with sending troops to Latvia as part of NATO forces
STOCKHOLM – Sweden will move ahead with plans to send troops to Latvia as part of NATO’s deployment in the Baltic countries, which share land borders with Russia and its…
Hungary’s anti-fraud body calls for extended powers to monitor EU funds
BUDAPEST – Hungary’s Integrity Authority, an anti-fraud body tasked with overseeing European Union funds, lacks the proper investigative authority to expose possible wrongdoing, its leader told Reuters, calling for an…
Explainer-How Trump’s immunity claim stalled 2020 election subversion case
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Supreme Court hears arguments on Thursday on Donald Trump’s claim that he enjoys sweeping immunity from criminal prosecution for actions he took as president, a claim…