ROME — Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni told parliament on June 11 that Italy will raise its…
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EU ambassadors press Moscow to heed call for direct Ukraine talks
MOSCOW — British, French and German ambassadors met with Russia’s deputy foreign minister Mikhail Galuzin on…
Mexico City split between celebration and protest as World Cup opens at Azteca
MEXICO CITY — The Azteca stadium filled with mariachi, green jerseys and expectant fans Thursday as…
Beijing sanctions Philippine defence minister over remarks
BEIJING — China on June 11 announced entry bans and other restrictions targeting Philippine Defence Minister…
Bill Gates Says He Misjudged Ties to Jeffrey Epstein, Tells Congress
WASHINGTON — Bill Gates told a congressional committee Wednesday that he “did not fully understand the…
Japan, Malaysia Pledge Closer Defence and Energy Ties
TOKYO — Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim agreed Wednesday to…
Russia Urges Quick Decision on Armenia’s Bloc Membership Amid Rising Tensions
MOSCOW — Russia said Wednesday that Armenia must promptly decide whether to remain in two post‑Soviet…
UN Rights Chief Calls on US to Rethink World Cup Immigration Practices
GENEVA — United Nations rights chief Volker Türk urged the United States to reconsider its immigration…
Negeri Sembilan Chief Minister Congratulates Top SPM Students
MALAYSIA — Negeri Sembilan Chief Minister Dato’ Seri Utama Haji Aminuddin Harun congratulated 34 students from…
UN leadership hopefuls push human rights, reform at Geneva debate
GENEVA — Four of the five candidates vying to succeed U.N. Secretary‑General António Guterres urged stronger…
Kremlin says no Trump‑Putin call planned as US mediators stay in touch
MOSCOW — The Kremlin said on June 9 there are no plans for a telephone conversation…
Singapore, Indonesia to Jointly Study BBK Tech Potential, Deepen Economic Ties
JAKARTA — Singapore and Indonesia agreed to commission a joint study on technology opportunities in the…