U.S. Denies Visa for Russian Deputy FM, Moscow Says It Violated UN Agreement

WASHINGTON — Russia’s UN ambassador Vassily Nebenzia told the Security Council on May 26 that the…

India, Australia Pledge Stronger Strategic Partnership to Secure Indo-Pacific

NEW DELHI —  Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Australia’s Foreign Minister Senator Penny Wong in…

EU Chief Says Russia Using Drone Alerts to Destabilise Baltic Democracies

VILNIUS — European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen accused Russia on Tuesday of deliberately triggering…

U.N. Chief Warns Against Escalation After Russia Signals Strikes on Kyiv

WASHINGTON — United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres expressed deep concern on Tuesday over Russia’s announcement that…

Israel Defence Firm Developing Laser and Other Systems to Counter Hezbollah Kamikaze Drones

JERUSALEM — Israel’s largest defence contractor is racing to field hardware capable of defeating explosive “kamikaze”…

India, Japan Pledge Closer Ties to Boost Indo-Pacific Stability

NEW DELHI — Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Japan’s Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi in New…

Singapore and China Call for Immediate Middle East Ceasefire, Urge Reopening of Strait of Hormuz

SINGAPORE — Singapore Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on May 25…

Bolivian President Halves Own Pay Amid Widening Protests and Shortages

LA PAZ — Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz announced on Monday that he will cut his salary…

Manasi Joshi: Rising Beyond Limitations with Courage and Determination

Life often changes without warning. In a single moment, dreams can seem shattered and the future…

Trump Urges Mass Expansion of Abraham Accords as Part of Iran Deal Push

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said on May 25 he has asked Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Pakistan,…

Iran Orders Reconnection to Global Internet After Nearly 90-Day Blackout

TEHRAN — Iran’s president, Masoud Pezeshkian, has directed authorities to restore access to the international internet,…

Venice Stays in Right-Wing Hands as Meloni’s Coalition Wins Mayoral Race

ROME — Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s right-leaning coalition held onto Venice in Monday’s mayoral vote, according…