U.S. Pays $725 Million to UN, Retains General Assembly Vote

UNITED NATIONS — The United States has paid $725 million to the United Nations, reducing its…

Meloni Rules Out Early Election as Italy’s Coalition Faces Strains

ROME — Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said on Wednesday that she plans to remain in…

Maltese Protesters Demand Justice for Slain Journalist

VALLETTA — Thousands of people marched through Malta’s capital on Wednesday, demanding justice for anti-corruption journalist…

ITA Completes 1,000-Km Alaska Drone Flight to Test Anti-Doping Sample Transport

The International Testing Agency (ITA) has completed a 1,000-kilometre drone flight in Alaska to assess whether…

Finland Joins France’s European Nuclear Deterrence Initiative

BRUSSELS — Finland has joined France’s initiative to strengthen Europe’s independent nuclear deterrence, amid growing uncertainty over…

Modi, Pezeshkian stress safe seas amid US–Iran war

NEW DELHI — Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian held talks on Sept…

Trump says Putin wants Ukraine deal

WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday he had a “great” phone conversation with…

Steven Pinker: Explaining Humanity, Progress and the Future Through Reason

In an age filled with rapid technological change, political uncertainty and alarming headlines, understanding the future…

NFF chiefs quit after Nigeria fail to reach World Cups

LAGOS — Nigeria’s top football officials resigned on Thursday after mounting criticism over the national teams’…

Netanyahu Rejects Diplomacy with Iran, Backs Trump’s Economic Pressure

JERUSALEM — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he saw no possibility of reaching a diplomatic…

Carney’s Gamble: Canadian Support May Erode as Trade War Bites

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney enjoys broad public backing after halting trade talks with the…

US envoy warns West Bank settlers over Palestinian American property

JERUSALEM — US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee warned militant Israeli settlers in the occupied West…