Nobel Laureate Narges Mohammadi Re-Arrested in Iran, Rights Groups Demand Clarity

BRUSSELS – International human rights organizations condemned Iran’s reported re-arrest of Nobel Peace Prize winner Narges…

Japan’s Sanae Takaichi Ranks Third in Forbes’ 2025 Most Powerful Women List

NEW YORK — Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has been ranked third on Forbes’ 2025 list…

France Seeks Last-Minute Budget Approval Amid Parliamentary Gridlock

PARIS — France’s Finance Minister Roland Lescure expressed confidence on Thursday that the 2026 budget will…

Austrian Court Rejects US Extradition of Ukrainian Tycoon Dmytro Firtash

VIENNA — An Austrian court on December 10 finalized its decision to reject the extradition of…

UK PM Starmer Defends Europe and London Mayor Against Trump’s Criticism

LONDON — British Prime Minister Keir Starmer reaffirmed Europe’s strength and commitment to freedom and democracy…

Switzerland’s Guy Parmelin Re-Elected President Amid US Tariff Deal

GENEVA — Guy Parmelin, Switzerland’s economy minister known for his diplomatic efforts to ease steep US…

India’s Top Arms Makers Hold Rare Talks in Russia on Joint Defence Ventures

NEW DELHI — At least half a dozen executives from leading Indian arms manufacturers, including Adani…

Trump Signals Possible Military Strikes on Venezuelan Drug Traffickers

WASHINGTON — US President Donald Trump escalated his stance on combating drug trafficking by hinting at…

Fierce Fighting Persists in Eastern Congo Despite U.S.-Brokered Peace Deal with Rwanda

WASHINGTON – Intense clashes broke out once again in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) on…

Olympic Flame Ignited at Rome’s Quirinale Palace to Begin Italy 2026 Winter Games Relay

ROME – Under a cloudy sky, the Olympic flame was ceremoniously rekindled Friday in Rome’s historic…

Russian President Putin’s strategic India visit aims to deepen trade and diversify ties

NEW DELHI, INDIA – Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in New Delhi on Thursday for a…

U.S. Commits $1.6 Billion to Kenya’s Health System Under New Aid Agreement

WASHINGTON — The United States has pledged over $1.6 billion to bolster Kenya’s health system through…