JAKARTA — India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi received Indonesia’s highest civilian honour, the Bintang Adipurna, on…
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Russia Bans Diesel Exports After Drone Attacks Cripple Refineries
MOSCOW — Russia on Wednesday imposed an export ban on diesel as part of emergency measures…
Turkey Courts Trump at NATO Summit, Names Airport Wing After Him
ANKARA — Turkey staged a lavish welcome for U.S. President Donald Trump at a NATO summit…
Russia and China Open Annual Naval Drills Off Qingdao
MOSCOW — The Kremlin said on July 6 that joint naval exercises between Russia and China…
Armenia’s Pashinyan Seeks to Reset Ties With Russia
MOSCOW — Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said on July 6 that he hopes to repair…
NATO to Announce Billions in Arms Deals at Ankara Summit, Rutte Says
ANKARA — NATO allies plan to unveil tens of billions of dollars in new arms contracts…
Serbia’s President Vucic Says He Will Resign, Calls Early Elections
BELGRADE — Serbia’s President Aleksandar Vucic announced on Saturday that he will resign within weeks and…
DR Congo President Urges Unity Ahead of Must-Win World Cup Match
KINSHASA — DR Congo President Félix Tshisekedi called on the nation to rally behind the national…
US Officials Frustrated by Maria Corina Machado’s Urgent Return Request After Quakes
WASHINGTON — Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado has pressed U.S. officials in recent days to…
Jolin Tsai’s “Pleasure” Wins Album of the Year at Golden Melody Awards
TAIPEI — Jolin Tsai captured album of the year at Taiwan’s Golden Melody Awards on June…
Powerful Quakes Devastate Areas Around Caracas; Thousands Feared Dead
CARACAS — Two powerful earthquakes struck west of Caracas on Wednesday, leaving widespread destruction, trapping people…
Sweden Minister Brings Baby to Eu Climate Talks to Highlight Parental Leave
LUXEMBOURG — Sweden’s climate minister Romina Pourmokhtari surprised colleagues at EU ministerial talks on Thursday when…