Niue Seeks Seat at Commonwealth Leaders’ Table as It Marks 50 Years of Self-Government

NIUE — The Pacific island nation of Niue, known as the “Rock of Polynesia,” celebrated 50…

Hong Kong Math Prodigies Conquer IMOYA 2024 in Singapore, Securing Top Honors and Global Recognition

Singapore — In a dazzling display of mathematical brilliance, Hong Kong’s young math prodigies took center…

Incoming EU Foreign Policy Chief Kallas Warns of Threats from Russia and China

BRUSSELS — The European Union’s incoming foreign policy chief, Kaja Kallas, has emphasized the need to…

Qatar’s Emir Visits Berlin for Talks on Strengthening Economic Ties

BERLIN — German Chancellor Olaf Scholz will host Qatar’s Emir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani,…

U.S. Secretary of State Blinken Arrives in Israel to Revive Ceasefire Talks

TEL AVIV — U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in Israel on Tuesday for high-level…

Wealthy Israelis Offer Rewards for Release of Hostages Held in Gaza

JERUSALEM — Amid growing frustration over the lack of a ceasefire deal in the year-long Gaza…

Spanish Government Faces Pressure from Hard Left, Putting Budget Passage in Jeopardy

MADRID — The Spanish government, led by Socialist Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, is under increasing pressure…

UAE President Offers to Help Resolve Ukraine Crisis in Meeting with Putin

MOSCOW — United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has told Russian President…

Gender Inequity in Focus as Commonwealth Summit Kicks Off in Samoa

APIA, Samoa — The Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) opened in Samoa on Monday with…

Woman Pleads Guilty to Assault for Throwing Milkshake at UK’s Nigel Farage

LONDON — A woman who threw a banana milkshake at Nigel Farage, leader of Britain’s Reform…

Slovakia, Hungary, and Serbia to Discuss Border Protection and Curbing Illegal Migration

BRATISLAVA — The leaders of Slovakia, Hungary, and Serbia are set to meet on Tuesday to…

Italy’s Birth Rate Set to Hit New Record Low in 2024, National Statistics Office Reports

ROME — Italy’s birth rate is projected to reach a new record low in 2024, according…