Kremlin Confirms Putin Has Had No Contact with Trump on Reporter’s Possible Release

MOSCOW – The Kremlin confirmed on Thursday that President Vladimir Putin has not had any contact…

Putin to Hold Two-Day Talks with Lukashenko in Belarus, Kremlin Announces

MOSCOW – Russian President Vladimir Putin will engage in comprehensive discussions with Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko…

G7 to Address Responses to China’s Excess Industrial Capacity : Yellen

STRESA, Italy – U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen announced on Thursday that G7 finance ministers will…

Belgium Crowns Top Woman in Pageant Celebrating Inner Beauty

MONS, Belgium – In a celebration of inner beauty and body positivity, Belgium’s Top Woman pageant…

Spain’s Prime Minister to Announce Recognition of Palestinian State, Source Says

MADRID – Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez is set to announce the recognition of an independent…

Ireland to Recognise Palestinian State

LONDON – Ireland will officially recognise the state of Palestine, Prime Minister Simon Harris announced on…

China Sanctions Ex-US Lawmaker and Taiwan Supporter Mike Gallagher

BEIJING – China has imposed sanctions on former U.S. lawmaker Mike Gallagher, banning him from entering…

France Open to UAE Investments in Nuclear Industry, Finance Minister Says

ABU DHABI – France is open to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) investing in its nuclear…

Syrian First Lady Asma al-Assad Diagnosed with Leukemia

DUBAI – Syria’s first lady, Asma al-Assad, has been diagnosed with leukemia, the Syrian presidency announced…

France Backs ICC After Prosecutor Seeks Arrest Warrants for Israel’s Netanyahu

PARIS – France has reaffirmed its support for the International Criminal Court (ICC) and the fight…

Finland Calls for EU-Wide Solutions to Prevent Migrant Flow from Russia

HELSINKI – Finland has urged the European Union to adopt common measures to prevent what it…

Funeral Procession for Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi Draws Thousands

TEHRAN – Thousands of Iranians somberly walked through the streets on May 21 for the funeral…