SOFIA — Bulgaria intends to honour its NATO commitments by raising defence spending toward 5% of…
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Russia Warns Deployment of U.S. Missile Systems in Japan Would Threaten Far East Security
MOSCOW — Russia’s foreign ministry on Thursday warned that the deployment of U.S. Typhon missile systems…
Latvia’s Parliament Confirms Centre-Right Government Led by Andris Kulbergs Ahead of October Vote
RIGA — Latvia’s parliament on Thursday approved a new centre-right government, elevating opposition lawmaker Andris Kulbergs…
U.S. Denies Visa for Russian Deputy FM, Moscow Says It Violated UN Agreement
WASHINGTON — Russia’s UN ambassador Vassily Nebenzia told the Security Council on May 26 that the…
EU Chief Says Russia Using Drone Alerts to Destabilise Baltic Democracies
VILNIUS — European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen accused Russia on Tuesday of deliberately triggering…
U.N. Chief Warns Against Escalation After Russia Signals Strikes on Kyiv
WASHINGTON — United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres expressed deep concern on Tuesday over Russia’s announcement that…
Israel Defence Firm Developing Laser and Other Systems to Counter Hezbollah Kamikaze Drones
JERUSALEM — Israel’s largest defence contractor is racing to field hardware capable of defeating explosive “kamikaze”…
Bolivian President Halves Own Pay Amid Widening Protests and Shortages
LA PAZ — Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz announced on Monday that he will cut his salary…
Trump Urges Mass Expansion of Abraham Accords as Part of Iran Deal Push
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said on May 25 he has asked Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Pakistan,…
Venice Stays in Right-Wing Hands as Meloni’s Coalition Wins Mayoral Race
ROME — Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s right-leaning coalition held onto Venice in Monday’s mayoral vote, according…
India raises visa concerns with US amid broader alignment, Rubio says nations ‘strategically aligned’
NEW DELHI — India expressed concern on May 24 about recent U.S. visa restrictions during a…
Israel says it will retain freedom to act in Lebanon amid U.S.-Iran talks
JERUSALEM — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told U.S. President Donald Trump in a May 23…