Kenya bars Taiwanese delegates from oceans conference under China pressure

NAIROBI — Kenya barred delegates from Taiwan from attending the “Our Ocean Conference, 2026” in Mombasa…

Trump, Modi Discuss Trade and Seafarer Safety at G7

EVIAN, FRANCE — U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday he had a “very good” conversation…

Trump Urges Netanyahu to Ease Up on Hezbollah Operations

EVIAN-LES-BAINS, FRANCE — U.S. President Donald Trump urged Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday to…

Zelenskiy Sees Stronger Ukraine-India Partnership After Modi Meeting

EVIAN-LES-BAINS, FRANCE — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Wednesday he hopes closer ties and joint…

Kenya’s President Invites Arsenal After Title Celebrations

EVIAN-LES-BAINS, FRANCE — Kenya’s football-obsessed President William Ruto, an Arsenal supporter, said he has invited the…

Former Nigerian Oil Minister Cleared in London Bribery Trial

LONDON —  A London jury on Wednesday acquitted former Nigerian oil minister Diezani Alison-Madueke of six…

India, Canada Pledge Faster Push on Trade and Security at G7 Meeting

EVIAN, FRANCE — Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney met on the…

White House Ballroom Project Tied to $600 Million Price Tag, Report Says

WASHINGTON — The White House ballroom project initiated by President Donald Trump could cost up to…

South Africa’s Ramaphosa Rejects Blaming Migrants for Economic Woes

JOHANNESBURG — President Cyril Ramaphosa urged South Africans on Tuesday not to scapegoat migrants for the…

UK, EU to Hold Second Summit on July 22 as Starmer Seeks Reset

LONDON — Britain and the European Union will meet for a second summit on July 22…

G-7 Urges Stronger Pressure on Russia as Zelensky Meets Leaders in Evian

EVIAN-LES-BAINS, FRANCE —G-7 leaders meeting in Evian, France, agreed on June 16 to ramp up pressure…

General Vannacci Launches Far-Right Party to Challenge Meloni

ROME — General Roberto Vannacci launched Futuro Nazionale on June 14, staking out a hardline nationalist…