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Romania’s Social Democrats Join Hard-Right AUR to Try to Oust Bolojan Government
BUCHAREST – Romania’s largest parliamentary party, the Social Democrats, said Monday it would team up with…
India Taps Politician Trivedi as Envoy to Bangladesh in Bid to Mend Strained Ties
NEW DELHI – India appointed seasoned politician Dinesh Trivedi as its next high commissioner to Bangladesh…
German Chancellor Slams Iran for Humiliating U.S. in Stalled War Talks
BERLIN – Chancellor Friedrich Merz accused Iran’s leaders of shaming the United States by sending American…
Norway Urges FIFA to Ditch Peace Prize, Leave It to Nobel Experts
STOCKHOLM – FIFA must eliminate its peace prize to steer clear of political entanglements, Norwegian Football…
Putin Pledges Russia’s Aid to Iran Amid Middle East Turmoil, Eyes Swift Peace
MOSCOW – President Vladimir Putin met Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in St. Petersburg on Monday,…
Mexico Warns U.S. Against Repeat of Unauthorized Role in Anti-Drug Raid After Fatal Crash
MEXICO CITY – President Claudia Sheinbaum announced Monday that Mexico delivered a diplomatic note to the…
NATO Weighs Scrapping Annual Summits to Sidestep Trump Tensions
WASHINGTON – NATO leaders are debating an end to their tradition of annual summits, according to…
Sri Lanka Seeks New Investors for White Elephant Mattala Airport After Failed Deal
COLOMBO – Sri Lanka relaunched a bid for investors on April 26 to revive its money-losing…
Taiwan FM Defies China in Eswatini Visit After African Airspace Blocks
TAIPEI – Taiwan’s Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung touched down in Eswatini on April 25, vowing that…
China Pledges Firm Backing to Myanmar Junta Amid Border Stability Push
BEIJING – China’s top diplomat Wang Yi vowed firm support for Myanmar to protect its sovereignty…
Singapore and Japan Mark 60 Years of Ties with Strategic Partnership Pledge
SINGAPORE – Prime Ministers Lawrence Wong of Singapore and Sanae Takaichi of Japan swapped congratulatory letters…