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…

India to Draw Up Farmer Contingency Plans Ahead of El Niño Risk

NEW DELHI — India will prepare district-level contingency plans to help farmers cope with possible low…

Judge Says Najib’s 1MDB Theft Outstrips Attila the Hun

KUALA LUMPUR — A High Court judge has compared the scale of Najib Razak’s looting in…

Zaid Ibrahim Joins PAS, Eyes Return to Parliament

PETALING JAYA — Former law minister Zaid Ibrahim said he has joined Parti Islam Se-Malaysia (PAS)…

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…

Nepal Seeks Chinese Tech and Investment to Boost Jobs, Says FM

BEIJING — Nepal’s new government must harness Chinese technology and persuade investors it is open for…

Iraqi PM Al-Zaidi to Visit Washington in Mid‑July to Deepen Economic Ties

BAGHDAD — Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al‑Zaidi will travel to Washington in mid‑July to strengthen strategic…

Turkey warns Russia over Black Sea moves, offers to mediate Kyiv-Moscow talks

ANKARA — Turkey’s foreign minister told his Russian counterpart on Tuesday that Ankara expects steps in…