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1 killed in attack on Crimea as Putin and Zelenskyy hold separate Trump calls

A Ukrainian attack on Russian-occupied Crimea has killed one person, according to Moscow-installed officials

1 killed in attack on Crimea as Putin and Zelenskyy hold separate Trump calls
World

Facing barbs and pressure from Trump, Europe's leaders close ranks

U.S. President Donald Trump’s attacks on Italy’s premier have had an unintended consequence

Facing barbs and pressure from Trump, Europe's leaders close ranks
Business|Economy|Finance|Travel|World

US and Iran hold separate meetings in Qatar and agree to continue discussions

U.S. and Iranian negotiators have met separately with Qatari and Pakistani mediators and host Qatar is reporting positive progress in talks

US and Iran hold separate meetings in Qatar and agree to continue discussions
Political|Travel|World

Myanmar's Min Aung Hlaing to visit Laos in first ASEAN member state visit

Myanmar junta chief turned president Min Aung Hlaing will make an official visit to Laos in the next few days, state media reported on Wednesday, his first trip to an ASEAN member

Myanmar's Min Aung Hlaing to visit Laos in first ASEAN member state visit
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Denmark launches $672 million military aid package for Ukraine

Denmark announced on Tuesday a new military donation package to Ukraine worth around 4.4 billion crowns ($671.8 million).

Denmark launches $672 million military aid package for Ukraine
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Putin, Lukashenko hold talks on Friday at tense point in Ukraine war

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko held talks on Friday, the Kremlin said, and discussions were expected to focus on the war in

Putin, Lukashenko hold talks on Friday at tense point in Ukraine war
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

UN halts escort of ships through Hormuz after vessel comes under attack

The U.N.

UN halts escort of ships through Hormuz after vessel comes under attack
Political|US|World

Senate walks back rebuke of Trump over Iran war

The Senate voted to undo Tuesday’s vote to reign in Trump’s war powers in Iran. The new vote came after a tense meeting between President Trump and Senate Republicans over his agenda, including the war, the SAVE America Act, and his decision to scuttle a housing bill. Political strategists Rick Tyler and Joel Payne weigh in.

Senate walks back rebuke of Trump over Iran war
Europe|Political|World

Ukraine may recalibrate its offer of ceasefire with Russia, envoy tells UN

Ukraine may revise its offer to Russia of a ceasefire along the de facto frontline if the United Nations Security Council fails to pass a resolution urging a full and unconditional

Ukraine may recalibrate its offer of ceasefire with Russia, envoy tells UN
Europe|Political|World

Switzerland says US-Iran talks continue at Bürgenstock, declines to identify participants

Switzerland continues to provide a "discreet and reliable setting" at Bürgenstock to facilitate discussions on implementing a memorandum of understanding between the U.S. and Iran,

Switzerland says US-Iran talks continue at Bürgenstock, declines to identify participants
Business|Environment|World

Japan-owned vessel passed through Strait of Hormuz on Friday, Japan says

A vessel owned by a Japanese company carrying three Japanese crew members safely passed through the Strait of Hormuz on Friday and exited the Gulf, Japan's Ministry of

Japan-owned vessel passed through Strait of Hormuz on Friday, Japan says
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World

Putin hosts leaders of Southeast Asian nations, seeking to boost their business ties

Russians President Vladimir Putin hosted leaders of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, seeking to bolster business and other ties with members of the regional bloc

Putin hosts leaders of Southeast Asian nations, seeking to boost their business ties
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

No consensus for EU sanctions against Israel's Ben-Gvir, top diplomat says

EU foreign ministers have not reached a consensus to approve sanctions against Israel's far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, EU's top diplomat Kaja

No consensus for EU sanctions against Israel's Ben-Gvir, top diplomat says
Business|MidEast|Political|World

US, Iran reach preliminary agreement to end war, signing set for Friday

U.S. and Iranian officials said they had agreed on a framework to end their war, halt the U.S. blockade of Iran and

US, Iran reach preliminary agreement to end war, signing set for Friday
World

‘An awkward family gathering’: Trump and G7 leaders convene in France amid geopolitical divergences

‘An awkward family gathering’: Trump and G7 leaders convene in France amid geopolitical divergences

‘An awkward family gathering’: Trump and G7 leaders convene in France amid geopolitical divergences
Asia|Economy|Political|World

Myanmar's former junta chief kicks off visit to China as civilian president

Myanmar's Min Aung Hlaing arrived in Beijing on Monday for a five-day visit at the invitation of Chinese leader Xi Jinping, China's state media reported, marking his first

Myanmar's former junta chief kicks off visit to China as civilian president
Political|Sports|Travel|World

Iran's World Cup experience is less joyful amid war with host US, team captain says before debut

Iran captain Mehdi Taremi says his team is having a challenging World Cup experience amid the multifold disruptions caused by the tensions created by their nation’s war with the co-host U.S. The Iranians arrived in the Los Angeles area on Sunday from their training base in Tijuana, Mexico

Iran's World Cup experience is less joyful amid war with host US, team captain says before debut
Crime|Political|World

Trump says US military strike killed leader of Venezuela's Tren de Aragua gang

President Donald Trump said on Friday U.S. forces carried out a strike that killed Hector Rusthenford Guerrero Flores, also known as Niño

Trump says US military strike killed leader of Venezuela's Tren de Aragua gang
Africa|Business|Economy|Political|World

Somaliland says it has a right to choose its relationships as it opens new Taiwan office

Somaliland has a right to choose its own relationships and pressure tactics from Beijing and Mogadishu have not succeeded in altering its friendship with

Somaliland says it has a right to choose its relationships as it opens new Taiwan office
Americas|Asia|Europe|MidEast|Political|US|World

Macron once had a knack for managing Trump. The G7 may test it

The relationship between U.S. President Donald Trump and French President Emmanuel Macron began with a handshake nearly a decade ago

Macron once had a knack for managing Trump. The G7 may test it
Asia|Political|World

North Korea’s Kim voices full support for Russia, sends National Day message to Putin, KCNA says

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un sent a congratulatory message to Russian President Vladimir Putin on Russia’s National Day, voicing full support for Moscow’s domestic and

North Korea’s Kim voices full support for Russia, sends National Day message to Putin, KCNA says
Americas|Europe|Political|World

Russian diplomat discusses Ukraine war with French, German and British ambassadors

Ambassadors from France, Germany and Britain in Moscow met Russia’s deputy foreign minister on Thursday to condemn the latest escalation in the war in Ukraine and reaffirm

Russian diplomat discusses Ukraine war with French, German and British ambassadors
Asia|Economy|Environment|Political|World

China, Taiwan spar over legality of coast guard patrols east of island

China and Taiwan sparred on Wednesday over the legality of Chinese coast guard patrols to the east of the island, after the government in Taipei said merchant ships

China, Taiwan spar over legality of coast guard patrols east of island
Asia|Economy|Political|World

China's Xi hails deeper understanding at end of North Korea summit

Chinese President Xi Jinping wrapped up on Tuesday his first visit to North Korea in seven years, saying it had established a deeper,

China's Xi hails deeper understanding at end of North Korea summit
Political|Travel|World

China's Xi to visit North Korea in push for deeper ties

China said on Friday President Xi Jinping would visit North Korea on a two-day trip from June 8, his first in nearly seven years

China's Xi to visit North Korea in push for deeper ties
Political|World

Trump confirms he called Netanyahu crazy in phone call

U.S.

Trump confirms he called Netanyahu crazy in phone call
Asia|Australia|Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World

New prime minister says Solomon Islands will review its secretive security treaty with China

The Solomon Islands' new leader says the country will review its secretive security treaty with China

New prime minister says Solomon Islands will review its secretive security treaty with China
Business|Economy|Election|Europe|Finance|Political|World

Russia recalls envoy to Armenia over EU ties ahead of vote

Russia said on Saturday it had recalled its ambassador to Armenia for consultations in protest at its rapprochement with the European Union as a June 7 election nears. 

Russia recalls envoy to Armenia over EU ties ahead of vote
Economy|Europe|Technology|World

Russian spies are aggressively seeking Western technology as sanctions bite, officials say

Russian intelligence agencies have grown more aggressive in their efforts to steal Western technology and defense secrets as sanctions squeeze the country’s wartime economy

Russian spies are aggressively seeking Western technology as sanctions bite, officials say
Business|Economy|Finance|MidEast|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

The Latest: Iran negotiators agree to extend ceasefire, begin nuclear talks pending Trump approval

U.S. and Iranian negotiators have reached a tentative agreement to extend the ceasefire by 60 days and start talks on Iran’s nuclear program

The Latest: Iran negotiators agree to extend ceasefire, begin nuclear talks pending Trump approval
Asia|Political|Travel|World

Myanmar president to embark on first India visit since taking over

Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing will embark on an official visit to India from May 30 to June 3, India's

Myanmar president to embark on first India visit since taking over
Business|Economy|World

Russia warns Armenia on supplies over EU bid; Trump backs PM Pashinyan

Russia said on Wednesday it had warned Armenia it would suspend or terminate the supply of cheap oil, gas and

Russia warns Armenia on supplies over EU bid; Trump backs PM Pashinyan
Business|Finance|Political|US|World

Russia says US did not grant visa for official to attend UN meeting

Russia's U.N. ambassador said on Tuesday that the United States did not grant a visa for Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Alimov to

Russia says US did not grant visa for official to attend UN meeting
Europe|Political|World

China's top diplomat touts Moldova ties after Putin visit despite differences over Ukraine war

China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi told visiting Moldovan Deputy Prime Minister Mihai Popsoi that Beijing "cherishes" ties with the Eastern European country and aims to

China's top diplomat touts Moldova ties after Putin visit despite differences over Ukraine war
Business|Crime|World

Maduro ally is charged in Venezuela bribery case after deportation to US

Alex Saab, a close ally of ousted Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, has been charged in Miami with bribing officials for government contracts

Maduro ally is charged in Venezuela bribery case after deportation to US
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Kremlin says it has 'serious expectations' for Putin's trip to China

Russia has high expectations for President Vladimir Putin's trip to China this week, and the two sides will use it to develop their "privileged partnership", the Kremlin

Kremlin says it has 'serious expectations' for Putin's trip to China
World

Supporters of bill to aid Ukraine and sanction Russia hit number to force House vote

Supporters of a bill to aid Ukraine and sanction Russia have reached a critical threshold to force a vote in the House

Supporters of bill to aid Ukraine and sanction Russia hit number to force House vote
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Saudi warplanes struck militias in Iraq during war, sources say

Saudi fighter jets bombed targets linked to powerful Tehran-backed Shi'ite militias in Iraq during the

Saudi warplanes struck militias in Iraq during war, sources say
Business|Europe|Technology|World

Ukrainian drone pilots turn a military exercise in Sweden into a critical warning for NATO

Ukrainian drone pilots turned a military exercise in Sweden into a critical warning for NATO

Ukrainian drone pilots turn a military exercise in Sweden into a critical warning for NATO
Business|Crime|Economy|Finance|Political|US|World

US issues alert to banks on IRGC efforts to evade sanctions

The United States on Monday issued an alert to financial institutions warning of efforts by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps' to evade U.S. sanctions, as concerns

US issues alert to banks on IRGC efforts to evade sanctions
Economy|Political|US|World

US rejects UN migration forum declaration, State Department says

The U.S.

US rejects UN migration forum declaration, State Department says
Americas|Crime|Political|US|World

In Qatar-mediated talks, Machado was not part of US plan for post-Maduro Venezuela, Qatari source says

In Qatar-mediated talks, Machado was not part of US plan for post-Maduro Venezuela, Qatari source says

In Qatar-mediated talks, Machado was not part of US plan for post-Maduro Venezuela, Qatari source says
World

Russia and Ukraine accuse each other of violating US-brokered 3-day truce

Russia and Ukraine have accused each other of breaking a U.S.-brokered ceasefire, with both sides saying that people had been killed or wounded by drone and artillery strikes carried out in the past 24 hours

Russia and Ukraine accuse each other of violating US-brokered 3-day truce
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Two men found guilty of spying on Hong Kong dissidents in UK for China

Two men, including a British immigration officer, were found guilty in a London court on Thursday of spying on behalf of Hong Kong and

Two men found guilty of spying on Hong Kong dissidents in UK for China
Arts|Europe|Political|Travel|US|World

A year into papacy, Leo finds his 'clarion voice'

Pope Leo marks his first year leading the Catholic Church on Friday with a higher public profile and a ramped-up schedule, having grown more outspoken

A year into papacy, Leo finds his 'clarion voice'
Business|Economy|Political|US|World

Rubio says status quo in Cuba unacceptable and US will address it

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Tuesday said that the status quo in Cuba was unacceptable, adding that the U.S. would address it, but not today.

Rubio says status quo in Cuba unacceptable and US will address it
Americas|Business|Economy|World

China says wider US sanctions on Cuba are 'illegal'

China urged Washington on Tuesday to immediately end its embargo and sanctions on Cuba, saying the expanded measures were "illegal" and "seriously violated" the norms of

China says wider US sanctions on Cuba are 'illegal'
Asia|Travel|World

Taiwan won't give in to pressure, president says of Africa trip China denounced

President Lai Ching-te arrived home on Tuesday from Eswatini saying Taiwan would not give in to pressure, having taken a circuitous

Taiwan won't give in to pressure, president says of Africa trip China denounced
Business|Political|Travel|World

Brazil's Lula to travel to US for talks with Trump this week, sources say

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva will travel to the United States in the coming days to meet with his counterpart Donald Trump, two sources in the

Brazil's Lula to travel to US for talks with Trump this week, sources say