‘Trump effect’ on display as UK’s Starmer boosts defense spending on eve of US visit
The United Kingdom took steps on Tuesday to ramp up its defense spending ahead of UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s...
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Germany’s new conservative leader looks to ‘achieve independence’ from US
Germany’s chancellor-elect, Friedrich Merz, leader of the center-right Christian Democratic Union party, said his "absolute priority" upon taking up the...
Russian consulate in France targeted with explosive projectiles on 3rd anniversary of Ukraine invasion
Two explosive projectiles reportedly detonated near the Russian consulate in Marseille, France, on Monday – the third anniversary of Russia’s...
Pope Francis shares written message while continuing hospitalization
A first-person written message from Pope Francis was shared Sunday as the leader of the Roman Catholic Church continues his...
Economy, immigration, Elon Musk at center of German election; conservative candidate favored to win
Germans go to the polls Sunday as the conservative Christian Democrats, led by Friedrich Merz, are expected to oust current...
Kremlin suggests another US-Russia prisoner swap could be coming: report
The Kremlin is suggesting that another U.S.-Russia prisoner swap could be coming, just days after the release of two Americans...
China, Iran and Russia condemned by dissidents at UN watchdog’s Geneva summit
Dissidents from across the globe gathered in Geneva, Switzerland, to tell the stories of their survival and escape from authoritarian...
EU warns Trump against letting Putin divide the US and Europe: ‘Let’s not do him the favor’
A top European Union official is warning President Donald Trump against letting Russian President Vladimir Putin succeed in dividing a...
Trump congratulates US military after airstrike that killed official of Al-Qaeda affiliate: ‘Dealt Justice’
President Donald Trump congratulated U.S. forces following an airstrike over the weekend that targeted an official of Hurras al-Din, an...
Zelenskyy not yet signing US economic agreement ‘short-sighted,’ White House official says
A senior White House official reportedly criticized Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's decision not to sign a proposed agreement to give...
Reporter’s Notebook: Ukrainian spiritual leader says Russian Orthodox Church extension of Kremlin
As President Donald Trump's administration works toward a diplomatic end to the war in Ukraine, the leaders of the Orthodox...
Hegseth says he and Vance are ‘on the same page’ despite VP’s remark on US troops in Ukraine
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told reporters on Friday that "the reality of U.S. troops in Ukraine is unlikely," but insisted...
Ukraine blames Russia for drone attack on Chernobyl’s protective shell, Zelenskyy says damage ‘significant’
An alleged drone struck the protective shell covering the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant in Ukraine early Friday, and Ukrainian President...
Russia launches fresh drone attack against Ukraine shortly after Trump-Putin phone call
Ukraine's air force indicated in a Facebook post on Thursday that the Eastern European nation had been targeted in a...
Reagan’s ‘peace through strength’ doctrine can aid Trump administration with Taiwan policy, group says
A group led by the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute (RRPFI) has issued a series of takeaways following its...
