Politics

On Monday, the Ukrainian Air Force reported that Russia had fired more than 100 Shahid drones and decoy drones into Ukraine in overnight attacks after the Kremlin effectively rejected an unconditional 30-day ceasefire in the more than three-year conflict but…

The Belgian Defence Ministry has said three Belgian soldiers were injured in a “shooting incident” during an exercise in Scotland. The ministry confirmed that two soldiers were in stable condition and one of them was expected to undergo surgery in…

Pope Leo XIV expressed his support for imprisoned journalists and reaffirmed the “priceless gift of freedom of speech and the press.” He addressed an audience of 6,000 journalists gathered in Rome to cover his election as the first American pontiff.…

The remains of 30 people believed to have been killed by the Islamic State (IS) group have been found in a remote Syrian town during operations carried out by search teams from Qatar and the FBI, according to a statement…

US President Donald Trump is set to receive a luxury Boeing 747-8 jet from Qatar’s ruling family during his visit to the Middle East, which US officials say could be adapted for use as a presidential plane. Qatari authorities said…

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky responded positively to Russia’s proposal to hold direct peace talks, but stressed that a complete ceasefire must be achieved before they begin. His comments came after Russian President Vladimir Putin effectively rejected the ceasefire initiative, calling…

Prime Minister Edi Rama is seeking a fourth term as Albania’s head of government in elections on Sunday after a tense campaign that focused on the country’s difficult efforts to join the European Union. Mr Rama’s Socialist Party says it…

A passenger bus has plunged off a cliff in a mountainous area of Sri Lanka known for its tea plantations, killing 21 people and injuring 35. The incident occurred early Sunday morning in the mountains near the town of Kotmale,…

The first day of delicate negotiations between U.S. and Chinese delegations over tariffs ended with no major breakthroughs announced, but President Donald Trump praised “HUGE PROGRESS.” The meeting in Switzerland lasted more than 10 hours and included Treasury Secretary Scott…

Country music star Johnny Rodriguez, the iconic Mexican-American performer best remembered for chart-topping 1970s hits including “I Just Can’t Get Her Out Of My Mind,” “Ridin’ My Thumb To Mexico” and “That’s The Way Love Goes,” has died aged 73.…