Putin to talk of war and peace at marathon news conference
MOSCOW — Russian President Vladimir Putin is likely to send a signal to the United States and European powers on Friday over his appetite for...
Thousands rally in Bulgaria against corruption, call for judicial reform
SOFIA — Thousands of Bulgarians protested on Thursday evening against the outgoing government, calling for fair elections and judicial reform to tackle what they...
In holiday speech, Trump highlights victories amid sinking approval ratings
WASHINGTON — In a rare evening address from the White House, US President Donald J. Trump boasted on Wednesday of his accomplishments and blamed his...
EU leaders to agree Ukraine financing in 2026-27, Belgium’s approval key
BRUSSELS — European Union (EU) leaders will decide on Thursday how to finance Ukraine in 2026 and 2027 to keep it fighting Russia’s invasion, with the use of...
India streamlines visa rules in boost for Chinese professionals
NEW DELHI — India has reformed its business visa regime to ease movement of foreign engineers and technicians, the government said in a statement,...
US approves $11.1-B arms package for Taiwan amid military pressure from China
TAIPEI/WASHINGTON — The United States on Wednesday approved $11.1 billion in arms sales to Taiwan, the largest ever US weapons package for the island...
China voices support for Venezuela amid US blockade, but makes no aid pledges
BEIJING — China opposed what it said was “unilateral bullying” after Washington ordered a blockade of sanctioned tankers entering and leaving oil-rich Venezuela, but did not...
EU must reform or risk irrelevance, Blair and Dimon say
LONDON — The European Union must reform or risk becoming irrelevant as the rivalry between China and the US sparks a new era without precedent,...
Australia promises crackdown on hate as Bondi Beach shooting victim Matilda is laid to...
SYDNEY — Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Thursday promised a crackdown on hate speech in the wake of an attack on a Jewish holiday...
Brown University gunman ‘could be anywhere’ on fifth day of manhunt
THE GUNMAN who killed two Brown University students remained at large on Wednesday, and there was no indication that authorities have grown closer to...
Trump administration seeks to ramp up denaturalization of some US citizens, New York Times...
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration intends to increase its efforts to strip some naturalized Americans of their US citizenship, the New York Times reported on...
Taiwan says US proceeding with $11.1 billion arms package, largest ever
TAIPEI/WASHINGTON — Taiwan's defense ministry said on Thursday the US government was proceeding with an $11.1 billion in arms sales to Taiwan, the largest ever...