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...
Australian state to pass gun and protest laws after Bondi attack
SYDNEY — The leader of the Australian state of New South Wales said on Wednesday he will recall parliament next week to pass wide-ranging reforms...
Myanmar junta says Suu Kyi ‘in good health’ after son raises alarm
MYANMAR’S junta has said that detained former leader Aung San Suu Kyi is “in good health,” a day after her son told Reuters he...
Coupang CEO fails to appear at South Korean parliamentary hearing on data breach
SEOUL — The founder of South Korea’s Coupang failed to appear before a Wednesday parliamentary hearing about the massive data breach at the e-commerce giant, angering lawmakers...