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Xi to visit North Korea, showing China’s importance to a nuclear-armed neighbor
The summit comes as China positions itself as a global power player projecting stability in contrast to the U.S.'s economically damaging war against Iran and erratic tariff polici…
Hungary lifts block on Ukraine’s E.U. bid but opposes fast track sought by Kyiv
Hungary agreed to drop its opposition to opening the formal access talks but is still opposed to the fast-track membership process that Ukraine says it needs as protection from Ru…
Despite censorship, young Chinese are learning the truth about Tiananmen Square
Authorities have been largely successful at erasing the massacre of protesters who fought for democratic reforms, but the facts are emerging in often unexpected ways.
Israel and Lebanon renew ceasefire that doesn’t include key party: Hezbollah
Israel and the powerful Iranian-backed militant group have continued to trade attacks since an initial ceasefire deal in April. Hezbollah has not commented on the latest agreement.
U.S. and intelligence allies issue rare joint warning about China
Nations in the Five Eyes intelligence partnership warned that fake profiles and job offers are targeting military officers, spies, and others with access to classified or sensitiv…
Ukraine hits oil refinery as Russia opens St. Petersburg economic forum
Plumes of thick black smoke rose over St. Petersburg, President Vladimir Putin's hometown, as the Kremlin welcomed international guests for an event often described as Russia's Da…
Drone attack damages Kuwait airport as U.S.-Iran strikes widen
One person was killed in an Iranian attack on Kuwait International Airport after U.S. forces targeted an Iranian military station on an island in the Strait of Hormuz.
Russia hammers Ukrainian cities, killing at least 22
Moscow has intensified aerial bombing of Ukrainian cities as its battlefield advances have stalled.
Kenyan court extends order blocking U.S. hospital for American Ebola patients
The court extended for seven days its order stopping the opening of the U.S. field hospital. It also directed the Kenyan government to detail its deal with the U.S.
Rubio to meet with Congress as Iran ceasefire falters
The secretary of state will testify publicly for the first time since the war began, as the regional conflict worsens and lawmaker patience runs thin.
