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The Latest: Trump and his allies lash out at Ukraine’s Zelenskyy and suggest he may need to resign
Read full article: The Latest: Trump and his allies lash out at Ukraine’s Zelenskyy and suggest he may need to resignPresident Donald Trump’s senior aides and allies lashed out at Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy from Washington as he attended a European summit in London to rally international support for his military’s fight against the Russian invasion.
Following Trump's lead, his allies lash out at Ukraine's Zelenskyy and suggest he may need to resign
Read full article: Following Trump's lead, his allies lash out at Ukraine's Zelenskyy and suggest he may need to resignPresident Donald Trump’s senior aides and allies are lashing out at Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Crowds protest near Vermont ski resort where JD Vance planned vacation with family
Read full article: Crowds protest near Vermont ski resort where JD Vance planned vacation with familyCrowds protesting Vice President JD Vance the day after an Oval Office blowout over Ukraine lined roadways Saturday near a Vermont ski resort where he planned to vacation with his family.
UK's Starmer says Europe is at ‘crossroads in history’ as leaders agree to steps to Ukraine peace
Read full article: UK's Starmer says Europe is at ‘crossroads in history’ as leaders agree to steps to Ukraine peaceBritish Prime Minister Keir Starmer has rallied his European counterparts to shore up their borders and throw their full weight behind Ukraine as he announced outlines of a plan to end Russia’s war.
Trump's moves test the limits of presidential power and the resilience of US democracy
Read full article: Trump's moves test the limits of presidential power and the resilience of US democracyDuring his first six weeks in office, President Donald Trump has worked to tear down the federal government and attack long-standing institutions.
Trump's Oval Office thrashing of Zelenskyy shows limits of Western allies' ability to sway US leader
Read full article: Trump's Oval Office thrashing of Zelenskyy shows limits of Western allies' ability to sway US leaderPresident Donald Trump’s Oval Office thrashing of Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelenskyy has laid bare the limits of a full-court press by America’s allies aimed at reshaping Trump’s determination to end Russia’s invasion even if the terms are not to Ukraine’s liking.
Trump and Zelenskyy through the years: From a 'perfect' call to an Oval Office meltdown
Read full article: Trump and Zelenskyy through the years: From a 'perfect' call to an Oval Office meltdownThe first time Donald Trump spoke to Volodymyr Zelenskyy, he tried to pressure Ukraine’s new leader to dig up dirt on Joe Biden ahead of the 2020 election.
JD Vance gets his long-awaited moment to admonish Ukraine's Zelenskyy
Read full article: JD Vance gets his long-awaited moment to admonish Ukraine's ZelenskyyVice President JD Vance was dismissing Ukraine long before he upended an Oval Office meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
European leaders pledge to stand by Ukraine after confrontational Oval Office meeting with Trump
Read full article: European leaders pledge to stand by Ukraine after confrontational Oval Office meeting with TrumpEuropean leaders have pledged to stand by Ukraine in the wake of the contentious Oval Office meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
What they said: Trump, Zelenskyy and Vance's heated argument in the Oval Office
Read full article: What they said: Trump, Zelenskyy and Vance's heated argument in the Oval OfficePresident Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance had a heated exchange with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in the Oval Office over the war in Ukraine, accusing him of not showing gratitude after he challenged Vance on the question of diplomacy with Russia’s Vladimir Putin.
What US lawmakers are saying about the White House clash between Trump and Zelenskyy
Read full article: What US lawmakers are saying about the White House clash between Trump and ZelenskyyKey Republicans and Democrats have been stalwart supporters of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Russia offers to restore direct air links with the US, during Istanbul talks
Read full article: Russia offers to restore direct air links with the US, during Istanbul talksRussia’s Foreign Ministry says it has suggested restoring direct air links between Russia and the United States during the latest round of consultations with Washington.
A good rapport but mixed signals on Ukraine: Takeaways from Keir Starmer's trip to Washington
Read full article: A good rapport but mixed signals on Ukraine: Takeaways from Keir Starmer's trip to WashingtonPrime Minister Keir Starmer has landed back in Britain with the satisfaction of a tricky mission not quite accomplished, but off to a flying start.
Trump, Vance call Zelenskyy ‘disrespectful’ at White House as Ukraine leader seeks security guarantee
Read full article: Trump, Vance call Zelenskyy ‘disrespectful’ at White House as Ukraine leader seeks security guaranteePresident Donald Trump berated Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for being “disrespectful” in an extraordinary Oval Office meeting, then abruptly called off the signing of a minerals deal that Trump said would have moved that country closer to ending its war with Russia.
Russian and US diplomats meet in Istanbul for second round of talks
Read full article: Russian and US diplomats meet in Istanbul for second round of talksRussian and U.S. diplomats have held talks in Istanbul to discuss ways to normalize the operation of their respective embassies after rounds of diplomatic expulsions in recent years.
With flattery and frank talk, Starmer urges Trump not to abandon Ukraine in press to end Russian war
Read full article: With flattery and frank talk, Starmer urges Trump not to abandon Ukraine in press to end Russian warBritish Prime Minister Keir Starmer is using a visit to Washington to press President Donald Trump not to abandon Ukraine as he looks to find a quick endgame to Russia’s bloody invasion of its neighbor.
Who is Calin Georgescu, the far-right populist being investigated by prosecutors in Romania?
Read full article: Who is Calin Georgescu, the far-right populist being investigated by prosecutors in Romania?He shook Romania’s political landscape in November when he secured the first round in the presidential election, going from an obscure candidate to beating the incumbent prime minister.
Trump says Zelenskyy is coming to the White House to sign US-Ukraine critical minerals deal
Read full article: Trump says Zelenskyy is coming to the White House to sign US-Ukraine critical minerals dealPresident Donald Trump says Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy will visit the White House on Friday to sign a minerals deal that will closely tie the two countries together for years to come.
Romanian prosecutors launch investigation into far-right populist who led canceled presidential vote
Read full article: Romanian prosecutors launch investigation into far-right populist who led canceled presidential voteRomanian prosecutors have launched a criminal investigation against a far-right populist who won the first round in a canceled presidential election last year.
Latvia FM: Putin will try to achieve in peace talks what he couldn't in Ukraine war — weaken the US
Read full article: Latvia FM: Putin will try to achieve in peace talks what he couldn't in Ukraine war — weaken the USLatvia’s foreign minister is warning that Russian President Vladimir Putin will try to achieve in peace talks what he hasn’t been able to accomplish in his war against Ukraine — weaken the United States and restore control over his smaller neighbor.
Macron got no promises on Ukraine but called his meeting with Trump a 'turning point'
Read full article: Macron got no promises on Ukraine but called his meeting with Trump a 'turning point'French President Emmanuel Macron traveled to Washington seeking to convince U.S. President Donald Trump to stand by Europe’s side in his talks with Russia about ending the war in Ukraine.
Trump's abrupt change of US policy on Ukraine raises questions about Taiwan support
Read full article: Trump's abrupt change of US policy on Ukraine raises questions about Taiwan supportU.S. President Donald Trump’s abrupt reversal of three years of American policy toward Ukraine has raised concerns China might become emboldened to push its territorial claim on Taiwan, though experts say Beijing is most likely in a wait-and-see mode right now to see how the situation in Europe plays out.
The Latest: Ukraine marks third anniversary of war as US shifts its policy under Trump
Read full article: The Latest: Ukraine marks third anniversary of war as US shifts its policy under TrumpA dozen leaders from Europe and Canada are in Ukraine to mark the third anniversary of Russia’s invasion and discuss support with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Trump expresses hope Russia's war in Ukraine is nearing an endgame as he meets with France's Macron
Read full article: Trump expresses hope Russia's war in Ukraine is nearing an endgame as he meets with France's MacronPresident Donald Trump says he's hopeful Russia's war in Ukraine is nearing an endgame as he meets with French President Emmanuel Macron on the third anniversary of the Russian invasion.
Zelenskyy says progress made on reaching an agreement with the US on rare minerals deal
Read full article: Zelenskyy says progress made on reaching an agreement with the US on rare minerals dealUkraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says a contentious U.S. proposal that would have seen $500 billion worth of profits from Ukrainian rare minerals given to the United States as compensation for its wartime assistance to Kyiv has been taken off the table.
Trump's Russian rapprochement, Mars musing and DOGE dividends. And is the gold gone? It's Week 5
Read full article: Trump's Russian rapprochement, Mars musing and DOGE dividends. And is the gold gone? It's Week 5President Donald Trump’s week included rewriting U.S. policy toward Russia and firing the country's senior military officer.
Trump revels in mass federal firings and jeers at Biden before adoring conservative crowd
Read full article: Trump revels in mass federal firings and jeers at Biden before adoring conservative crowdPresident Donald Trump says “nobody has ever seen anything” like his administration’s sweeping effort to fire thousands of federal employees and shrink the size of government.
Thousands rally in Romania's capital to support far-right Georgescu after annulled presidential race
Read full article: Thousands rally in Romania's capital to support far-right Georgescu after annulled presidential raceThousands of protesters have taken to the streets of Romania’s capital in a show of support for Calin Georgescu.
After years of firm support, 10 days upended the US approach to Ukraine
Read full article: After years of firm support, 10 days upended the US approach to UkraineAs Ukraine approached the three-year mark of Russia’s full-scale invasion, the country’s hoped-for path to a favorable and lasting peace has been upended in a matter of days by the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump.
White House and Ukraine nearing rare earths deal that would tighten relationship, AP source says
Read full article: White House and Ukraine nearing rare earths deal that would tighten relationship, AP source saysThe White House and Ukraine have made significant progress toward reaching an agreement that would provide the U.S. with access to Ukraine’s rare earth minerals and tighten the long-term relationship between Kyiv and Washington.
US offers UN resolution on war in Ukraine that's far short of rival European statement
Read full article: US offers UN resolution on war in Ukraine that's far short of rival European statementThe United States has proposed a draft resolution for the U.N. General Assembly that stops far short of a competing European-backed statement demanding an immediate withdrawal of all of Moscow’s forces from Ukraine.
US envoy praises Zelenskyy after Trump's censure of the Ukrainian leader
Read full article: US envoy praises Zelenskyy after Trump's censure of the Ukrainian leaderPresident Donald Trump’s envoy to Ukraine and Russia says he's held “extensive and positive discussions” with Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy about the three-year war.
The Latest: Trump signals he’s open to multiple budget bills instead of just one
Read full article: The Latest: Trump signals he’s open to multiple budget bills instead of just oneHours after the Senate approved a spending framework, President Donald Trump said in a Fox News interview that he’s open to approving the spending plan in multiple bills “as long as we get to the same point.”.
Democrats channel their outrage over DOGE, Ukraine and more in marathon Senate session
Read full article: Democrats channel their outrage over DOGE, Ukraine and more in marathon Senate sessionThe budget resolution from Republicans was on the agenda in the Senate, but the nearly all-night debate encompassed so much more.
Trump’s attempts to denigrate Zelenskyy have led to a surge in Ukrainian unity
Read full article: Trump’s attempts to denigrate Zelenskyy have led to a surge in Ukrainian unityDays before the third anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion, Ukrainians are as somber and tense as they were right before Moscow launched the war.
US official says Trump's frustration with Zelenskyy is 'multifold' and blasts 'insults' from Ukraine
Read full article: US official says Trump's frustration with Zelenskyy is 'multifold' and blasts 'insults' from UkraineA top White House official says President Donald Trump's increasingly tough criticism of Volodymyr Zelenskyy reflects the administration’s growing frustration with what they see as the Ukrainian leader creating roadblocks to finding an endgame to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Russia seems to have time on its side as the war in Ukraine reaches its third year
Read full article: Russia seems to have time on its side as the war in Ukraine reaches its third yearRussian President Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine three years ago has turned into Europe’s largest conflict since World War II.
4 Nations Face-Off is the latest in a long line of memorable international hockey competitions
Read full article: 4 Nations Face-Off is the latest in a long line of memorable international hockey competitionsThe 4 Nations Face-Off has already delivered an instant classic international hockey game with the fight-filled preliminary round matchup between the United States and Canada last week in Montreal.
Trump warns Zelenskyy to quickly negotiate war's end with Russia or risk not having a nation to lead
Read full article: Trump warns Zelenskyy to quickly negotiate war's end with Russia or risk not having a nation to leadPresident Donald Trump has warned Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy that he “better move fast” to negotiate an end to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine or risk not having a nation to lead.
A worried NATO holds large-scale combat drills as the US stance on Europe shifts under Trump
Read full article: A worried NATO holds large-scale combat drills as the US stance on Europe shifts under TrumpNATO members are continuing their largest combat exercises of 2025 amid concern within the 32-nation alliance over its most powerful member, the United States.
EU envoys approve more sanctions against Russia to mark the third anniversary of its war on Ukraine
Read full article: EU envoys approve more sanctions against Russia to mark the third anniversary of its war on UkraineEuropean Union envoys have approved new sanctions against Russia, with the measures set to enter into force next week on the third anniversary of its full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
US top diplomat Rubio visits the UAE after landmark talks with Russia over Ukraine war
Read full article: US top diplomat Rubio visits the UAE after landmark talks with Russia over Ukraine warU.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has met with the leader of the United Arab Emirates, wrapping up an overseas trip that saw the highest-level outreach between the United States and Russia since Moscow launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022.
Trump and Zelenskyy trade barbs as US-Ukraine relations sour over the war with Russia
Read full article: Trump and Zelenskyy trade barbs as US-Ukraine relations sour over the war with RussiaRelations between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and U.S. President Donald Trump are deteriorating rapidly.
A deeper look at the talks between US and Russian officials as Trump suggests Ukraine is to blame
Read full article: A deeper look at the talks between US and Russian officials as Trump suggests Ukraine is to blameTop U.S. and Russian officials have had their most extensive high-level engagement since Moscow sent troops into Ukraine almost three years ago.
Russia and US agree to work toward ending Ukraine war in a remarkable diplomatic shift
Read full article: Russia and US agree to work toward ending Ukraine war in a remarkable diplomatic shiftRussia and the U.S. have agreed to start working toward ending the war in Ukraine and improving their diplomatic and economic ties.
North Korea slams US and Asian rivals for pursuing 'absurd' plans to denuclearize North
Read full article: North Korea slams US and Asian rivals for pursuing 'absurd' plans to denuclearize NorthNorth Korea has criticized the United States and Asian neighbors for pursuing the “absurd” goal of denuclearizing the North and says it will push to expand its nuclear forces under the direction of its authoritarian leader Kim Jong Un.
Many weary Ukrainians long for an end to the war but now fear it will come on unfavorable terms
Read full article: Many weary Ukrainians long for an end to the war but now fear it will come on unfavorable termsAfter nearly three years of living under constant threat of Russian airstrikes while their troops fight a grinding campaign against Russia’s invasion, many Ukrainians long for an end to the war.
Top Russian and American officials will hold talks on ending the Ukraine war without Kyiv
Read full article: Top Russian and American officials will hold talks on ending the Ukraine war without KyivThe Kremlin says senior American and Russian officials will hold talks on improving their ties and negotiating an end to the war in Ukraine.
European leaders want a say in talks to end Russia's war in Ukraine. The US is brushing them off
Read full article: European leaders want a say in talks to end Russia's war in Ukraine. The US is brushing them offEuropean leaders have insisted their governments must have a say in talks between the U.S. and Russia to end the war in Ukraine, as both Moscow and Washington said there was no role for Europe in the negotiations that could shape the future of the continent.
Zelenskyy travels to UAE as momentum grows for talks to end Russia's war in Ukraine
Read full article: Zelenskyy travels to UAE as momentum grows for talks to end Russia's war in UkraineUkraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy traveled to the United Arab Emirates as momentum grows for potential peace talks ending Russia's war.
Ukraine and Europe worry about being sidelined as Trump pushes direct talks with Russia on war's end
Read full article: Ukraine and Europe worry about being sidelined as Trump pushes direct talks with Russia on war's endPresident Donald Trump’s approach to ending Russia’s war against Ukraine has left European allies and Ukrainian officials worried they're being largely sidelined by the new U.S. administration as Washington and Moscow plan direct negotiations.
Rubio leading US delegation to Saudi Arabia for talks with Russia on Ukraine, according to AP source
Read full article: Rubio leading US delegation to Saudi Arabia for talks with Russia on Ukraine, according to AP sourceA U.S. official says Secretary of State Marco Rubio is leading a delegation to Saudi Arabia for direct talks with Russian officials in the coming days to seek an end to Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine.
Trump moves with dizzying speed on his to-do list. But there are warning signs in his first month
Read full article: Trump moves with dizzying speed on his to-do list. But there are warning signs in his first monthIt's been nearly a month in office for President Donald Trump, and he's acted with dizzying speed to reorder the American economy and global diplomacy.
Hungary's transformation into an 'electoral autocracy' has parallels to Trump's second term
Read full article: Hungary's transformation into an 'electoral autocracy' has parallels to Trump's second termU.S. conservatives have looked to Hungary's Viktor Orbán as an inspiration for a right-wing America, and the prime minister has become a close ally of President Donald Trump.
Zelenskyy calls for 'armed forces of Europe' as EU leaders bristle at new US policies on Ukraine
Read full article: Zelenskyy calls for 'armed forces of Europe' as EU leaders bristle at new US policies on UkraineUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says the time has come for the creation of an “armed forces of Europe” because the U.S. may no longer be counted on to support Europe.
The art of the deal? Zelenskyy says a Ukraine-Russia agreement must come through Trump negotiations
Read full article: The art of the deal? Zelenskyy says a Ukraine-Russia agreement must come through Trump negotiationsUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is appealing to U.S. President Donald Trump’s history as a dealmaker, offering flattery as he seeks his leadership in negotiations that could end the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
Europe quietly works on a plan to send troops to Ukraine for post-war security
Read full article: Europe quietly works on a plan to send troops to Ukraine for post-war securityIncreasingly alarmed that U.S. security priorities lie elsewhere, a group of European countries has been working on a plan to send troops to Ukraine to help enforce any future peace settlement with Russia.
A drone pierced the outer shell of Ukraine's Chernobyl nuclear plant. Radiation levels are normal
Read full article: A drone pierced the outer shell of Ukraine's Chernobyl nuclear plant. Radiation levels are normalA drone armed with a warhead hit the protective outer shell of Ukraine’s Chernobyl nuclear plant.
Zelenskyy to Vance: Ukraine wants 'security guarantees' as Trump seeks to end Ukraine-Russia war
Read full article: Zelenskyy to Vance: Ukraine wants 'security guarantees' as Trump seeks to end Ukraine-Russia warUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says his country wants “security guarantees” before any talks to end the Ukraine-Russia war.
Trump wants denuclearization talks with Russia and China, hopes for defense spending cuts
Read full article: Trump wants denuclearization talks with Russia and China, hopes for defense spending cutsPresident Donald Trump said Thursday that he wants to restart nuclear arms control talks with Russia and China and that eventually he hopes all three countries could agree to cut their massive defense budgets in half.
Trump’s call with Putin ends U.S. efforts to isolate Russia
Read full article: Trump’s call with Putin ends U.S. efforts to isolate RussiaBy saying Ukraine’s NATO membership is “impractical” and the return of Russian-occupied territories to Kyiv is “unrealistic,” the Trump administration is giving its blessing to key items on President Vladimir Putin’s wish list — even before a potential settlement of the conflict.
Russia rejoices at Trump-Putin call as Zelenskyy rejects talks without Ukraine present
Read full article: Russia rejoices at Trump-Putin call as Zelenskyy rejects talks without Ukraine presentRussian officials and state media have taken a triumphant tone after President Donald Trump jettisoned three years of U.S. policy and announced he would likely meet soon with Russian President Vladimir Putin to negotiate a peace deal in the almost three-year-long war in Ukraine.
NATO allies insist Ukraine and Europe must be in peace talks as Trump touts Putin meeting
Read full article: NATO allies insist Ukraine and Europe must be in peace talks as Trump touts Putin meetingSeveral NATO allies are insisting that Ukraine and Europe must not be cut out of any peace negotiations, after U.S. President Donald Trump signaled that he would hold talks soon with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Vance visits the Dachau concentration camp memorial with Holocaust survivor before Zelenskyy meeting
Read full article: Vance visits the Dachau concentration camp memorial with Holocaust survivor before Zelenskyy meetingU_S_ Vice President JD Vance has visited the Dachau concentration camp memorial in Germany and says “seeing it up close in person really drives home what unspeakable evil was committed.”.
Stock market today: Wall Street rallies near a record after yawning at Trump’s latest tariff threat
Read full article: Stock market today: Wall Street rallies near a record after yawning at Trump’s latest tariff threatU.S. stocks rallied to the brink of a record after more companies reported fatter profits than expected.
Things to know about Russia's release of American Marc Fogel and the impact on ending Ukraine war
Read full article: Things to know about Russia's release of American Marc Fogel and the impact on ending Ukraine warPresident Donald Trump’s announcement that he and Russian President Vladimir Putin had agreed to begin negotiations on ending the war in Ukraine followed a prisoner swap between the two nations.
Syria's interim foreign minister says Russia-Iran ties to Assad are an open wound after war
Read full article: Syria's interim foreign minister says Russia-Iran ties to Assad are an open wound after warSyria’s relations with Iran and Russia remain an open wound for its people after the nations backed autocratic President Bashar Assad during its long war.
Trump upends US policy on Ukraine and says he and Putin have agreed to begin talks on ending the war
Read full article: Trump upends US policy on Ukraine and says he and Putin have agreed to begin talks on ending the warPresident Donald Trump has upended three years of U.S. policy toward Ukraine, saying he and Russian leader Vladimir Putin have agreed to begin negotiations on ending the war.
Russia releases imprisoned American Marc Fogel in what US calls a step toward the end of Ukraine war
Read full article: Russia releases imprisoned American Marc Fogel in what US calls a step toward the end of Ukraine warA Pennsylvania schoolteacher who's back on American soil after his release from Russia has spoken to his wife, his two children and his 95-year-old mother.
NATO allies await US defense secretary's visit, the first by a member of the Trump administration
Read full article: NATO allies await US defense secretary's visit, the first by a member of the Trump administrationU.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth will become on Wednesday the first member of the new Trump administration to visit NATO.
White House officials ready to meet with Zelenskyy in Munich for talks on Russia's war on Ukraine
Read full article: White House officials ready to meet with Zelenskyy in Munich for talks on Russia's war on UkrainePresident Donald Trump’s senior advisers are expected to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy this week on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference to discuss the path toward ending Russia’s nearly three-year war in Ukraine.
Vance makes his debut as VP on the international stage at a high-stakes AI summit in Paris
Read full article: Vance makes his debut as VP on the international stage at a high-stakes AI summit in ParisJD Vance is stepping onto the world stage for the first time as U.S. vice president this week, using a high-profile artificial intelligence summit in France and a gathering of national security leaders in Germany to showcase Donald Trump’s more assertive approach to diplomacy.
Britain navigates rough transatlantic waters as Trump roils the 'special relationship'
Read full article: Britain navigates rough transatlantic waters as Trump roils the 'special relationship'Ever since Winston Churchill coined the phrase, politicians have extolled the “special relationship” between the United States and Britain.
Trump says he wants to negotiate about Ukraine. It's not clear if Putin really does
Read full article: Trump says he wants to negotiate about Ukraine. It's not clear if Putin really doesNearly three years after President Vladimir Putin invaded Ukraine, his troops are making steady progress on the battlefield.
What is the International Criminal Court and how will Trump's sanctions impact it?
Read full article: What is the International Criminal Court and how will Trump's sanctions impact it?U.S. President Donald Trump's executive order imposing sanctions on the International Criminal Court could jeopardize trials and investigations at the world’s only permanent global tribunal for war crimes and genocide.
Kash Patel had a roster of foreign clients. Their interests could clash with FBI he hopes to lead
Read full article: Kash Patel had a roster of foreign clients. Their interests could clash with FBI he hopes to leadPresident Donald Trump's pick to lead the FBI, Kash Patel, got rich consulting for a roster of foreign clients whose interests may clash with the law enforcement agency he hopes to lead.
Ukraine's Western backers will meet for arms talks as doubts over US intentions grow
Read full article: Ukraine's Western backers will meet for arms talks as doubts over US intentions growThe main international forum for drumming up weapons and ammunition for Ukraine will for the first time meet under the auspices of a country other than the U.S. as uncertainty surrounds the future of Washington’s support for arming the war-torn country.
Philippine vice president preparing for impeachment battle but silent on option to resign
Read full article: Philippine vice president preparing for impeachment battle but silent on option to resignPhilippine Vice President Sara Duterte says her lawyers are preparing for a legal battle in her upcoming impeachment trial but refused to say if resignation is an option.
Baltic nations count final hours to ending electricity ties to Russia
Read full article: Baltic nations count final hours to ending electricity ties to RussiaNearly 3 1/2 decades after leaving the Soviet Union, the Baltic countries of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania this weekend will flip a switch to end electricity-grid connections to neighboring Russia and Belarus.
A special tribunal to prosecute Russian leaders over Ukraine wins backing from European institutions
Read full article: A special tribunal to prosecute Russian leaders over Ukraine wins backing from European institutionsA project to establish a court to prosecute the Russian leaders who orchestrated the invasion of Ukraine has taken a major step forward, with an announcement from a group of international organizations, including the European Union and the Council of Europe, working together with Ukraine.
Ukraine wants partner countries to join in postwar development worth billions
Read full article: Ukraine wants partner countries to join in postwar development worth billionsUkraine's foreign minister says his country wants to collaborate with partner countries on postwar projects worth billions of dollars not just in mining rare earth elements, but also in energy and construction sectors.
A Russia-like crackdown has jailed dozens in Georgia, with human rights groups sounding the alarm
Read full article: A Russia-like crackdown has jailed dozens in Georgia, with human rights groups sounding the alarmOver 40 Georgians have been jailed on criminal charges stemming from anti-government protests that have roiled the South Caucasus nation for weeks.
Middle East latest: Hostages freed from Gaza rarely saw sunlight, families say
Read full article: Middle East latest: Hostages freed from Gaza rarely saw sunlight, families sayThe families of hostages freed from Gaza over the weekend described difficult conditions — including rarely seeing the sun — during their captivity.
Trump says he and Putin could do something 'significant' toward ending Russia's war in Ukraine
Read full article: Trump says he and Putin could do something 'significant' toward ending Russia's war in UkrainePresident Donald Trump says his administration has already had “very serious” discussions with Russia about its war in Ukraine and that he and Russian President Vladimir Putin could soon take “significant” action toward ending the grinding conflict.
Lithuanian president backs Trump’s NATO defense spending goal amid ongoing Russian threat
Read full article: Lithuanian president backs Trump’s NATO defense spending goal amid ongoing Russian threatLithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda says that any peace settlement in Ukraine must involve Kyiv and come with more defense spending by regional countries to deter future Russian aggression.
International Criminal Court has Putin, Netanyahu in its sights, yet its courtrooms are empty
Read full article: International Criminal Court has Putin, Netanyahu in its sights, yet its courtrooms are emptyThe International Criminal Court has found itself without a single trial ahead for the first time in years.
'Doomsday Clock' moves closer to midnight amid threats of climate change, nuclear war, pandemics, AI
Read full article: 'Doomsday Clock' moves closer to midnight amid threats of climate change, nuclear war, pandemics, AIA science-oriented advocacy group says the Earth is moving closer to destruction.