UK sends troops to Cyprus, anticipating mass Lebanon evacuation
Starmer said he was very concerned that the region was spiralling out of control
LONDON - Britain is moving troops to Cyprus to help its...
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Calls for Service-Oriented Leadership to Propel Ethiopia’s Growth
Addis Ababa - President of the ruling Prosperity Party, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed urged the leaders to adopt more effective, service-driven leadership to foster Ethiopia's prosperity.
Abiy made the...
FM Wang says China pledges ‘support’ for Iran
BEIJING - China’s top diplomat Wang Yi pledged to support Iran in safeguarding its security against “external forces” in a meeting with the country’s new president in New York, Beijing’s foreign...
US missile system will remain in the Philippines despite China’s alarm
The launcher can fire cruise missiles up to 1,800 kilometers, which places China within its target range, one of the two officials said
MANILA -...
Pope offers refuge to Myanmar’s jailed Suu Kyi
VATICAN CITY - Pope Francis has offered to give refuge on Vatican territory to Myanmar's detained former leader Aung San Suu Kyi, Italian media said on Tuesday."I asked for the release...
Sri Lanka’s new leader says no magic solution to crisis
Addressing concerns about the JVP’s historical anti-West and anti-India stance, Dissanayaka said he wanted international support to rebuild the economy
COLOMBO - Sri Lanka’s...
India Prime Minister’s U.S. visit brings him to New York and celebration of cultural...
UNIONDALE, N.Y. — Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, continuing a multiday U.S. visit, addressed a cultural celebration on Long Island Sunday, where he praised the United States’ return of nearly 300 antiquities to...
Zelensky seeks ‘truly just peace’ for Ukraine during US visit
Zelensky to present ‘victory plan’ to Biden, Harris and other partners. He hopes to also meet Trump, who criticizes US aid to Ukraine
He will speak at...
Marxist leader Dissanayaka set to become Sri Lanka’s next president
Ongoing count shows Anura Kumara Dissanayaka on 52 percent of over a million votes counted
Opposition leader Sajith Premadasa was second at 22%, ahead of President Ranil...
Quad leaders push cooperation on maritime security with China in mind
The leaders of Australia, India, Japan and the United States agreed Saturday to expand cooperation on maritime security, such as through improving the interoperability of their countries' coast guards, in the face...