What to know about Ireland’s election as the country votes for a new president
Voters in Ireland went to the polls Friday to elect one of two women as their new president for the next seven years, a largely ceremonial role
Rubio tours US-led center in Israel overseeing the ceasefire in Gaza
KIRYAT GAT, Israel — U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Friday toured a U.S.-led center in Israel overseeing the Gaza ceasefire, as the Trump administration worked to set up an...
Erdogan says US, others must press Israel to abide by Gaza ceasefire
NATO member Turkiye, one of the most vocal critics of Israel’s attacks on Gaza, has joined the ceasefire negotiations as a mediator after largely indirect involvement
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Rapid early spread of bird flu in Europe raises fears of fresh crisis
The spread of highly pathogenic avian influenza, commonly called bird flu, is a concern for governments and the poultry industry due to the devastation it can cause to flocks, the...
Those advising Trump to slap sanctions on Russian oil work against US — Putin
"If our oil and petroleum products volumes slump on the world market, it will lead to a spike in the price of oil and petroleum products, including at the gas stations, and...
Zelensky hails ‘strong’ message’ of US sanctions on Russia
Trump slapped sanctions on Russia’s two largest oil companies Rosneft and Lukoil on Wednesday, complaining that his talks with Vladimir Putin to end the Ukraine war “don’t go anywhere”
Headed for Israel, Rubio says Knesset’s vote to annex threatens Trump’s Gaza plan
Top US diplomat says endorsement of West Bank sovereignty ‘might be counterproductive,’ US president has ‘made clear’ annexation ‘not something we’d be supportive of right now
Dutch general election focuses on migration and housing crisis as Wilders seeks another win
Wilders’ party leads polls as the voting day nears, but even if he manages to win again, he is unlikely to manage to piece together a coalition, because many other...
Trump heads to Asia aiming to make deals with Xi
US President Donald Trump is set to embark on a major trip to Asia this week with all eyes on an expected meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping that has...
California man agrees to plead guilty to acting as Beijing’s agent
A California man has agreed to plead guilty to acting as an illegal agent for the Chinese government in Southern California while working as a campaign advisor for a local politician.