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NATO Washington summit: Who are the leaders to watch?
Leaders of NATO's 32 member countries meet this week in Washington for a summit of the transatlantic security alliance, with further...
Jul 9, 20243 min read


Exclusive-Japan must strengthen NATO ties to safeguard global peace, PM says
TOKYO - Russia's deepening military cooperation with North Korea has underlined the need for Japan to forge closer ties with NATO as...
Jul 9, 20243 min read


Biden NATO summit a chance to show voters, allies he can still lead
WASHINGTON - U.S. President Joe Biden welcomes the heads of NATO member states to Washington on Tuesday for an annual summit that gives...
Jul 9, 20243 min read


Explainer-How the NATO summit in Washington will affect Ukraine membership and military aid
WASHINGTON -Leaders of NATO's 32 member countries meet this week in Washington for a summit of the transatlantic security alliance, with...
Jul 9, 20243 min read


Exclusive-NATO will need 35-50 extra brigades under new defence plans, source says
WASHINGTON - NATO will need between 35 and 50 extra brigades to fully realise its new plans to defend against an attack from Russia, a...
Jul 8, 20243 min read


NATO allies at summit to unveil Ukraine 'bridge to membership'
WASHINGTON - NATO allies at their summit in Washington next week will unveil a "bridge to membership" plan for Ukraine and announce steps...
Jul 6, 20241 min read


Spain to crack down on holiday rentals to address housing crisis
MADRID - Spain's government announced a crackdown on Wednesday on short-term and seasonal holiday lettings amid rising anger from locals...
Jul 4, 20242 min read


Spain's top court upholds arrest warrants for Catalan separatists despite amnesty
BARCELONA/MADRID - Spain's Supreme Court on Monday upheld arrest warrants for Catalonia's former leader and others charged with...
Jul 2, 20242 min read


Soccer-Spain will win Euro 2024, says Mamardashvili as proud Georgia head home
COLOGNE, Germany - A 4-1 loss to Spain ended Georgia's maiden participation in a major finals at the last-16 stage, and goalkeeper Giorgi...
Jul 1, 20242 min read


Global reaction to armed forces mobilizing in Bolivia
LA PAZ -Bolivian armed forces took over the central square in La Paz on Wednesday and an armored vehicle rammed the entrance to the...
Jun 27, 20243 min read


S.Africa says cases against EU citrus measures progressing at WTO
South Africa expects the World Trade Organisation to set up adjudication panels in July to examine its two cases against the European...
Jun 27, 20242 min read


Factbox-Why is Julian Assange flying to the remote Pacific island of Saipan?
SYDNEY -Better known for its sandy beaches and Second World War wrecks, the tropical Pacific island of Saipan will soon host the final...
Jun 26, 20242 min read
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