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US envoy warns Hungary that close ties with China 'come with strings attached'
BUDAPEST - The U.S. envoy to Budapest sharply criticised the Hungarian government on Tuesday for close political and business relations...
Jun 12, 20242 min read
US will announce new Russian sanctions and export controls at G7 summit, White House says
The U.S. will announce new sanctions and export controls against Russia during the G7 summit in southern Italy later this week, White...
Jun 12, 20241 min read
What's on the agenda at Italy's G7 summit?
ROME - Italy hosts the annual summit of leaders from the Group of Seven (G7) major democracies on June 13-15. Here are key facts and...
Jun 12, 20243 min read
Hamstrung at home, G7 leaders struggle to resolve global woes By Crispian Balmer
ROME -Group of Seven (G7) leaders will fly to southern Italy this week for their annual summit in downbeat mood, confronting myriad woes...
Jun 12, 20243 min read
Russia begins second stage of tactical nuclear weapon drills with Belarus
MOSCOW -Russia said on Tuesday its troops had started the second stage of drills to practise the deployment of tactical nuclear weapons...
Jun 12, 20243 min read
US clears way for Ukrainian military unit to use American weapons
WASHINGTON - A U.S. review found no evidence of human rights violations by Ukraine's Azov Brigade, paving the way for it to use American...
Jun 12, 20242 min read
Russian hybrid operations very concerning, say Romania, Poland and Latvia
Russia's malign hybrid activities in NATO countries are a source of deep concern, the presidents of Romania, Poland and Latvia said on...
Jun 12, 20242 min read
Finland sees first NATO deployment as its jets join mission in Romania
CONSTANTA, Romania - Finland on Tuesday made its first deployment for NATO since joining the alliance in April 2023, sending seven F-18...
Jun 12, 20241 min read
Multibillion-euro court battle over stranded Russian jets begins in Dublin
DUBLIN - Some of the world's largest aircraft lessors faced off against their insurers in a Dublin courtroom on Tuesday at the start of...
Jun 12, 20242 min read
Ukraine seeks help to shield and rebuild shattered cities
BERLIN -Ukraine and its allies drummed up support to protect Ukrainian cities from Russian missiles at a conference in Berlin on Tuesday...
Jun 12, 20243 min read
Analysis-Infighting over budget imperils Germany’s defence upgrade
BERLIN - Budget infighting within Germany's governing coalition is jeopardising its plan to meet defence commitments to Western allies...
Jun 11, 20244 min read
In call with Putin, Brazil's Lula defends proposal for peace talks
SAO PAULO - Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva defended his proposal for peace talks involving both Russia and Ukraine in...
Jun 11, 20241 min read
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