Russia Proposes Deal to France in Case of Jailed Academic Vinatier
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Russia says it has made a proposal to France regarding the case of jailed French researcher Laurent Vinatier, stating that "the ball is...
Bangladesh Opposition Leader Returns from Exile Ahead of Election
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Tarique Rahman, the acting chairman of Bangladesh’s main opposition party, returned from nearly 17 years of exile in London, greeted by massive crowds...
Musk’s Worst Nightmare? Chinese Rocket Firm Gunning for SpaceX Crown
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Chinese rocket developer LandSpace plans to successfully recover a reusable booster by mid-2026, with a company executive outlining the Beijing-based firm's ambition to...
Israel Accuses Hamas of Violating Gaza Ceasefire, Vows Response
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Israel has accused Hamas of violating the Gaza ceasefire after an Israeli officer was wounded by an explosive device in Rafah, vowing to...
War-Weariness in Polls: Russia’s Public Looks for an Exit
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A majority of Russians expect the war in Ukraine to end in 2026, according to a new poll by the state-run VTsIOM, in...
Iraqi Official Says Iranian Gas Expected Back Within Days
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Iraq's halted gas supplies from Iran are expected to resume within a week, an electricity ministry engineer told Reuters, offering temporary relief from...
U.S. Visa Bans on EU Officials Ignite a Transatlantic Free Speech War
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The European Union, France, and Germany have condemned the U.S. imposition of visa bans on five European citizens, including former EU Commissioner Thierry...
How Israel Is Buying Its Military Freedom
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has announced a massive 350-billion-shekel ($110 billion) investment to develop an independent domestic arms industry over the next...
Turkey, Hamas Discuss Moving Gaza Ceasefire to Next Phase
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Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan met with Hamas political leadership in Ankara to discuss advancing the Gaza ceasefire into its second phase, as...
U.S. Commits $1.4B in New Health Pacts with Four African Countries
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The United States has signed four new global health agreements with Madagascar, Sierra Leone, Botswana, and Ethiopia, totaling nearly $2.3 billion in funding,...