A Re-established West Bank Settlement Symbolizes Hardened Israeli Views
For an Israeli settlement that has become such a resounding symbol of religious and right-wing politics in the West Bank, Homesh is
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Ukraine is facing ‘indescribable aggression’
King Charles III issued a statement in support of Ukraine to mark the second anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion, saying Ukraine is
Germany’s metal industry union calls for dialogue on Tesla expansion
Germany’s metals industry trade union IG Metall said it supports the planned factory expansion of electric car manufacturer Tesla near Berlin and
Want to Play in the Asian Champions League? It Will Cost You.
At least nobody can accuse Asia’s soccer authorities of failing to sweat the small stuff. It would be easy to overlook the
Damaged Russian steel plant ‘directly involved’ in weapons production
The Russian steel plant damaged by a possible drone attack on Feb. 24 is “a military enterprise” that contributes directly to Moscow’s
U.S. and British Warplanes Again Strike Houthi-Linked Targets in Yemen
The United States and Britain carried out another round of large-scale military strikes Saturday against multiple sites in Yemen controlled by Houthi
South Africa’s ANC pitches for votes as majority threatened
South Africa’s governing African National Congress (ANC) has launched its manifesto for the May elections, in which some polls suggest its share
Biden Caught in a Political Bind Over Israel Policy
The Biden administration’s reversal of Trump-era policy on settlements in the occupied West Bank reflects not just its rising frustration with Israel,
Thousands in Israel rally for hostage deal and against Netanyahu
Thousands of people demonstrated in several Israeli cities on Saturday evening for the release of hostages held by the militant Palestinian organization
Ukraine Marks 2nd Anniversary of Russian Invasion, Determined Despite Setbacks
In solemn ceremonies and small vigils, state visits, stirring speeches and statements of solidarity, Ukraine and its allies marked the dawn of
Zelensky signs security agreements with Italy and Canada
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky signed separate security deals with the prime ministers of Italy and Canada on Saturday, as a group of
Fire in Valencia, Spain, Leaves Residents Homeless After Panicked Escapes
Vladimir Likhvan fled Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, hoping to find safety in Europe, only to watch helplessly as his new home was
UK Conservatives suspend a lawmaker after he accused London’s mayor of being controlled by Islamists
LONDON (AP) — The U.K.’s governing Conservative Party has suspended ties with one if its lawmakers after he accused London Mayor Sadiq
Zelensky marks war anniversary with tribute to Ukrainians’ courage
President Volodymyr Zelensky has marked the second anniversary of the start of the Russian invasion of Ukrainewith a commemoration of the victims
New LNG terminal ship reaches site off German island
A new floating terminal to provide Germany with liquefied natural gas (LNG) has reached its operational base, as Europe’s largest economy continues
Few Good Solutions as Home Affordability Plummets
Charles St-Arnaud, the chief economist at Alberta Central, the central bank for the province’s credit unions, started out his inquiry with a
Pope Francis cancels audience because of a mild flu, Vatican says
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis has canceled an audience scheduled for Saturday as a precaution after suffering a mild flu, the
The Battle for Keir Starmer’s Ear as Labour Homes In on UK Power
(Bloomberg) — As Keir Starmer closes in on the reins of UK power, tensions behind the scenes in his opposition Labour Party
Ukraine claims it shot down a key A-50 Russian spy plane — again
Ukraine’s air force said it has shot down another Russian A-50 spy plane. The A-50, a crucial aircraft for Russia, detects incoming
Russia attacks 5 communities in Sumy Oblast
Russian forces launched 28 attacks on Ukraine’s northeastern Sumy Oblast on Feb. 23 targeting five communities, the regional administration reported. The Ukrianian
Inside the Hospitals Treating Brain Injuries in Ukraine
Mykhaylo Bielov, 31, a soldier with Ukraine’s national guard, was defending the eastern city of Bakhmut on Dec. 31, 2022, when a
721 members of India’s Karbi community walk on stilts for world record
Feb. 23 (UPI) — Members of the Karbi community in India broke a Guinness World Record when they formed a line of
Ukraine claims it downed another Russian early warning and control plane in a major blow to Moscow
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukrainian forces downed a Russian early warning and control aircraft Friday, the air force chief said, a major
Russian Authorities Threaten to Bury Navalny on Prison Grounds, Aides Say
Russian authorities have warned Aleksei A. Navalny’s mother that if she doesn’t agree to a secret funeral, the late opposition campaigner will
Italy Sounds Out Ukrainian, Indian Investors to Rescue Steel Plant
(Bloomberg) — Giorgia Meloni’s government is in preliminary talks with domestic, Ukrainian and Indian investors for a potential bid to rescue Italy’s
EU plans to unlock €137 billion for Poland
The European Union is to release €137 billion of withheld funds from Poland due to rule of law concerns, European Commission President
Israel-Hamas War Live Updates: Netanyahu Pushes for Indefinite Military Control Over Gaza
An Israeli delegation arrived in Paris on Friday for talks with senior officials from Egypt, Qatar and the United States, the latest
Gloom settles in over Germany’s economy as businesses remain downbeat about coming months
FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Germany’s businesses remain mired in pessimism, a key survey showed Friday, as Europe’s largest economy struggles with shortages
Fire in High-Rise Apartment Complex Kills at Least 4 in Valencia, Spain
The leader of the regional government in Valencia, Spain, announced a three-day period of mourning on Friday after a fire in a
Russian attacks in Donetsk, Kherson oblasts kill 2, injure 21
Russian attacks against Ukraine’s Kherson and Donetsk oblasts killed two people and injured another 21 over the past day, regional authorities reported
Can Gabriel Attal Win Over France?
Gabriel Attal, 34, is a new kind of French prime minister, more inclined to Diet Coke than a good Burgundy, at home
Japan’s Emperor Naruhito mourns the deadly Noto quake in a solemn birthday speech
TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s Emperor Naruhito made his first speech to the nation since a deadly earthquake hit the north-central region of
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Japanese Producer of Anime Hits ‘Suzume,’ ‘Your Name’ Arrested on Child Pornography Charges
A producer involved in some of Japan’s highest-grossing anime blockbusters was arrested in Tokyo this week on suspicion of creating child pornography.
Mexico’s President Faces Inquiry for Disclosing Phone Number of Times Journalist
Mexico’s freedom of information institute, a government agency, said Thursday that it would start an investigation into the president’s disclosure on national
4 injured in Russia’s attack on Dnipro
At least four people were injured in Dnipro as Russia targeted the city with Shahed drones overnight on Feb. 23, Dnipropetrovsk Oblast
Russian hackers attack Ukrainian media outlets
Several Ukrainian media outlets were attacked by Russian hackers this week, posting misinformation about the ongoing war between the two countries. Ukrainska
Walled site grows at Egypt border near Gaza
Egypt has built more than 3km of wall in the past week in addition to further clearance of a large area next
U.S. Campaign to Isolate Russia Shows Limits After 2 Years of War
The Biden administration and European allies call President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia a tyrant and a war criminal. But he enjoys
Polish lawmakers OK morning-after pill for ages 15 and over in a first step to ease reproductive law
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Poland’s lawmakers voted on Thursday to approve over-the-counter access to the morning-after pill for ages 15 and above