Putin tells WWII event West is waging a ‘real war’ on Russia
President Vladimir Putin declared Tuesday that the West has unleashed “a real war” against Russia, reprising a familiar refrain at…
Ukraine denies Russian claim Kyiv sent drones to hit Kremlin
KYIV, Ukraine — Russia claimed it foiled an attack by Ukrainian drones on the Kremlin early Wednesday, calling it an…
Hutong Cat | What’s in a name? Geopolitical power
In July 2017, Indonesia made a diplomatic move that could have made China proud in some part of the multiverse:…
UK hires Kroll economist Greene as Bank of England rate-setter
LONDON, April 11 (Reuters) – The Bank of England will soon add Megan Greene, global chief economist of risk management…
Once everywhere, Saddam’s image scrubbed from Baghdad
BAGHDAD — Of his countless stories of his life as a hairdresser in Iraq, the one Qaiss al-Sharaa most enjoys…
Charles wins hearts in Germany as soft power pays off
BERLIN — BERLIN (AP) — King Charles III won plenty of hearts during his three-day visit to Germany, his first…
Deputy attorney general warns against using TikTok, citing data privacy
Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco on Thursday warned against using TikTok, citing data security issues raised about the China-owned app.…
Sturgeon’s exit leaves Scottish independence path unclear
LONDON — Scotland’s independence movement needs a new leader — and a new plan. With the resignation of First Minister…
UN nuclear chief underscores importance of Iran talks
LONDON — The head of the United Nations nuclear watchdog on Tuesday underscored the urgency of resuscitating diplomatic efforts to…
A Labour government would ‘fix the bad Tory Brexit deal’, says David Lammy
Labour will seek to “fix the Tories’ bad Brexit deal” if voted into power at the next election, the shadow…
Russia claims progress in eastern Ukraine; Kyiv craves tanks
KYIV, Ukraine — Russia claimed Friday to have captured a village in eastern Ukraine as part of its intense, monthslong…
Analysis: Turkey and its markets head for election crossroads
ISTANBUL/LONDON Jan 18 – Turks beset for years by soaring inflation and currency crashes will soon decide whether to forge…