United States re-establishes embassy in Seychelles after 27 years
1/2 United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Thursday announced the United States was re-opening its embassy in Seychelles. File Photo by Jemal Countess/UPI…
Sudan’s warring sides hit with U.S. punitive measures
The Biden administration Thursday announced sanctions targeting both sides of Sudan's recently erupted conflict, affecting their ability to make war. File Photo by Sudanese Armed…
The struggle to control AI – POLITICO
Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. LULEÅ, Sweden — Top European and American officials gathered in Sweden for tech and…
NATO to send more troops to Kosovo after 30 peacekeepers injured
1/4 Ethnic Serbs sit on the street Monday opposite NATO-led international peacekeeping Kosovo Force (KFOR) in front of a municipal building in Zvecan, Kosovo. NATO…
Specter of China looms over EU-US summit – POLITICO
Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. LULEÅ, Sweden — When senior European and American officials descend on this small, industrial Scandinavian city Tuesday, there’s…
Blinken to discuss NATO membership for Sweden Monday
The State Department said that Blinken will be in Lulea, Sweden, from Monday to Wednesday, for the fourth meeting of the U.S.-EU Trade and Technology…
Biden announces additional $375 million support package for Ukraine
1/5 President Joe Biden said the United States will provide additional defensive support for Ukraine, pledging $375 million in ammunition and equipment during a meeting…
U.S., Turkey sanction 2 al-Qaida-linked facilitators
The Treasury, under Secretary Janet Yellen, on Tuesday sanctioned two men accused of being facilitators for al-Qaida-linked terrorist groups in a joint action with Turkey.…
U.S. bars entry to Sri Lankan governor over gross human rights violations
The United States on Wednesday designated North Western Province Gov. Wasantha Karannagoda over human rights violations he is accused of committing during his time as…
Warring factions agree to three-day ceasefire in Sudan
1/7 Warring military factions in Sudan have agreed to a three-day ceasefire effective midnight local time Monday, following ongoing fighting since April 15 between the…
U.S. Defense Department prepares for possible Sudan embassy evacuation
1/3 Sudanese people loyal to the national army attend a Thursday demonstration to support the army chief Gen. Abdel Fattah al-Burhan of the Sudan Armed…
U.S. hits 3 Nicaraguan judges with sanctions for stifling political opposition
The United States on Wednesday announced further sanctions targeting the regime of Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega over his government's actions to punish political opponents. File…
Sudan paramilitary claims control of presidential palace in apparent coup
Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, vice president of the Sudan Sovereign Council and leader of the Rapid Support Force paramilitary group, is pictured on August 4, 2019.…
U.S. declares Evan Gershkovich was ‘wrongly detained’ by Russia
The U.S. State Department said Monday that Evan Gershkovich, a reporter for The Wall Street Journal, was wrongly detained by Russia. Photo courtesy of Evan…
Why China wants Macron to drive a wedge between Europe and America – POLITICO
Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. Chinese leader Xi Jinping had one overriding message for his visiting French counterpart Emmanuel…
Finland is now officially a NATO member – POLITICO
BRUSSELS — Finland formally joined the North Atlantic Treaty Organization on Tuesday, becoming its 31st member on the same day as NATO’s 74th anniversary. The…
Biden to mark Good Friday peace deal in 5-day Irish trip – POLITICO
Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. DUBLIN — U.S. President Joe Biden will pay a five-day visit to both parts…
Xi Jinping, Vladimir Putin discuss Ukraine, denounce ‘bloc confrontation’
1/3 Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin discussed a peace plan for the war in Ukraine as they met in Moscow Tuesday.…
Zelenskyy plays the long game with Xi Jinping – POLITICO
Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. KYIV — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is happy to unleash withering criticism against countries including…
American aid worker held hostage in West Africa for 6-plus years finally released by captors
1/2 U.S. aid worker Jeff Woodke, who was abducted in October of 2016 from his home in Abalak, Niger, by jihadists, was released outside of…